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color street photo of woman and reflexion in shop window by Monaris
© Monaris
2024 People AWARD

Win $2000 Cash Awards & International Exposure

Competition Judge: STEVE MCCURRY

In December we are looking for portraiture, travel, street photography, documentary work, or any other form of photographic practice that tells the story of people! ⁠

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Color Photograph taken in India by Steve McCurry
© Steve McCurry

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Steve McCurry: Master Photographer

There are but a few photographers whose names resonate beyond the medium into the wider public consciousness. Steve McCurry is one of them. Arguably the most iconic photographer working today, his incredible oeuvre encompasses some of the most powerful and recognized images of our time, showcasing the incredible diversity and beauty of our world.

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2024 People Award

Win $2000 Cash Awards & International Exposure

Competition Judge: STEVE MCCURRY

In December we are looking for portraiture, travel, street photography, documentary work, or any other form of photographic practice that tells the story of people! ⁠

  • Win $2000 in Cash Prizes
  • International Exhibition
  • +820k Instagram Feature
  • Free Online Portfolio
color travel photo of fishermen in Burma by Tom Dillon
© Tom Dillon
close up photograph of an elderly man
© Dave Imms
Photo by Constance Jaeggi. Portrait of a group of female, Mexican 'Escaramuza' riders on their horses
© Constance Jaeggi
© Laima Arlauskaite
color photo of ceremony in Dehugaon, India by Arun Kumar Nalimela
© Arun Kumar Nalimela
color portrait photograph of a Japanese man in sento bath house in tokyo, japan by Simon Urwin
© Simon Urwin
color portrait photo of hindu man and his monkey by Somraj Sahu
© Somraj Sahu
color travel photo of fishermen in Burma by Tom Dillon
© Tom Dillon
close up photograph of an elderly man
© Dave Imms
Photo by Constance Jaeggi. Portrait of a group of female, Mexican 'Escaramuza' riders on their horses
© Constance Jaeggi
© Laima Arlauskaite
color photo of ceremony in Dehugaon, India by Arun Kumar Nalimela
© Arun Kumar Nalimela
color portrait photograph of a Japanese man in sento bath house in tokyo, japan by Simon Urwin
© Simon Urwin
color portrait photo of hindu man and his monkey by Somraj Sahu
© Somraj Sahu
color travel photo of fishermen in Burma by Tom Dillon
© Tom Dillon
close up photograph of an elderly man
© Dave Imms
Photo by Constance Jaeggi. Portrait of a group of female, Mexican 'Escaramuza' riders on their horses
© Constance Jaeggi
© Laima Arlauskaite
color photo of ceremony in Dehugaon, India by Arun Kumar Nalimela
© Arun Kumar Nalimela
color portrait photograph of a Japanese man in sento bath house in tokyo, japan by Simon Urwin
© Simon Urwin
color portrait photo of hindu man and his monkey by Somraj Sahu
© Somraj Sahu
color travel photo of fishermen in Burma by Tom Dillon
© Tom Dillon
close up photograph of an elderly man
© Dave Imms
Photo by Constance Jaeggi. Portrait of a group of female, Mexican 'Escaramuza' riders on their horses
© Constance Jaeggi
© Laima Arlauskaite
color photo of ceremony in Dehugaon, India by Arun Kumar Nalimela
© Arun Kumar Nalimela
color portrait photograph of a Japanese man in sento bath house in tokyo, japan by Simon Urwin
© Simon Urwin
color portrait photo of hindu man and his monkey by Somraj Sahu
© Somraj Sahu
black and white portrait of a peruvian mother and child by Ron Cooper
© Ron Cooper
color portrait photo of little boy in Varanasi, India by Sergio Volani
© Sergio Volani
© Simon Martin
© Muhammad Amdad Hossain
black and white portrait of a woman diver in South Korea by Alain Schroeder
© Alain Schroeder
color street pictures of kids diving in Bantayan Beach, Philippines by Hersley Ven Casero
© Hersley Ven Casero
color portrait photo of Hamar women of the OMO Valley in Ethiopia by Nancy Savage
© Nancy Savage
black and white portrait of a peruvian mother and child by Ron Cooper
© Ron Cooper
color portrait photo of little boy in Varanasi, India by Sergio Volani
© Sergio Volani
© Simon Martin
© Muhammad Amdad Hossain
black and white portrait of a woman diver in South Korea by Alain Schroeder
© Alain Schroeder
color street pictures of kids diving in Bantayan Beach, Philippines by Hersley Ven Casero
© Hersley Ven Casero
color portrait photo of Hamar women of the OMO Valley in Ethiopia by Nancy Savage
© Nancy Savage
black and white portrait of a peruvian mother and child by Ron Cooper
© Ron Cooper
color portrait photo of little boy in Varanasi, India by Sergio Volani
© Sergio Volani
© Simon Martin
© Muhammad Amdad Hossain
black and white portrait of a woman diver in South Korea by Alain Schroeder
© Alain Schroeder
color street pictures of kids diving in Bantayan Beach, Philippines by Hersley Ven Casero
© Hersley Ven Casero
color portrait photo of Hamar women of the OMO Valley in Ethiopia by Nancy Savage
© Nancy Savage
black and white portrait of a peruvian mother and child by Ron Cooper
© Ron Cooper
color portrait photo of little boy in Varanasi, India by Sergio Volani
© Sergio Volani
© Simon Martin
© Muhammad Amdad Hossain
black and white portrait of a woman diver in South Korea by Alain Schroeder
© Alain Schroeder
color street pictures of kids diving in Bantayan Beach, Philippines by Hersley Ven Casero
© Hersley Ven Casero
color portrait photo of Hamar women of the OMO Valley in Ethiopia by Nancy Savage
© Nancy Savage
color travel photo of fishermen in Burma by Tom Dillon
© Tom Dillon
close up photograph of an elderly man
© Dave Imms
Photo by Constance Jaeggi. Portrait of a group of female, Mexican 'Escaramuza' riders on their horses
© Constance Jaeggi
© Laima Arlauskaite
color photo of ceremony in Dehugaon, India by Arun Kumar Nalimela
© Arun Kumar Nalimela
color portrait photograph of a Japanese man in sento bath house in tokyo, japan by Simon Urwin
© Simon Urwin
color portrait photo of hindu man and his monkey by Somraj Sahu
© Somraj Sahu
black and white portrait of a peruvian mother and child by Ron Cooper
© Ron Cooper
color portrait photo of little boy in Varanasi, India by Sergio Volani
© Sergio Volani
© Simon Martin
© Muhammad Amdad Hossain
black and white portrait of a woman diver in South Korea by Alain Schroeder
© Alain Schroeder
color street pictures of kids diving in Bantayan Beach, Philippines by Hersley Ven Casero
© Hersley Ven Casero
color portrait photo of Hamar women of the OMO Valley in Ethiopia by Nancy Savage
© Nancy Savage

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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Open Call AWARD October 2024

Winner Dafe Oboro

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  • Upcoming Awards

    Each month we invite photographers to submit their images to a specific competition theme overseen by an acclaimed artist.

    STREET – September 2024
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    VISUAL STORY – February 2025
    STREET – March 2025
    COLOR – April 2025
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    BLACK & WHITE – June 2025
    TRAVEL – July/August 2025

    Coor photography of a man taking a bath by Ivelina Berova
    © Ivelina Berova
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