Global Photography Competition 2026 | Win £15,000 – Apply Now
By: National Portrait Gallery in LondonLast update:
Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldPhotography and Filmmaking
Job locationUnited Kingdom
Deadline2026-04-21
Opportunity description
The Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2026 is a prestigious event in the world of photography. Organized by the National Portrait Gallery in London, the competition aims to highlight and explore the potential of portrait photography from a modern perspective.
The prize encourages photographers from around the globe to present works that emphasize the personal identity of individuals through photography.
Program Details
- The competition is open to photographers from all over the world, aged 18 and over.
- All submitted photographs must be portraits.
- Photographs must have been taken after January 1, 2025.
- Each entry costs £22 per photograph.
- A maximum of 6 photographs can be submitted by each artist.
Available Fields / Departments
Open to the field of photography.
Benefits
- First prize: £15,000
- Second prize: £3,000
- Third prize: £2,000
Eligibility criteria
- Open to all photographers of all levels: professionals, amateurs, and students.
- The photographer must be the full owner of the original work.
- Each photographer can submit up to 6 photos to the competition.
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- The competition is open to all nationalities.