1. Exposure One International Nature Photography Contest 2026 with Over $4,000 in Prizes
Applicant criteria
- NationalityNo specific nationality required
- AgeNo specific age required
- GenderBoth
Opportunity criteria
- Opportunity FieldPhotography and Filmmaking , Others
- LocationRemotely
- Deadline2026-12-08
Opportunity description
As part of the international awards and competitions in photography, Exposure One Awards is now accepting entries for the Nature Photography Contest 2026, a global competition celebrating the beauty of nature through black-and-white photography. The competition offers photographers the opportunity to compete for more than USD 4,000 in cash prizes, along with international exposure and promotional opportunities for their work.
The competition accepts both individual photographs and photo series exploring the natural world from diverse perspectives, including wildlife, landscapes, oceans, underwater environments, patterns and forms, abstraction, and the relationship between humans and nature.
Photography Categories
The competition includes a variety of themes, such as:
Earth and Landscapes.
Wildlife and Animal Portraits.
Oceans.
Underwater Photography.
Light and Shadow.
Minimalism.
Patterns and Forms.
Natural Details and Textures.
Humans and Nature.
Other artistic interpretations of nature in black and white.
Awards
The total value of the cash prizes exceeds USD 4,000, with the main awards distributed as follows:
Professional Category:
First Place: USD 1,500.
Second Place: USD 750.
Third Place: USD 250.
Non-Professional Category:
First Place: USD 900.
Second Place: USD 400.
Third Place: USD 200.
Benefits
Benefits include:
Receiving the Exposure One Trophy for eligible winners.
International media coverage for winning works.
Featuring winning works in the online winners’ exhibition.
A profile in the Exposure One Artist Directory.
Published interviews with selected winners in Exposure One Magazine.
Customized materials, badges, and certificates for award-winning works.
Press materials to help winners promote their work and achievements.
Eligibility criteria
The competition is open to photographers aged 18 and above.
Both professional and non-professional photographers are eligible to participate.
Discounted entry fees are available for students.
Photographs taken with digital cameras, film cameras, or mobile phones are accepted.
Previously published, exhibited, or award-winning photographs may be submitted.
There is no limit to the number of photographs a participant may submit.
Photographs do not need to have been created within a specific time period.
AI-generated images are not accepted, and participants may be required to provide proof of ownership of the original files.
Entry Fees
Entry fees during the early registration period, available until November 11, 2026, are:
Professional – Single Image: USD 25.
Professional – Photo Series: USD 42.
Non-Professional – Single Image: USD 21.
Non-Professional – Photo Series: USD 34.
Student – Single Image: USD 12.
Student – Photo Series: USD 25.
Entry fees will change during the regular registration period after the early registration period ends.