7 Photography Awards 2026

7 Photography Awards 2026 is an international photography competition for amateur and professional photographers from around the world. The first round is open to single images and coherent series in twenty categories.

Categories and entry

The competition includes portrait, landscape, street photography, fine art, documentary photography, nature and wildlife, black and white, architecture, daily life, editorial/press, drone, mobile photography, fashion, sports, conceptual and advertising photography.

According to the rules, entrants must be at least 18 years old. Submissions are made online: photographers create an account, choose a single photo or series, select the category, upload the images and complete payment.

Files and fees

Files must be supplied as JPEGs in sRGB or Adobe RGB, 8-bit, with 2000 pixels on the longest side. Watermarks, borders, logos and special characters in filenames are not allowed.

The official website lists a first-round fee of $15 for a single photo and $25 for a series. Additional categories receive a 25% discount. Submission-credit bundles are also available.

Prizes and deadline

The grand prize for Photographer of the Year is $1000. Category winners receive official online recognition and digital certificates. Winners and selected works may also be included in the annual awards book.

Deadline: the official homepage currently shows an early-bird countdown to 31 July 2026 at 23:59 UTC. Always check the current countdown and terms on the official website before entering.

Image: official 7 Photography Awards 2026 header image.