2025 CALL FOR ENTRIES: MAY 22, 2025

Global Photography Awards

The Global Photography Awards (GPA) is a truly international photography competition celebrating the stories, efforts and unique perspectives behind each and every click of the shutter. As a platform that recognizes exceptional talent in photography, the award presents the identity of each photographer, displaying the beauty and elegance of your creations worldwide.

Fostering the growth of visual arts across the globe, the Global Photography Awards welcomes inspiring photographers from every corner, no matter professionals, amateurs, or students to express themselves through a single masterpiece. The mission is simple, to gather the world’s greatest individuals who believe that their photographs can make a difference, and to showcase this excellence to the very world.

Recognize your moment and become the next extraordinary photographer to secure global achievements, having your images displayed on a worldwide stage in front of an audience, where each frame will be appreciated with utmost admiration.

Present Your Award-Winning Images for
up to $10,000 of Cash Prizes!

The Global Photography Awards transcends traditional boundaries, introducing exclusive alternatives that will diversify your chances of winning, greatly elevating the opportunity for you to be celebrated with attractive cash prizes and rewards!

Professional Photographer of the Year

Awarded with $5,000 of cash prizes
and a 2025 Maia Statuette

Amateur / Student Photographer of the Year

Awarded with $3,000 of cash prizes
and a 2025 Maia Statuette

Global Category Winners of the Year
(Professional & Amateur/Students)

Awarded with $100 of cash prizes each

Platinum, Gold & Silver Winners

Honorable e-Certificate

Exclusive Interview Opportunity to be Featured on Muse.World

Featured in the globally renowned Hall of Fame, and exclusive access to extensive marketing promotions & materials

Featured globally in the Virtual Exhibition Gallery

Dedicated Winner Profile Page prepared to display your winning masterpieces

VIEW COMPLETE WINNER BENEFITS HERE

Featured Categories

The Global Photography Awards features a diverse array of categories, including International Photography, Fine Art Photography, Architecture Photography, Black & White Photography, Nature Photography, People Photography, Editorial Photography, Commercial Photography, Fashion Photography, Minimalist Photography, and other special categories such as Event Photography, Mobile Photography, Film Photography, AI-Generated Photography, and more.

Asides from general categories introduced to celebrate photographic excellence, the competition introduces the debut of its newly created Supporting Category Awards, dedicated to honor individuals, companies, and organizations that play a vital role in shaping the photography industry and community worldwide.

2025 Award Deadlines

Early Bird

May 22 -
June 19

Regular

June 20 -
July 17

Final

July 18 -
August 14

Final
Extension

August 15 -
September 11

HIGHLIGHTED WINNERS

Global Photographers of the Year: Francisco Negroni (Professional) and Andrea Sagui (Amateur/Student Category).

Category Winners of the Year: Jan-Tore Oevrevik, Salem McBunny

Professional
2024
Global Photography Awards Winner - The Perfect Cloud

Photographer / Company

Francisco Negroni

Category

Nature Photography - Atmospheric Phenomena

Country / Region

Chile

Amateur
2024
Global Photography Awards Winner - The mountains of fire

Photographer / Company

Andrea Sagui

Category

Nature Photography - Landscapes

Country / Region

Italy

Professional
2024
Global Photography Awards Winner - Grandma

Photographer / Company

Salem McBunny

Category

Fine Art Photography - Portrait

Country / Region

Mexico

Professional
2024
Global Photography Awards Winner - Edge of Darkness

Photographer / Company

Jan-Tore Oevrevik

Category

International Photography - Iceland Photography

Country / Region

United States

Professional
2024
Global Photography Awards Winner - Marscape of Iceland

Photographer / Company

Jan-Tore Oevrevik

Category

Nature Photography - Drone

Country / Region

United States

Professional
2024
Global Photography Awards Winner - Flames soaring into the sky

Photographer / Company

Shirley Wung

Category

Fine Art Photography - People

Country / Region

Taiwan

Professional
2024
Global Photography Awards Winner - Juniper galaxy

Photographer / Company

Shirley Wung

Category

Nature Photography - Milky Way

Country / Region

Taiwan

Professional
2024
Global Photography Awards Winner -  Train

Photographer / Company

Shirley Wung

Category

Architecture Photography - Cityscapes

Country / Region

Taiwan

Professional
2024
Global Photography Awards Winner - Snapshots of Valor: On the Front Lines of Ukraine's Struggle

Photographer / Company

Stephan Goss

Category

Editorial Photography - War/Conflict

Country / Region

United Arab Emirates

Professional
2024
Global Photography Awards Winner - Red-Eyed Frog From Posing to Leap

Photographer / Company

Jan-Tore Oevrevik

Category

Nature Photography - Wildlife

Country / Region

United States