All About Photo Awards 2026

The All About Photo Awards 2026 is an international photography competition open to professional and amateur photographers age 18 and older. This prestigious contest offers photographers the rare opportunity to have their work reviewed by Steve McCurry, one of the most iconic voices in contemporary photography for over forty years. The competition is open to all genres and subject matter, welcoming all types of photography from digital to analog to alternative processes. Winners receive significant cash prizes ranging from $250 to $2,500, with the first-place winner receiving the title of All About Photo Photographer of the Year 2026. All winners gain international exposure through permanent portfolio exhibition on All About Photo, exclusive interviews, publication in AAP Magazine Special Edition, and promotion across social media channels reaching thousands of artists and industry experts. The competition provides extensive benefits including worldwide press coverage in major publications such as The Times UK, National Geographic, The Guardian, and The Washington Post. Winners are showcased to a large social media community and connect with industry insiders, art collectors, and potential buyers. Up to 50 photographers will be recognized, with the top five receiving cash prizes and all winners featured in the online Winners Gallery and printed magazine. Photographers can submit up to 57 images, which will be judged individually rather than as a unified portfolio. The competition emphasizes original work and offers participants the opportunity for career advancement through international visibility and connection with photography professionals worldwide.