Photora Awards 2025 is shaping up to be one of those announcements photographers bookmark right away. With a €2,500 prize pool, 20 creative categories, and a clean, international format, this is the kind of listing Deartline readers scan first. If you’re exploring an online photography competition calendar to finish the year strong, this one deserves a close look.
Photora is an international awards program with a clear structure: a Photographer of the Year grand title, cash prizes, certificates, digital badges, publication opportunities, and a Winners Gallery spotlight. Categories span from Portrait, Landscape, Street and Wildlife to Smartphone, Minimalist and Astrophotography, making space for both classic genres and bolder approaches. The final deadline is December 6, 2025, with an Early Bird discount available until November 1, 2025 using “EarlyBird2025”. Entry is €22 per photo, with a reduced price for additional entries and options to place a single image in multiple categories for a small extra fee. Given the scope, this aligns well with portrait photography contests and landscape photography awards, while also accommodating more experimental work.
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The Photora Awards 2025 Prizes
Photora structures its awards around one grand title and 20 category wins, with clear cash amounts and visibility perks.
Photographer of the Year:
- €500 and the main title
- Certificate
- Digital badge
- Editorial exposure including the official Winners Gallery and the annual Photora Awards Book
Category Winners (20):
- €100 for the top photo in every category
- Certificates
- Digital badges
- Publication features
- A dedicated Winners Gallery showcase
Total Prize Pool: €2,500 in cash across the program, complemented by visibility perks that include publication and online presentation.
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The Categories of the Photora Awards 2025
Photora offers 20 categories:
- Landscape
- Street
- Sports
- Portrait
- Wildlife & Animals
- Minimalist
- Astrophotography
- Smartphone
- Black & White
- Architecture
- Aerial & Drone
- Travel & Adventure
- Documentary & Photojournalism
- Fine Art
- Night Photography
- Performing Arts & Music
- Abstract & Experimental
- Macro & Close-Up
- Sunrise & Sunset
- Open Theme
Photora Awards 2025 Dates and Entry Fees
Timeline:
- Early Bird Deadline: November 1, 2025 (10% off with “EarlyBird2025”)
- Final Deadline: December 6, 2025
- Winners Reveal: December 21, 2025
Fees: €22 for the first photo.
Each additional photo receives an automatic 10% discount. A single photo can be entered into multiple categories for an extra €12 per category.
How to Enter:
Create an account on the official site, choose your category or categories, and upload JPEG files (sRGB) up to 7 MB with no watermarks. Submit before the Early Bird to secure the discount; you can enter as many images as you like.
About the Jury
Photora lists an international jury that includes photographers and visual artists such as George Byrne, Kahli Hindmarsh, Enrico Fossati, and Roc Isern. The judging process is anonymous; judges score on creativity, originality, and technical excellence, with the highest aggregate score winning each award.
Why Enter Photora Awards 2025?
Objectively, the format offers global reach, a clear judging rubric, and cash plus publication visibility, which many entrants weigh alongside end-of-year schedules. The category range accommodates focused submissions (think wildlife photography competitions) as well as crossover ideas in Fine Art or Open Theme. For those comparing best photography contests, the late-year timeline and straightforward fee model make this award easy to plan for.
Rules and Copyright
This section about the rules and image rights of the Photora Awards 2025 has been generated automatically. If you are interested in participating in this contest we suggest you review the complete rules provided by the contest.
Rules
Entries are submitted online and must follow the file requirements (JPEG, sRGB, max 7 MB; no watermarks). AI-generated images are not allowed; AI-assisted edits (e.g., masking or object removal) are acceptable when based on a real camera capture. There is no cap on the number of entries. Participants under 18 require parental consent. Judging is anonymous and based on creativity, originality, and technical excellence; ties are resolved by further deliberation.
Copyright and Image Usage
Photographers retain full ownership of their images. By entering, they grant the organizer permission to use submitted photographs for award-related promotion, including the website, social channels, and other materials, with photographer credit. Prize payments are issued via PayPal or bank transfer.
For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
