AAP Magazine 54 Nature opens a clear path for photographers who want their best images of the natural world to reach a print audience. The call focuses on nature in the broad sense. Landscapes, wildlife, flora and fauna, and the quieter details that often get overlooked all have a place here. The deadline is December 9, 2025. Winners share $1,000 in cash awards and see their work published in AAP Magazine issue 54 with a free copy of the printed edition and a showcase in the Winners Gallery. If you track opportunities through our photography challenges and contests, this one lands at a good moment to close the year with a focused submission. You can also think of it as a direct route to print publication supported by cash prizes.
The theme does not split into separate categories. It invites a wide range of nature work, from sweeping landscape scenes to patient wildlife observations and studies of flora and fauna. Entry costs are $30 for three images during the early period and $35 for three images at the regular rate. Submissions are made online through All About Photo. The outcome is straightforward. Cash prizes for the top three, publication for the winners, and a printed issue that places selected portfolios on the page. For photographers building consistent nature projects, the AAP Magazine 54 Nature offers a clean way to test a body of work with an established magazine, and to place it alongside other finalists found through our pages for nature photography competitions.
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Prizes
The awards combine cash, print publication and online visibility.
- 1st Place. $500 cash. Winning image or portfolio published in AAP Magazine Volume 54 Nature, an exclusive interview, one free printed copy, and a feature in the online Winners Gallery.
- 2nd Place. $300 cash. Winning image or portfolio published in AAP Magazine Volume 54 Nature, one free printed copy, and a feature in the online Winners Gallery.
- 3rd Place. $200 cash. Winning image or portfolio published in AAP Magazine Volume 54 Nature, one free printed copy, and a feature in the online Winners Gallery.
- Particular Merit Mention. The next 23 winners, ranked from 4 to 25, will have their best image or portfolio published in AAP Magazine Volume 54 Nature.
- All winners. Publication in the printed issue, a free copy of the magazine, and a portfolio showcase on the All About Photo Winners Gallery. Total cash awarded is $1,000.
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Categories or Themes
The central theme is Nature, which embraces broad approaches such as landscape, patient fieldwork in wildlife, and studies of flora and fauna. The common thread is a clear connection to the natural world.
Dates and Entry Fees
The AAP Magazine 54 Nature call follows a simple and clear schedule, with two submission periods and a single theme open to photographers worldwide. Below is a summary of the key dates and participation details.
| Stage | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird Deadline | November 21, 2025 | $30 for 3 images |
| Regular Deadline | December 9, 2025 | $35 for 3 images |
Each participant can submit additional images by paying the corresponding fee according to the stage. There is no limit on the number of submissions. Fees are non-refundable.
How to Enter:
To participate, visit the AAP Magazine 54 Nature contest page. Upload your selected images, fill out the entry form, and complete the payment. The submission process is entirely online and designed to be quick and intuitive.
About the Jury
The juror for this edition, Sandrine Hermand-Grisel, is the founder and editor of All About Photo and the creative force behind AAP Magazine. A French photographer and curator based in California, she has an extensive background in fine art photography and publishing. Her experience curating international calls and editing printed issues of AAP gives her a distinctive eye for originality, composition, and storytelling.
Why Enter AAP Magazine 54 Nature?
This call is about putting finished work where it can live beyond the feed. The selected images appear in a printed issue that readers keep on their shelves, and every winner receives a copy to show clients, editors and collaborators. The online Winners Gallery stays available after the announcement, which means your project has a stable link you can share in pitches and artist statements. Add a clear prize structure and a single theme that welcomes wide views and quiet details, and you have a simple way to place a nature project in front of people who care about it.
If you are weighing options alongside our best photo challenges online, this mix of cash awards, print publication and an evergreen web feature keeps things focused on the work and easy to plan around.
Rules and Copyright
This section about the rules and image rights of the AAP Magazine 54 Nature 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
Copyright remains with the photographer at all times. Images are used only in connection with the competition and for promoting the contest and winners on All About Photo. There is no resale of images and no third party use. If a third party requests usage, the organizer forwards the request to the photographer by email.
Copyright and Image Usage
Usage rights are limited to the competition and its promotion. Winning and finalist images may be reproduced to publish the magazine issue, present the Winners Gallery and announce results. The photographer keeps ownership of copyright.
For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
