About the Call Full Details
The New York Photography Awards program honors, recognizes, and promotes outstanding photographers worldwide, who share their vision with the world, through the lenses that portray the beauty of immutable reality, along with the dichotomy of Big Apple’s panorama.
Categories:
The New York Photography Awards Categories are divided into 13 award categories: New York Advertising Photography, Architecture Photography, Commercial Photography, Editorial Photography, Fashion Photography, Film, Photography, Fine Art Photography, Minimalist Photography, Nature Photography, People Photography, Black & White Photography, and other special categories, such as Event Photography, Mobile Photography, Film Photography, etc.
Eligibility:
The New York Photography Awards welcomes all photographers over the age of 18, from anywhere around the globe, to join the expansive community. Whether you’re a professional, an amateur, or a student, this platform celebrates your passion for photography.
This competition is open to all forms of photography, no matter professional, personal, published or unpublished, created after January 1, 2021.
Submission Requirement:
All entries must be submitted for judging exactly as published or implemented and may not be modified for the competition. The New York Photography Awards may request proof of initial production and / or publication date.
A written translation or adaptation must accompany non-English entries. The award reserves the right to re-categorize incorrectly classified entries. Judges reserve the right to withhold an award in a category if submissions do not meet their expectations.
Entry Brief:
We recommend each synopsis to be kept at approximately 350 words. Do utilize this section to elaborate on the piece as well as providing the jury with a better understanding of your subject. A written translation or adaptation must accompany non-English entries.
Image Submission:
The submissions should be saved in a flattened JPEG or JPG format. (keep them under 4MB, 1,200px wide is preferable, 300dpi, RGB).
Entry Fees
(Aug 6 - Sep 3, 2026) Early Bird - $25 (Single) / $35 (Series)
(Sep 4 - Oct 1, 2026) Regular - $25 / $40 (Series)
(Oct 2 - Oct 29, 2026) Final - $30 / $45 (Series)
(Oct 30 - Nov 25, 2026) Final Extension - $35 / $50 (Series)
The Prizes
There are FIVE (5) levels of achievement in the competition:
➡ New York Photographer of the Year
➡ New York Category Winners of the Year
➡ Gold (85-100 points)
➡ Silver (60-84 points)
➡ Honorable Mentions (50-69 points)
Prizes (TOTAL: $7,600):
➡ The New York Photographer of the Year (Professional Category) will receive $3,000 in cash prizes and a 2026 New York Statuette.
➡ The New York Photographer of the Year (Amateur Category) will receive $2,000 in cash prizes and a 2026 New York Statuette.
➡ The New York Category Winners of the Year (Professional and Amateur Categories) will receive $100 in cash prizes each.
➡ Dedicated Social Media Post
➡ Winner’s Interview
➡ Dedicated Winner’s Profile / Page
➡ Press Release Template
➡ Exclusive Physical & Digital Certificates
➡ Winner Badge
➡ Life-time marketing materials for use