International Photography Competition 2027 with a Prize of Up to £15,000
Applicant criteria
- NationalityNo specific nationality required
- AgeNo specific age required
- GenderBoth
Opportunity criteria
- Opportunity FieldPhotography and Filmmaking , Others
- Deadline2026-12-03
Opportunity description
The Natural History Museum in London has opened entries for the 63rd edition of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2027 competition, one of the world’s leading photography competitions dedicated to nature and wildlife.
The competition gives professional photographers, amateurs, and photography enthusiasts from around the world the opportunity to showcase their work to an international audience and compete for cash prizes of up to £15,000 for the overall title winner.
The competition includes a wide range of themes, such as animal behavior, urban wildlife, underwater photography, and environmental photojournalism.
The organizers have also introduced a new category titled Positive Action, which highlights successful nature conservation efforts and initiatives that promote hope for the future of the environment.
Benefits
A grand cash prize of up to £15,000 for the winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2027 title.
Opportunity to showcase selected photographs to millions of nature and photography enthusiasts worldwide.
Possibility for selected works to be featured in international media outlets.
Entries are judged by a panel of international photographers and experts.
The top 100 photographs will be selected from all submissions.
Winners will be recognized across 16 competition categories.
Free entry for photographers aged 26 or younger.
Photographers from 114 countries and territories are exempt from entry fees, including participants from several Arab countries.
Eligibility criteria
The competition is open to photographers from all countries and nationalities.
Both professional and amateur photographers may participate.
No specific level of professional experience is required.
Participants may enter the categories appropriate to their age and type of photograph.
Submitted images must be related to nature or wildlife and comply with the competition’s technical and ethical rules.
Adult participants may submit up to 25 photographs.
Participants aged 17 or younger may submit up to 10 photographs.
Photo Submission Requirements
Photographs must be original and taken using photographic equipment, including smartphones.
Images must have been taken on or after November 1, 2021.
AI-generated images, or images containing AI-generated elements, are not permitted.
Participants must respect wildlife and must not harm or disturb animals while taking photographs.
Attracting animals using food, scents, or sounds for the purpose of photography is prohibited.
Photographs of pets, farm animals, and cultivated plants are not accepted.
It is preferable to submit photographs that have not previously won awards in other international competitions.
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