Photo Contest

October 17, 2025

Professional Photographer Association Announces Winners of 40th Annual Photo Contest

The 40th annual AOP Photography Awards have announced their winners. Recognizing professional ability, technical excellence, and talent, the awards are a place for photographers of all levels. This year, 10 category winners and four special award winners were singled out for their creative abilities. The awards are open to all AOP Accredited Photographer and Assisting Photographer members, who submit their best work in a wide range of subjects.

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October 13, 2025

Candid and Poetic Winners of the 2025 Pure Street Photography Awards

The power of street photography is spotlighted with a photo contest run by a female-led platform dedicated to authentic street photography. The Pure Street Photography Awards saw 1,160 submissions across 34 countries and five continents, with Germany’s Stefanie Waiblinger taking home the top prize. Her photo captures the joyous moment a woman threw her bridal bouquet, perfectly illustrating the idea of being in the right place at the right time.

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October 6, 2025

Wildlife Photography Contest Honors the Resilience of Nature

Every year, the German Society for Nature Photography (GDT) runs the Rewilding Europe Awards to spotlight stories of recovery and co-existence between species. These moving photos, often reminders of the damage humans have done, often offer a glimmer of hope for Earth’s future. This year, Spain’s Jon A. Juárez won the award for his fascinating photo of scientists attempting to revive Atlantic sturgeon across Europe.

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September 29, 2025

Exposure One Awards Celebrates Timeless Beauty of Black and White Photography

The Exposure One Awards celebrates the beauty of monochrome photography with the announcement of its winners. This premier black and white photography contest saw entries from 64 countries, with Mexican photographer Arturo Gómez Sierra earning the title of International Photographer of the Year. His photo Lux, in which light filters down to illuminate a cross, shows the simple beauty of working in black and white.

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