Photo Contest

October 8, 2025

Finalists in This Coveted Photography Contest Includes an Entry From a 12-Year-Old

If the finalists of the 2025 AOP Open Awards are any indication, the future of photography is looking bright. This photo contest, organized by the Association of Photographers (AOP) and sponsored by Fujifilm UK, is unique in that it asks professional and amateur photographers to compete side by side. Since there is no particular theme, the images are a wonderful collection of creativity that spans all genres.

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October 3, 2025

2025 Spotlight Awards Highlight Incredible Talent in Commercial Photography

The landscape of commercial photography is vast. Whether shooting elegant fashion spreads or finding creative ways to photograph a car, commercial photographers help shape the way we see the world. To honor their creative contributions, the 2025 Spotlight Awards recognized 15 photographers across a wide variety of categories. Photographer Todd Antony won the Grand Prize, as well as the Sport category, for his fascinating look at Central Asia’s historic sport, buzkashi.

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September 24, 2025

Colorful “Ladybugs of the Sea” Win 2025 Ocean Photographer of the Year Contest

A colorful macro photo of two tiny “ladybugs of the sea” won Bali-based photographer Yury Ivanov the title of Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025. The contest, organized by Oceanographic Magazine and Blancpain, is always a delightful way to view different perspectives on the sea, and Ivanov’s win exemplifies how much there is to see. The image, which was taken at a dive site in Bali, won out over 15,000 other entries.

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September 18, 2025

2025 Minimalist Photography Awards Celebrate the Beauty of Simplicity

The Minimalist Photography Awards once again reminds us of the beauty of simplicity. With the announcement of its 2025 winners, the photo contest showcases creative thinking that transforms a minimalist scene into something exceptional. Thanks to these photographers, the public is given a new perspective on what may be considered mundane. With over 7,000 images submitted from photographers across more than 50 countries, the competition was fierce.

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