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color portrait photo of Inle Lake fishermen, Burma, by Barry Crosthwaite
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2025 Open Call AWARD

Win $2700 Cash Awards & International Exposure

Your choice: street, travel, fine art, landscape, documentary, portrait, and more. In October, we invite photographers of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences to unleash their creativity and share their best images!⁠

 

  • Win $2700 in Cash Prizes
  • International Exhibition
  • +930k Instagram Feature
  • Free Online Portfolio
© Olesia Kim

Interview • Photography

Carol Körting

Carol Körting, longtime Photo Editor of Leica Fotografie International (LFI), has spent over a decade shaping contemporary visual storytelling. Ahead of our Open Call Award, where she will serve as judge, we spoke with her about her career, what makes an image iconic, and her advice for emerging photographers.

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2025 Open Call Award

Win $2700 Cash Awards & International Exposure

Your choice: street, travel, fine art, landscape, documentary, portrait, and more. In October, we invite photographers of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences to unleash their creativity and share their best images!⁠

 

  • Win $2700 in Cash Prizes
  • International Exhibition
  • +930k Instagram Feature
  • Free Online Portfolio
Open Call - conceptual studio photo of feet and ballons by Anastasia Bogdanova
© Anastasia Bogdanova
color street photography of Rajasthani man and cow in india by Fadhel Almutaghawi
© Fadhel Almutaghawi
color portrait photo of a woman in Sikkim, Northeastern India by Federico Frangi
© Federico Frangi
color landscape photo of hotel belvederein switzerland by Liam Man
© Liam Man
color photo of man on fire garbage pile by João Coelho
© João Coelho
Photography award - conceptual color collage by Stéphanie Labé
© Stéphanie Labé
Color portrait photo of woman In Russian arctic circle by Mark Muscat de Celis
© Mark Muscat de Celis
Open Call - conceptual studio photo of feet and ballons by Anastasia Bogdanova
© Anastasia Bogdanova
color street photography of Rajasthani man and cow in india by Fadhel Almutaghawi
© Fadhel Almutaghawi
color portrait photo of a woman in Sikkim, Northeastern India by Federico Frangi
© Federico Frangi
color landscape photo of hotel belvederein switzerland by Liam Man
© Liam Man
color photo of man on fire garbage pile by João Coelho
© João Coelho
Photography award - conceptual color collage by Stéphanie Labé
© Stéphanie Labé
Color portrait photo of woman In Russian arctic circle by Mark Muscat de Celis
© Mark Muscat de Celis
Open Call - conceptual studio photo of feet and ballons by Anastasia Bogdanova
© Anastasia Bogdanova
color street photography of Rajasthani man and cow in india by Fadhel Almutaghawi
© Fadhel Almutaghawi
color portrait photo of a woman in Sikkim, Northeastern India by Federico Frangi
© Federico Frangi
color landscape photo of hotel belvederein switzerland by Liam Man
© Liam Man
color photo of man on fire garbage pile by João Coelho
© João Coelho
Photography award - conceptual color collage by Stéphanie Labé
© Stéphanie Labé
Color portrait photo of woman In Russian arctic circle by Mark Muscat de Celis
© Mark Muscat de Celis
Open Call - conceptual studio photo of feet and ballons by Anastasia Bogdanova
© Anastasia Bogdanova
color street photography of Rajasthani man and cow in india by Fadhel Almutaghawi
© Fadhel Almutaghawi
color portrait photo of a woman in Sikkim, Northeastern India by Federico Frangi
© Federico Frangi
color landscape photo of hotel belvederein switzerland by Liam Man
© Liam Man
color photo of man on fire garbage pile by João Coelho
© João Coelho
Photography award - conceptual color collage by Stéphanie Labé
© Stéphanie Labé
Color portrait photo of woman In Russian arctic circle by Mark Muscat de Celis
© Mark Muscat de Celis
color fine art studio photo of Toucan by Anja Pires
© Anja Pires
color street photography of man shadow with white gloves in Coney Island, NYC, USA, 2024 by Jean-Marc Bara
© Jean-Marc Bara
color photo of fishermen on inle lake by Barry Crosthwaite
© Barry Crosthwaite
black and white fine art abstract portrait of woman by Marc Glaudemans
© Marc Glaudemans
color landscape photo of lake and forest in autumn, Muskoka district by Rakesh Baro
© Rakesh Baro
color landscape photo of Norway coastline and mountains by Lukas Trixl
© Lukas Trixl
color fine art studio photo of Toucan by Anja Pires
© Anja Pires
color street photography of man shadow with white gloves in Coney Island, NYC, USA, 2024 by Jean-Marc Bara
© Jean-Marc Bara
color photo of fishermen on inle lake by Barry Crosthwaite
© Barry Crosthwaite
black and white fine art abstract portrait of woman by Marc Glaudemans
© Marc Glaudemans
color landscape photo of lake and forest in autumn, Muskoka district by Rakesh Baro
© Rakesh Baro
color landscape photo of Norway coastline and mountains by Lukas Trixl
© Lukas Trixl
color fine art studio photo of Toucan by Anja Pires
© Anja Pires
color street photography of man shadow with white gloves in Coney Island, NYC, USA, 2024 by Jean-Marc Bara
© Jean-Marc Bara
color photo of fishermen on inle lake by Barry Crosthwaite
© Barry Crosthwaite
black and white fine art abstract portrait of woman by Marc Glaudemans
© Marc Glaudemans
color landscape photo of lake and forest in autumn, Muskoka district by Rakesh Baro
© Rakesh Baro
color landscape photo of Norway coastline and mountains by Lukas Trixl
© Lukas Trixl
color fine art studio photo of Toucan by Anja Pires
© Anja Pires
color street photography of man shadow with white gloves in Coney Island, NYC, USA, 2024 by Jean-Marc Bara
© Jean-Marc Bara
color photo of fishermen on inle lake by Barry Crosthwaite
© Barry Crosthwaite
black and white fine art abstract portrait of woman by Marc Glaudemans
© Marc Glaudemans
color landscape photo of lake and forest in autumn, Muskoka district by Rakesh Baro
© Rakesh Baro
color landscape photo of Norway coastline and mountains by Lukas Trixl
© Lukas Trixl
Open Call - conceptual studio photo of feet and ballons by Anastasia Bogdanova
© Anastasia Bogdanova
color street photography of Rajasthani man and cow in india by Fadhel Almutaghawi
© Fadhel Almutaghawi
color portrait photo of a woman in Sikkim, Northeastern India by Federico Frangi
© Federico Frangi
color landscape photo of hotel belvederein switzerland by Liam Man
© Liam Man
color photo of man on fire garbage pile by João Coelho
© João Coelho
Photography award - conceptual color collage by Stéphanie Labé
© Stéphanie Labé
Color portrait photo of woman In Russian arctic circle by Mark Muscat de Celis
© Mark Muscat de Celis
color fine art studio photo of Toucan by Anja Pires
© Anja Pires
color street photography of man shadow with white gloves in Coney Island, NYC, USA, 2024 by Jean-Marc Bara
© Jean-Marc Bara
color photo of fishermen on inle lake by Barry Crosthwaite
© Barry Crosthwaite
black and white fine art abstract portrait of woman by Marc Glaudemans
© Marc Glaudemans
color landscape photo of lake and forest in autumn, Muskoka district by Rakesh Baro
© Rakesh Baro
color landscape photo of Norway coastline and mountains by Lukas Trixl
© Lukas Trixl

Past Judges

Our competition jury is comprised of esteemed industry figures representing such prestigious agencies and publications as Magnum Photos, VII, National Geographic, Agence Vu'Vogue & GEO.
  • logo of The Guardian and portrait photo of editor Fiona Shields

    Fiona Shields

    Fiona Shields is Head of Photography for The Guardian News and Media Group. With more than two decades of experience, she has delivered talks, mentored photojournalism students, and served as judge of numerous awards and competitions.

  • Judge Steve McCurry Profile Picture

    Steve McCurry

    Celebrated as one of the most iconic voices in contemporary photography, American photographer Steve McCurry has created a unique collection of work featuring some of the most famous images of our time.

  • Judge Alessia Glaviano Profile Picture Vogue Logo

    Alessia Glaviano

    Based in Milan, Alessia Glaviano is the Brand Visual Director of Vogue Italia and L’Uomo Vogue. She is responsible for Photo Vogue and was a 2015 World Press Photo jury member.

  • Judge Ed Kashi Profile Picture VII Logo

    Ed Kashi

    Represented by the prestigious VII agency, Ed Kashi is an acclaimed photojournalist and educator who uses photography to explore geopolitical and social issues that define our times.

  • Judge Maggie Steber Profile Picture National Geographic Logo

    Maggie Steber

    A celebrated figure in the photographic community, Maggie Steber works for National Geographic and is part of the renowned VII Photo Agency. She has earned prestigious honors, including the Leica Medal of Excellence, the World Press Foundation Award & a Pulitzer prize.

  • Judge REZA Profile Picture

    REZA

    Founder of Webistan Photo Agency and Explorer of National Geographic, internationally acclaimed Iranian-French photojournalist Reza is a three-times world press winning photographer and recipient of the ICP Infinity Award.

  • portrait of photographer Carol Körting

    Carol Körting

    Carol Körting is a professional portfolio reviewer and the photo editor of the renowned Leica Fotografie International Magazine (LFI) and its online platform, producing and editing countless photographic projects since 2011.

  • portrait of photographer Nikos Economopoulos

    Nikos Economopoulos

    Member of Magnum Photos since 1990, Nikos Economopoulos has published several monographs and his iconic images have been published and exhibited worldwide. Economopoulos regularly teach and work around the world, in the context of his long-term On The Road project.⁠⁠

  • Judge Magdalena Herrera Profile Picture GEO Logo

    Magdalena Herrera

    Magdalena Herrera has worked in books, print, and magazines, spending ten years as head of the photo department at National Geographic before joining Geo France as Director of Photography. She was the chair of the 2018 World Press Photo contest.

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Competition winners

Street Photography AWARD September 2025

Winner Yajun Hu

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Upcoming Awards

Each month, photographers submit images to a themed competition judged by an acclaimed artist.

STREET – September 2025
OPEN CALL – October 2025
LANDSCAPE – November 2025
PEOPLE – December 2025
BLACK & WHITE – January 2026
VISUAL STORY – February 2026
STREET – March 2026
COLOR – April 2026
PORTRAIT – May 2026
BLACK & WHITE – June 2026
TRAVEL – July/August 2026

Coor photography of a man taking a bath by Ivelina Berova
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