| Copyright | The copyright in all images submitted to the awards will remain with the entrant who will be credited in accordance with the Terms and Conditions. |
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| Eligibility | Open to all photographers, worldwide. |
| Finish | 9 February 2025 |
| Entry fee | £35.00 is required per adult entrant and allows up to 6 photographic entries. |
Finished
Prizes:
- The Overall Winner of the World Food Photography Awards 2025 will receive £5000 GBP.
Categories:
- Champagne Taittinger Wedding Food Photographer
- Champagne Taittinger Food for Celebration
- Claire Aho Award for Women Photographers
- Errazuriz Wine Photographer of the Year
- Fortnum & Mason Food at the Table
- Cream of the Crop
- MPB Award for Innovation
- Marks & Spencer Food Portraiture NOTE: Entries to this category may not have been commissioned by or identify any other retailer
- Production Paradise Food off the Press
- Bring Home the Harvest
- Tiptree Cake Award
- The James Beard Foundation Photography Award
- unearthed® Food for Sale
- World Food Programme Food for Life
- On the Phone in aid of Action Against Hunger Registered charity no. 1047501
- Food for the Family supported by The Felix Project
- Food Influencer
- Food in the Field
- Hotel Art Group Food Stylist (portfolio category)
- Politics of Food
- Street Food
- The Philip Harben Award for Food in Action supported by Salon Culinaire
- World of Drinks
- Student Food Photographer of the Year supported by The Royal Photographic Society
- Jamie Oliver Youth Prize (under 18s)
Finalist entrants will be notified in March 2025 and higher resolution files requested. The judging of the shortlisted entries will take place in March 2025, and the winners announced in May 2025.
Online submission of digital images via the website.
Image requirements: JPEG files (jpg or jpeg); no more than 16mb; no more than 1920 pixels along the longest dimension; you must be able to supply a high resolution file, suitable for printing in all media and for inclusion in an Exhibition. These images must have a resolution of at least 300dpi printed at A2 size.
Frequently asked questions — International photography contests
Who can enter international photography contests?
Most international contests welcome photographers worldwide, regardless of nationality or experience level. Always verify eligibility on the official contest page—some restrict by age (18+), amateur/professional status, or thematic focus.
Are international photography contests free to enter?
Some are free; many charge $10–$50 per image, with early-bird discounts often available. Entry fees and deadline tiers are listed in the Quick Facts section at the top of each contest page on PhotoCompete.
What prizes do international photography contests offer?
Prizes range from cash awards ($500–$25,000) to gallery exhibitions, publication features, professional gear, and artist residencies. Prestigious awards like the Sony World Photography Awards or IPA carry significant industry recognition.
How do I choose which international contest to enter?
Align your strongest work with the contest theme and review past winners to gauge aesthetic preferences. Confirm technical specs (resolution, file format), check rights clauses carefully, and prioritize contests whose mission matches your artistic goals.