The UNESCO invites young people worldwide to take part in the “Capture the Future: Global Youth Storytelling Initiative for People and Nature.”
The UNESCO invites young photographers worldwide to participate in the 8th edition of the Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads International Photo Contest .
Creativity knows no boundaries—and the EduJunior International Kids Talent Show 2026 is here to celebrate that spirit! This exciting global competition invites students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 to step into the spotlight and showcase their talents to the world.
Whether your passion is dance, music, photography, or public speaking, this platform is designed to build confidence, encourage creativity, and recognize young talent internationally .
Participants can choose one or multiple categories based on their interests:
Getting started is simple:
Each category and age group will be awarded separately:
Wildlife photography enthusiasts across the globe now have an extraordinary opportunity to showcase their talent and passion for conservation through the Global Big Cats Photography Competition 2026, hosted by the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA).
Bringing together creativity, conservation, and global recognition, this prestigious competition celebrates the beauty and importance of the world’s seven iconic big cats while raising awareness about habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict.
The Golden Hour Photography Competition celebrates the beauty of natural light and creative photography. Participants are encouraged to capture a moment during sunrise or sunset, when the lighting conditions create dramatic colors, long shadows, and captivating scenes.
Photographers can experiment with different subjects such as:
Landscapes
Cityscapes
Silhouettes
Portraits
Nature scenes
The goal is to create a photograph that highlights the warm glow and atmosphere of the golden hour.
he City Photography Competition celebrates the art of urban photography and encourages participants to observe their surroundings with a creative eye.
Participants are invited to explore their cities and capture photographs that highlight:
Unique architecture
Bustling streets and city life
Urban lights and night scenes
Everyday moments of city living
The goal is to present a photograph that reflects the character, rhythm, and personality of a city.
EarthScapes is a global online landscape photography competition that celebrates the breathtaking diversity and visual beauty of our planet. Open to photographers aged 16 years and above, the competition invites both amateur and professional photographers to capture landscapes in their most compelling forms—natural or manmade, realistic or abstract.
From towering mountains and tranquil lakes to bustling urban scapes and dramatic seasonal transformations, EarthScapes challenges photographers to observe, interpret, and preserve the ever-changing face of the Earth through the lens.
Landscape photography is more than documenting scenery—it is about storytelling through terrain, light, and time. EarthScapes encourages photographers to explore how the sun, seasons, geography, and human presence shape the land. Every landscape is a subject waiting to be photographed, and EarthScapes provides the platform to showcase that vision to a global audience.
Realistic as well as abstract compositions are welcome.
Participants may submit photographs from any of the following sub-themes:
Elevations: mountains, hills, plateaus
Water bodies: coasts, rivers, lakes, marshes, estuaries
Deserts and barren lands
Forests, valleys, meadows, grasslands
Rolling landscapes and seasonal variations
Urban and rural scapes
The sun and landscapes
Photographers are encouraged to choose images from at least two different sub-themes for higher jury consideration.
Open to amateur and professional photographers
Age: 16 years and above (as of registration date)
Mode: Global online competition (India-based platform)
Registration Closes: 15 December
Submission Closes: 31 December
Number of Entries: 3 photographs per participant
Submission Platform: Online via Aarts Maestro only
Captions: Mandatory for each entry
Entries with captions such as “Untitled”, “Unknown”, or “Not Applicable” will be disqualified
File Format: JPEG / JPG only
Resolution: 300 DPI
File Size: Minimum 2 MB, maximum 5 MB per image
Dimensions: Minimum 2000 pixels on the longest edge (no upper pixel limit)
Allowed:
Basic edits such as brightness, contrast, tonal adjustments, and minor colour corrections
Removal of sensor dust or scratches
Not Allowed:
Manipulation that alters visual content
Adding, removing, rearranging, reversing, or distorting objects or living beings
Use of software to introduce new elements
EXIF Data:
Original EXIF files must be available and submitted upon request
First Prize
Cash Prize: ₹25,000
Winner’s Certificate
Aarts Maestro Portfolio
Online Exhibition
Mentorship Program
Second Prize
Cash Prize: ₹20,000
Winner’s Certificate
Aarts Maestro Portfolio
Online Exhibition
Mentorship Program
Third Prize
Cash Prize: ₹15,000
Winner’s Certificate
Aarts Maestro Portfolio
Online Exhibition
Mentorship Program
Registration fee is non-refundable once paid
Get a discount by registering through the link below
The Federation of Indian Photography (FIP) invites photographers across India to participate in Contest 3 of the FIP Indian Photographer of the Year 2025, an esteemed national photography competition now in its 9th year. This contest is part of a series of three online contests held annually, culminating in the prestigious FIP Indian Photographer of the Year title.
The Nature Photography Contest 2025 is an international photography competition designed to celebrate the beauty of our planet and remind us of what we must protect. Open to photographers of all levels, the contest offers a platform to share powerful images of the natural world—while also contributing to a global environmental cause.
Organised by Xiaomi, the Xiaomi Imagery Awards is a global photography competition designed to inspire mobile-photography enthusiasts to capture unique and powerful visuals using Xiaomi/Redmi devices. With Leica’s collaboration, this edition emphasises creative freedom, technical proficiency and originality.
The contest is global in reach and free to enter
Submission period: 19 August 2025 (00:00 GMT+8) through 26 November 2025 (23:59 GMT+8).
Winner announcements: From 27 November 2025 through 31 December 2025
Participants must be of legal age in their territory and hold a valid Mi Account or be registered with the Xiaomi website, with an active e-mail address.
Employees of Xiaomi and their immediate relatives, as well as other entities involved directly in organising the competition, are not eligible.
You can submit entries via three channels:
Contest Page on Xiaomi’s website (upload your images directly).
Xiaomi Community platform — by posting and opting into the “Xiaomi Imagery Awards 2025” synchronisation.
Instagram — post publicly using the hashtags
Submission requirements include:
All entries must be taken exclusively using Xiaomi or Redmi mobile phones
Entries must include valid EXIF information.
File size must be between 300 KB and 50 MB.
The entrant must hold all copyrights to the image, and the image must not include people unless portrait rights are secured.
AI-generated content is not permitted.
Are you 19 or under and passionate about photography? Here’s your chance to showcase your best work on an international stage. The Youth Photography Competition 2025–26, supported by Sony Digital Imaging, invites young photographers from around the world to share their creativity and vision.
This free-to-enter competition is a platform for emerging talents to gain recognition, win exciting prizes, and be featured in a prestigious exhibition and publication.
Win top Sony Digital Imaging equipment
Earn the Youth Photographer of the Year title
See your work included in the official London exhibition
Get published in the annual competition book
This is more than just a contest – it’s a chance to be discovered by leading industry professionals and to showcase your unique perspective through photography.
Competition opens: 1 June 2025
Deadline for entries: 6 January 2026 at 13:00 (GMT)
Open worldwide to photographers aged 19 and under on the closing date.
Free to enter.
Submit up to three single images taken in 2025.
All photographic styles, genres, and approaches are welcome.
The judges will shortlist up to 10 photographers, who will then compete for the prestigious Youth Photographer of the Year title.
Select your best photographs taken during 2025.
Submit up to three standout images that reflect your vision and creativity.
Make sure your entries comply with the eligibility criteria outlined in the official competition rules.
Start Date: 1 August 2025
Last Date: 15 August 2025, 11:45 PM IST
Platform: DigiHaat x MyGov
As India stands united to honor its glorious history, vibrant culture, and unwavering patriotism, the Ministry of Culture in partnership with DigiHaat and MyGov presents a nationwide creative campaign:
Tiranga Challenge – Celebrate the Spirit of India.
This unique engagement initiative is part of the larger Har Ghar Tiranga movement and is designed to ignite a sense of national pride through art, poetry, and photography, inviting citizens from all walks of life to pay tribute to the Tiranga—the Indian National Flag.
Organized under the Nirmit Bharat initiative and aligned with the ONDC framework of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, this challenge invites every Indian to reflect the spirit of freedom through their original creative expressions.
Whether you are an artist, a writer, or someone with a camera and a passion for the nation—this is your opportunity to contribute to a digital celebration of India.
Participants can submit entries in one or more of the following categories:
Selfie with Spirit of Independence
Capture a selfie with an object, person, or moment that symbolizes the spirit of Indian independence.
Creative Visual Art
Submit a photo of your original painting, sketch, sculpture, or any visual art themed around the Tiranga or India’s journey of freedom.
Patriotic Poem (50–100 words)
Craft a short, heartfelt poetic tribute to the Indian Flag or the spirit of independence.
Entries must respectfully represent or symbolize the Indian National Flag.
Only original content will be accepted—no AI-generated or plagiarized works.
Accepted file formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG, PDF, or Google Drive link (with public access).
Participants are encouraged to share their entries on social media using the hashtags:
#HarGharTiranga #TirangaWithDigiHaat #MyFlagMyPride
Stand a chance to win exciting DigiHaat E-coupons and certificates:
Overall Best Entry: ₹5,000 DigiHaat E-coupon
Second Best Entry: ₹2,100 DigiHaat Coupon
Third Best Entries (2): ₹1,000 DigiHaat Coupon
Best Entry in Each Category: ₹1,000 DigiHaat Coupon (3 total)
Selected Participants: Special DigiHaat Coupon + Certificate of Appreciation
"Emotion in Focus – Capturing the Moment"
๐ธ Celebrating World Photography Day
๐️ Friday, 1 August – Wednesday, 13 August 2025
๐ British Council Libraries – Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata
In celebration of World Photography Day on 19 August, the British Council is thrilled to announce its exclusive Photography Competition for young adults across Delhi, Chennai, and Kolkata. This year’s powerful theme, "Emotion in Focus – Capturing the Moment," is an invitation to explore the rich spectrum of human emotions through the lens.
Whether it’s a candid smile, a quiet tear, a look of wonder, or a moment of serenity—participants are encouraged to freeze these genuine emotions in a single compelling frame. Let your photograph tell a story that words can’t express.
Open to: Young adults in Delhi, Chennai, and Kolkata
Theme: Emotion in Focus – Capturing the Moment
Registration: Free & mandatory [Registration link available on the official British Council website]
Entry Limit: One photograph per participant
Submission Includes:
A hard copy of your photograph (choose from: 5x7", 8x8", or 10x12")
A brief note explaining the photograph’s significance
Completed submission form and consent form
A copy of a valid photo ID
Last date to submit entries: 13 August 2025, 11:59 p.m. IST
Photograph Exhibition: 14 August 2025 at all British Council libraries
Winners Announcement: 19 August 2025, on World Photography Day
Only hard copy photographs will be accepted.
No digital filters, alterations, or AI enhancements permitted.
Submissions with obscenity or copyrighted material will be disqualified.
Label the envelope: ‘British Council Photography Competition’
Deliver sealed envelope to the respective location:
To: Payal Chawla, Library Manager
Address: British High Commission, 17 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Delhi -110001
To: Valavan S, Libraries Coordinator
Address: British Council Division, 737 Anna Salai, Chennai - 600002
To: Praveena Ireland, Library Manager
Address: British Council Division, 16 Camac Street, L&T Chambers, Kolkata - 700017
No online entries will be accepted.
All decisions made by the British Council are final.
Winners must collect their prize in person. It is non-transferable.
If the winner does not respond to the email notification within 3 business days, a new winner will be chosen.
If you're a photography enthusiast, a nature lover, or someone passionate about open knowledge, here's a golden opportunity for you — Wiki Loves Earth 2025 is here!
What is Wiki Loves Earth?
Wiki Loves Earth (WLE) is an international photography competition that celebrates the stunning natural heritage across the globe by encouraging people to capture images of protected natural sites and share them freely on Wikimedia Commons. These images are then used to illustrate articles on Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects.
When?
๐ 1st June to 31st July 2025
Who can participate?
Everyone! Whether you're an amateur or a professional, you’re welcome to take part.
๐ Why Should You Join WLE India 2025?
India is blessed with a diverse landscape — from lush forests and mountain ranges to serene beaches and wildlife sanctuaries. Wiki Loves Earth in India offers a chance to showcase this breathtaking biodiversity while contributing to free and open knowledge.
By participating, you:
Promote India’s natural heritage to a global audience
Support open-access initiatives
Stand a chance to win local and international prizes!
๐ธ How to Participate?
Step 1:
๐ Find a Natural Heritage Site
Explore the list of recognized natural heritage sites in India. There's likely one near you!
Step 2:
๐ท Take a Photo
Capture high-quality images of these protected areas — national parks, nature reserves, landscapes, flora, fauna, etc.
Step 3:
⬆️ Upload to Wikimedia Commons
Make sure:
The photo is your own original work
It’s uploaded within June–July 2025
You add proper captions and categories
You license it under CC BY-SA
No watermarks or manipulated images
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Earth_2025_in_India
As the world prepares to celebrate the 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY) in 2025, the Ministry of AYUSH (MoA) in collaboration with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) invites photography enthusiasts, yoga practitioners, and creative minds from across the globe to participate in the “Yoga My Pride” Photography Contest.
