Saint-Etienne, Loire Jun 6, 2026 (Issuewire.com) - The Global Lens Photography Awards has opened its 2026 Call for Entries, inviting photographers around the world to submit work across a broad international awards program for contemporary photography.
The 2026 edition is open to photographers aged 18 and above, regardless of nationality, residency or professional standing. Entries are accepted across Advertising, Architecture, Black & White, Story & Culture, Fine Art, Minimalist, Nature, People and Special, with multiple subcategories created to reflect the range of current photographic practice.
Designed as an international platform for serious photographic recognition, Global Lens Photography Awards seeks work with visual strength, authorship and lasting presence. Photographers may enter single images or series, allowing both decisive individual photographs and more developed bodies of work to be considered.
Selected photographers receive official certificates, Annual Book publication, virtual exhibition placement, interview opportunities, website and social media visibility, and recognition across category and subcategory levels. The Photographer of the Year receives the competition's highest distinction, including a EUR 1,000 cash prize, commemorative trophy, dedicated Annual Book feature, published interview and prominent exhibition placement.
Entries are judged anonymously by an independent international panel and considered for photographic merit, including visual impact, technique, composition and storytelling.
Registration for the 2026 awards opened on June 1, 2026. The Early-Bird deadline is July 30, 2026, with the final deadline set for September 30, 2026. Winners are scheduled to be announced in mid-November 2026.
Submissions are now open through the official awards portal at globallensawards.com.
About Global Lens Photography Awards
The Global Lens Photography Awards is an international photography competition celebrating excellence in contemporary photography. Through awards, publication, exhibition, interviews and digital visibility, Global Lens Awards supports photographers whose work reflects vision, craft and lasting photographic value.
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