• black and white portrait photo of Molly Roberts ; Open Call Award
    © Molly Roberts

    Judge: Molly Roberts

    Molly Roberts is an award-winning visual editor, independent curator, and documentarian, who has worked and collaborated with some of the most important names in contemporary photography over the course of her twenty-five-year-long career.

    She currently serves as Senior Photography Editor at National Geographic Magazine; was previously Chief Photography Editor at Smithsonian Magazine, and headed up the photography teams at The Washington Post Magazine and USA Weekend.  

    – Competition Judge:

    2022 Open Call Award

color landscape travel photo of indian temple and man by Jens Benninghofen
© Jens Benninghofen

Call for entries

color travel photo of fishermen in Sri Lanka by Matthew Berridge
© Matthew Berridge
2026 Travel AWARD

Win $2,700 Cash Awards & International Exposure

This summer, we’re looking for images that go beyond the picturesque, revealing the true essence of a place. Share your photos that capture the spirit of its people, the richness of its traditions, and the rhythm of daily life. From bustling markets to serene vistas, every compelling narrative is welcome!

  • Win $2,700 in Cash Prizes
  • International Exhibition
  • +975k Instagram Feature
  • Free Online Portfolio
ENTER COMPETITION
Final Deadline: August 31, 2026
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