Architecture photo contests

Open architecture photography competitions, awards and calls for entry. Soonest deadline first, checked daily.

Architecture photography contests cover buildings, interiors and the built environment, from strict documentation to abstract details and the life around buildings.

3 open contests

What juries look for in architecture photography

  • Precise geometry and perspective control.
  • Light that explains space and material.
  • People and context used to show how a place is lived in.

How to prepare your entry

Credit the architect where you can. Juries and publishers appreciate it, and some awards require it.

Before you pay a fee

Interiors of private buildings may need the owner's permission for publication. Check before entering commissioned work.

Every listing on Photographers First shows the deadline in your time zone, the fee in your currency, the prize as stated by the organizer, and a direct link to the official rules. Pro members also get advanced filters by fee, prize and country, unlimited saved contests, and an entry tracker for deadlines and spending. See what Pro adds.

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What are architecture photography contests?

Architecture photography contests cover buildings, interiors and the built environment, from strict documentation to abstract details and the life around buildings.

What do judges look for in architecture photography?

Precise geometry and perspective control. Light that explains space and material. People and context used to show how a place is lived in.

Which architecture contests are free to enter?

Use the "Free" filter on this page. Free architecture calls are usually run by magazines, galleries, foundations and brands. Every listing shows the fee before you click through.

How do I avoid poor value contests?

Compare the entry fee to the prize and to the number of winners, check who judges, and read the rights clause before you pay. A fair contest only asks for a licence to promote the competition, never ownership of your images.