EARTH PHOTO ends 4 March 2026
Deadline: 4 March 2026. Earth Photo invites photographers and filmmakers from around the world to submit work that tells powerful stories about our planet… its landscapes and communities, its beauty and resilience, and the urgent challenges it faces.
Submissions are open to any genre of photography and film, including documentary, photojournalism, conceptual, fine art, and beyond.
Whether through a single image, a series, or a short film, we welcome work that deepens our understanding of life on Earth and sparks reflection on our shared future.
We are particularly interested in work exploring:
– Human connections to the natural world, identity and climate
– The balance between development, sustainability and justice
– The natural and social value of environments and ecosystems
– Biodiversity, conservation and the climate emergency
– Indigenous knowledge, resilience, and adaptation to change
These themes are starting points, not limits. Earth Photo encourages diverse perspectives and creative interpretations of what it means to live on a changing planet.
Prizes:
Earth Photo Award 2026
£1,000 for an outstanding photography project that tells a compelling story about life on Earth.
Climate of Change Award
£500 for work exploring the impacts of climate change on people, environments, or wildlife; or highlighting resilience and innovative adaptations leading to positive action.
Moving Image Award
£500 for the most powerful short film conveying a story about our planet and its inhabitants.
Sidney Nolan Trust Residency Prize
A two-week residency at The Rodd, the former home of Sir Sidney Nolan, awarded to a UK-based practitioner. The residency offers unique access to Nolan’s photographic archives and recognises internationally relevant storytelling and innovation. Selected by … Read more
David Wolf Kaye Future Potential Awards
Awarded to two practitioners aged 25 or under (as of the deadline for entries) – one in still photography and one in moving image. Each winner will receive: £250 towards their next project plus Mentoring by award-winning photographer Marissa Roth or leading … Read more
Photoworks Digital Residency
At least one participant will be selected to collaborate with Photoworks on a digital presentation of their work, with an award of £400.
New Scientist Editors Award
Mentoring from the New Scientist editorial team, with the potential for a feature in the magazine’s Aperture section or an online video article. Selected by Tim Boddy (Picture Editor) and David Stock (Head of Editorial Video)
Photo Contest Website: http://artopps.co.uk/opportunities/earth-photo26
