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title: Anthology Photography Competition 2026
description: International photo competition on the theme 'The World As You See It'; €500 cash prize and publication in Anthology magazine.
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status: open
createdAt: "2026-10-24"
updatedAt: "2026-10-24"
programType: Prize/award
organization: Anthology Magazine
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/anthology-magazine
deadline: "2026-11-30"
entryFee: 18 EUR
location: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
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compensationRange: €500 cash prize plus editorial coverage and publication in a future issue of Anthology magazine
disciplines:
  - photography
---

# Anthology Photography Competition 2026

**Hosted by:** Anthology Magazine

**Type:** Prize/award | **Location:** Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland | **Deadline:** November 30, 2026 | **Entry fee:** €18

## About This Program

> "The World As You See It"

Open to photographers working at any level, the *Anthology* Photography Competition celebrates outstanding standalone images. It also provides a platform for photographers to showcase their work through publication.

Images submitted must be on the theme of 'The World As You See It'. Submissions will be judged on quality, creativity, originality, and visual/emotional impact.

Photography styles can include street photography, landscapes, natural world & wildlife, macro photography, lifestyle, object and still life and architectural. Technically manipulated images such as abstract, panoramic, stitched and composite are also permitted. Extra merit will be awarded to creative interpretation of the brief.

Entries are invited from photographers of all nationalities, living anywhere in the world. There is no limit to entries per person.

It is not a requirement, but is advisable to refer to *Anthology* or purchase a copy before submitting your work to the *Anthology* Photography Competition, so that you can see the type of material we publish.

### Prizes

The winner will receive a €500 cash prize and editorial coverage in a future issue of *Anthology* magazine.

### Submission deadlines and entry fees

Standard Fee – €18: May 1st – November 30th 2026

Contact admin@anthology-magazine.com for information on group entry fees.

### How to enter

Click below to access the entry form. Fill in your details, upload your entry and complete the payment before clicking 'submit'. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions below for competition rules, technical specifications and rights information.

Click 'Submit an Image' to access the Anthology Awards Submissions site.

### Terms and Conditions

- Each entry must be the original work of the person submitting it. There must be only one image per entry. No stock photography is allowable.
- There is no limit to the number of entries you can submit.
- There is no age limit for entrants.
- Composite photography is allowable.
- The use of Generative AI is not permitted for entries to the competition.
- Please do not add any visible watermarks to your entries as the judging is anonymous.
- Prize winners will be selected by a panel of independent judges and their decision is final.
- Once announced, all entrants will be notified of the result by email. Finalists will be notified by email or telephone.
- By submitting your entry and paying the registration fee, you agree to all of the terms and conditions listed here.
- Entry fees are non-refundable.

### Technical Specifications

- Please ensure that your entries are submitted as electronic files, at 72dpi, in JPEG or PNG format, and a maximum size of 4MB
- All finalists will be required to re-submit the originals in RAW, JPEG or TIFF format at 300dpi.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Open to all
- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** photography
- **Note:** Entries are invited from photographers of all nationalities, living anywhere in the world. There is no limit to entries per person. There is no age limit for entrants. It is not a requirement, but is advisable to refer to Anthology or purchase a copy before submitting your work, so that you can see the type of material published.

### Additional Requirements

- One image per entry (original work, no stock photography)
- JPEG or PNG format, 72dpi, maximum 4MB file size
- No visible watermarks (judging is anonymous)
- No Generative AI entries
- Finalists must re-submit originals in RAW, JPEG or TIFF format at 300dpi

## Compensation & Benefits

€500 cash prize plus editorial coverage and publication in a future issue of Anthology magazine

**Includes:** Prize

The winner will receive a €500 cash prize and editorial coverage in a future issue of Anthology magazine.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 1, 2026
- **Deadline:** November 30, 2026

## Contact

**Email:** admin@anthology-magazine.com

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.anthologyawards.com/form-photography-competition