August Sander Prize 2026 for Portrait Photography

Submit photo series by March 16: August Sander Prize 2026

The application deadline for the August Sander Prize 2026 for Portrait Photography has been extended to March 16, 2026

Good news for national and international artists born on or after January 1, 1986, who would still like to submit their work (Español, Deutsch, English, Italiano, Français)

Cologne. The August Sander Prize for Portrait Photography was originally established by Ulla Bartenbach and Prof. Dr. Kurt Bartenbach. In 2026, the prize will be awarded for the fifth time in cooperation with the Photographic Collection/SK Foundation for Culture, Cologne. The prize aims to promote young, contemporary artistic approaches in the spirit of objective-conceptual photography. Against the backdrop of August Sander's significant portrait photographs, the focus is on the human portrait. The August Sander Prize is awarded every two years in Cologne. The application deadline has now been extended to March 16, 2026. Further information: www.photographie-sk-kultur.de

 

SZ-Zeppelin - Photo: Helga Waess - Press Photo Archive - Art and Culture Blog

National and international artists born on or after January 1, 1986, specializing in photography are eligible to participate.

• The prize is endowed with €5,000.
• In addition, the Photographic Collection/SK Foundation for Culture will, if possible and upon individual consultation, organize an exhibition of the winner's work.

• Submissions should consist of a largely completed series, from which a maximum of 20 photographic prints can be selected.

• Only works that follow a thematically coherent group or sequence of images will be considered.
• Individual images will not be considered.
• Submitted works should not have received any prizes in other competitions.

• A shortlist will be published in May 2026.

• The winner, selected from the shortlist, will be announced in June 2026.

The award ceremony will take place in September 2026 at the Photographic Collection/SK Foundation for Culture in Cologne.

The jury consists of five members:

1. Dr. Anja Bartenbach, founding family, Cologne;
2. Dr. Franziska Brons, art historian, Berlin;
3. Gabriele Conrath-Scholl, Director of the Photographic Collection/SK Foundation for Culture, Cologne;
4. Jean-Paul Deridder, curator, Brussels;
5. Andreas Mader, photographer, Winterthur.

Until August 31: Peli Photo Contest 2025

 Peli International Photo Contest - 20th Anniversary Edition of its Legendary Annual Photo Competition

The "Peli International Photo Contest" promotes the outstanding creativity and adventurous spirit of photographers across Europe through its high profile.

Participation period: June 23 to August 31, 2025 (Italiano, English, Deutsch)

Barcelona - Europe-wide competition for photographers. Peli Products is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its legendary international photo competition. Almost every photographer and cameraman knows Peli Products, S.L.U., as the company offers high-quality protective cases, temperature-controlled packaging solutions, and advanced portable lighting systems. The annual photo competition is eagerly awaited internationally every year. The "Peli International Photo Contest" promotes the outstanding creativity and adventurous spirit of photographers across Europe through its high profile. For this year's anniversary year, Peli is announcing exclusive new prizes, which increases the appeal of the competition among photographers. 

Art and Culture Blog - Placeholder - BY THE SEA - Photo: Helga Waess (Press Photo Archive)

Categories & Prizes:

• "Professionals" Category: Peli products worth up to €1,500 will be awarded for the "most fascinating shots" – selected by a professional jury.
• "Amateurs" Category: Amateur photographers can win Peli products worth up to €750.

The Peli 20th Anniversary Special Prize

For this special edition, photo submissions featuring a Peli product will be nominated for an exclusive prize.

The three best photos in this category will each receive a Peli 1535 Air Case in a special limited-edition color – a collector's item for photography and Peli fans.

All participants who feature a Peli product in their submitted photo – whether in the amateur or professional category – will automatically be entered into the drawing for the exclusive 20th anniversary prize.

No separate registration is required.

Why enter the Peli Photo Contest?

Public recognition:

Gain international exposure on Peli's platforms.

Valuable prizes:

Win high-quality gear to protect and enhance your photography journeys.

Community:

Connect with a vibrant network of photographers who share your passion.

Here are the terms and conditions for entering the Peli Photo Contest:

• From June 23rd to August 31st (both days inclusive),
• participants can submit their entries and compete for great prizes.
• All submissions will be subject to a public vote.

• On September 1st, the five shortlisted photos in each category will be published on Peli's official Instagram account.
• There, the public will select the three best photos in each category by liking them based on their originality, composition, and impact.
• Voting ends on September 15th at 11:59 PM.

The winners will be notified on September 16, 2025.

• Announced via Peli's social media channels and by email.

REGISTRATION via

• promo.peli.com

We wish all participants the best of luck!!!

 

source: PRESS RELEASE - PELI!