Photography Contest

Smithsonian Magazine 20th Annual Photo Contest

Deadline |

CLOSED

Theme |

Several Categories

Territory |

Worldwide

Eligibility |

Open to photographers who are 18 years old or older.

Entry Fees |

FREE

Prizes |

Cash Prize

Host |

Smithsonian Magazine

Smithsonian Magazine is calling for entries to its 20th Annual Photo Contest, open to all photographers who are 18 years old or older. Award-winning photographs can range from a captivating portrait of a family member to a moon-drenched landscape to movement captured at just the right time. Smithsonian is looking for the best of the best. Eight prizes will be awarded in spring 2023, including a Grand Prize of $2,500, six category prizes of $500 each and a Reader's Choice award of $500.

About Photo Contests 2022

What best way to showcase your work than photo contests? Successful photographers from around the world are discovered by submitting their work to photography competitions. By taking part in these contests, you can either win cash prizes, equipment, or traveling exhibitions at renowned institutions. In any case, the best photography contests give you the opportunity to gain more exposure and to show your best work to a large audience.

For all these good reasons, we have decided to select the world’s best photography contests, competitions, and calls for entries of 2022. Some of them are free of charges, some other prestigious photography awards charge nominal fees to enter multiple photographs. But whatever you choose, it's worth a try!