Mobile photo contests

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

Mobile photography contests accept pictures made with a smartphone, often with categories for editing apps and series. They reward seeing over equipment.

3 open contests

What juries look for in mobile photography

  • Composition and timing that do not rely on gear.
  • Editing that stays within the stated rules.
  • Ideas that use the phone's discretion and immediacy.

How to prepare your entry

Keep the original file from the phone. Organizers may ask for it to confirm the device and the edit.

Before you pay a fee

Brand run mobile contests sometimes collect wide licences. Read the terms before entering through an app or a hashtag.

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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Questions photographers ask

What are mobile photography contests?

Mobile photography contests accept pictures made with a smartphone, often with categories for editing apps and series. They reward seeing over equipment.

What do judges look for in mobile photography?

Composition and timing that do not rely on gear. Editing that stays within the stated rules. Ideas that use the phone's discretion and immediacy.

Which mobile contests are free to enter?

Use the "Free" filter on this page. Free mobile 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.