Key facts
- Type
- Competition
- Deadline
- 11/30/2026
In short
The Anthology Photography Competition 2026 invites photographers worldwide to submit standalone images on the theme 'The World As You See It' for a chance to win a €500 cash prize and editorial coverage.
Anthology Photography Competition 2026
CompetitionAccepting applications nowApply by 11/30/2026123 days left
30 November 2026
Submission Deadline
€500
Cash Prize for Winner
Editorial Coverage
Publication Opportunity
The World As You See It
Competition Theme
International
Eligibility
Overview
The Anthology Photography Competition 2026 is an international competition open to photographers of all levels, celebrating outstanding standalone images. The competition aims to provide a platform for photographers to showcase their work through publication in Anthology magazine. Participants are invited to submit images that reflect the theme 'The World As You See It'. Submissions will be evaluated based on their quality, creativity, originality, and visual or emotional impact. The competition encourages a wide range of photography styles, including street photography, landscapes, natural world and wildlife, macro photography, lifestyle, object and still life, and architectural photography. Technically manipulated images such as abstract, panoramic, stitched, and composite photographs are also permitted, with creative interpretation of the brief receiving extra merit. Entries are welcomed from photographers of all nationalities and locations worldwide, with no limit on the number of submissions per person. All photographers retain the copyright to their submitted work. This competition offers an opportunity for photographers to gain recognition and have their work featured in a respected publication.
What to build
Participants must submit standalone photographs that interpret the theme 'The World As You See It'. Submissions can include various photography styles and technically manipulated images.
Prizes
Winner
Cash prize and editorial coverage in a future issue of Anthology magazine.
€500
Key dates
- Early Bird Entry Fee PeriodJanuary – April 2026
- Standard Entry Fee PeriodMay – November 2026
- Submission Deadline30 November 2026
Eligibility
The competition is open to photographers working at any level, of all nationalities, living anywhere in the world.
How to enter
- Pay the entry fee (Early Bird: €15 from January – April 2026; Standard: €18 from May – November 2026).
- Submit your photograph(s) on the theme 'The World As You See It' via the official website.
Judging criteria
- Quality
- Creativity
- Originality
- Visual/Emotional Impact
- Creative interpretation of the brief (extra merit)