Travel photo contests

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

Travel photography contests celebrate places, cultures and journeys. The best entries go beyond the postcard to show encounters, everyday life and a sense of being there.

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What juries look for in travel photography

  • Respectful pictures of people and cultures.
  • A sense of place that could not be anywhere else.
  • Captions that add knowledge, not clichés.

How to prepare your entry

Note names and places as you shoot. Accurate captions make a travel picture credible and help you meet release requirements later.

Before you pay a fee

Tourism board contests can ask for wide usage rights in exchange for the prize. Make sure the prize is worth what you give.

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 travel photography contests?

Travel photography contests celebrate places, cultures and journeys. The best entries go beyond the postcard to show encounters, everyday life and a sense of being there.

What do judges look for in travel photography?

Respectful pictures of people and cultures. A sense of place that could not be anywhere else. Captions that add knowledge, not clichés.

Which travel contests are free to enter?

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