The World Food Photography Awards 2025 is set to tantalize taste buds and capture imaginations worldwide. This annual competition, sponsored by Tenderstem® Bimi® Broccolini, invites photographers to showcase the diverse and delicious world of food through their lenses. From farm to table, celebration to sustenance, the contest explores every aspect of our relationship with what we eat and drink.
Founded in 2011 by Caroline Kenyon, the World Food Photography Awards have grown into a global phenomenon, attracting entries from nearly 100 countries. With over 25 categories, the competition caters to a wide range of photographic styles and subjects. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or an enthusiastic amateur, there’s a place for your unique perspective on food.
The stakes are high, with a mouth-watering £5,000 grand prize for the overall winner. But it’s not just about the cash – winners gain international exposure, with their work featured in London’s prestigious Mall Galleries and extensive media coverage. Category winners also receive trophies and exhibition opportunities, while special prizes like the Errazuriz Wine Photographer of the Year award offer additional incentives for niche specialties.
Mark your calendars: entries close on February 9, 2025. Adult entries start at £35 for up to 6 images, with additional shots at £7 each. Students and under-18s can enter for free, encouraging the next generation of food photographers to join the feast.
From the new “World of Drinks” category to classics like “Street Food” and “Food for the Family,” the World Food Photography Awards 2025 covers every flavor of food photography. Special categories like “The James Beard Foundation Photography Award” celebrate the people behind American food culture, while the “Politics of Food” category tackles weightier issues through the lens of our plates.
The World Food Photography Awards 2025 isn’t just a contest – it’s a global celebration of food, culture, and creativity. Whether you’re capturing a Michelin-starred masterpiece or a humble family meal, your unique vision deserves a seat at this table. So grab your camera, prep your ingredients, and get ready to serve up something spectacular!
If you need inspiration you can go through the post we dedicated to the winners of the last edition: Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2024 Winners: A Visual Feast. In this post you can find spectacular images like this Red Bean Paste Balls by Zhonghua Yang, Overal Winner of the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2024.
The World Food Photography Awards 2025 prizes
The World Food Photography Awards 2025 offers a smorgasbord of prizes that go far beyond mere monetary value. While the cash rewards are certainly appetizing, the real feast lies in the exposure and opportunities winners receive. Here’s a breakdown of what’s on offer:
- Overall Winner: £5,000 and a solo exhibition at the Mall Galleries, London
- Category Winners: Trophies and featured spots in the Mall Galleries exhibition
- Errazuriz Wine Photographer of the Year: £1,000 cash prize
- Production Paradise Previously Published Category: Spotlight Food & Drink Photography + Motion, and a directory listing worth £690
- MPB Award for Innovation: £1,000 voucher for used photography equipment
- Student Food Photographer of the Year: RPS membership and a mentorship session with a commercial photography consultant
Additionally, all category finalists receive an invitation to the VIP awards evening in London, providing invaluable networking opportunities with industry leader
Categories of the World Food Photography Awards 2025
The World Food Photography Awards 2025 offers a diverse menu of categories, ensuring every aspect of food photography is represented:
- NEW: World of Drinks – Celebrating beverages of all kinds (except wine)
- Food Influencer – For images shared by food influencers on various platforms
- Champagne Taittinger Wedding Food Photographer – Focusing on food’s role in weddings
- MPB Award for Innovation – Seeking original, boundary-pushing images
- The James Beard Foundation Photography Award – Honoring the people behind America’s food culture
- unearthed® Food for Sale – Capturing the buying and selling of food worldwide
- Bring Home the Harvest – Focusing on the harvesting process
- Champagne Taittinger Food for Celebration – Photos of celebratory occasions centered around food
- Claire Aho Award for Women Photographers – Open to women photographers of all ages
- Production Paradise Previously Published – For images already published in various media
- Tiptree Cake Award – Dedicated to stunning images of cakes
- Cream of the Crop – Product shots of unprepared food
- Street Food – Capturing the essence of global street food culture
- Hotel Art Group Food Stylist Award – Recognizing the art of food styling
- The Philip Harben Award for Food in Action – Celebrating images of people preparing or serving food
- Food for the Family – Photos showing families eating together
- Politics of Food – Exploring social and political issues related to food
- World Food Programme Food for Life – Humanitarian images of food’s unifying power
- On The Phone – Mobile phone photography category
- Fortnum & Mason Food at the Table – Images of food in dining settings
- Errazuriz Wine Photographer of the Year – With sub-categories for Produce, People, and Places
- Marks & Spencer Food Portraiture – Studio-style images of prepared food
- Food in the Field – Images of food in its natural setting
- Student Food Photographer of the Year – Open to students in recognized photography courses
- Young (Under 18) – For aspiring photographers aged 17 or younger
- The Bimi® Prize – Special prize for the best image of fresh fruit or vegetables
Submission deadlines and entry fees
Planning to enter the World Food Photography Awards 2025? Here’s what you need to know about dates and costs:
- Final Submission Deadline: Sunday, February 9, 2025
- Adult Entry Fee: £35 for up to 6 images, £7 for each additional image
- On the Phone Category: £7 per entry (£2 donated to Action Against Hunger)
- Student and Under 18s Entry: Free (maximum 5 images allowed)
The World Food Photography Awards 2025 welcomes photographers of all levels, from seasoned professionals to enthusiastic amateurs. The entry process is straightforward: register on the official website, upload your images, and complete your submission.
Whether food photography is your thing, or you just love photography in general, you can check out our list of the best photo contests available worldwide. A resource that can help you find even more platforms to showcase your shots and hone your skills.
