International Portrait Photography Competition 2026
By: Kuala Lumpur International PhotoawardsLast update:
Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- 16 - 58
Gender
- Both
Opportunity description
Participate in the leading International Portrait Photography Competition 2026. The competition is open to photographers worldwide, whether professional or amateur. It offers the chance to win cash prizes of up to €2,000 and to have your work showcased in a global exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, with opportunities for your work to appear in international festivals.
Benefits
- First Place: €2,000
- Second Place: €1,000
- Third Place: €500
- The top 40 photographs will be exhibited in print at a gallery in Kuala Lumpur in September 2026
Eligibility criteria
- Open to all photographers worldwide (professional or amateur).
- Applicants must be 16 years or older by February 1, 2026.
- Photographs taken in recent years (typically 2024–2026) are accepted according to the general rules.
- Fully AI-generated images are not allowed.