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Photographer of the Year Contest
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About the
Global Community:
10k+
Photographers
$107,000
Total Prize Money Awarded
125+
Countries
Awards & Benefits
Winners of the Exposure One Awards enjoy more than prizes; honorees will be actively promoted and celebrated throughout the year and beyond.
Prizes are designed to meet your needs as a photographer, wherever they are in their careers.
Photographer of the Year Contest
Earn Photographer of the Year or Discovery of the Year honors in your category.
Category winners advance
to compete for the overall titles.
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Photographer of the Year
PROFESSIONAL
2026
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Discovery of the Year
NON-PROFESSIONAL
2026
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International Photographer of the Year
PROFESSIONAL
2026
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International Discovery of the Year
NON-PROFESSIONAL
2026
Contest Judges
Our international panel of judges represents today’s topmost tier of influence and distinction within our photography community.
Judges include world-renowned photographers, curators, directors, and industry professionals who were chosen based on their respected positions within the global photography world.
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Testimonials
Winner Coverage
We're thrilled to have helped the winners of our contests receive the attention their work deserves in global media placements.
The Exposure One Trophy
At the Exposure One Awards, a custom metal trophy is reserved for contest and category winners. This trophy celebrates extraordinary black and white photography, and is personalized with the winner's name and honor awarded.
*Winner's titles and award distribution may vary depending on the contest.
Contest Categories
Wildlife
Fine Art
Landscapes
Nature
Street
People
Portrait
Minimalism
Architecture
Travel
Abstract
Conceptual
Photojournalism
Nude
Domestic Animals
Event
Film/Analog
Still Life
Aerial
Fashion & Beauty
People's Vote Awards
Worldwide Exposure for All Nominated Images
All jury-nominated entries will automatically qualify for the People's Vote Awards, where the public votes for their favorite image in each category.
Entry Info & Pricing
2026 Photographer of the Year Contest
Contest Closed
View the 2026 Winner’s Gallery or subscribe to be the first to hear when the Photographer of the Year Contest relaunches, as well as to receive news and updates about other contests.
TO THOSE CREATING EXCEPTIONAL MONOCHROME IMAGES THAT CONTINUE TO EXPLORE AND AMPLIFY BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY: WE WANT TO SEE YOUR WORK.
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