London Camera Exchange Photographer of the Year ends 21 January 2026

Deadline: 21 January 2026. There’s a category for nearly every photography genre, from Landscapes to Portraits, Macro to Street photography, and beyond. Each category offers a unique opportunity to showcase your skills through your own lens.
Plus, with the People’s Choice and Emerging Talent awards, you can win huge prizes regardless of the category. Explore now and get inspired!

Expert Judges
Our panel comprises four distinguished photography experts, each bringing a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to the judging process.
Together, they will evaluate submissions based on composition, lighting, subject matter, and technical skill, ensuring a fair and thorough assessment of every entry.

About LCE
Founded in Guildford in 1956, London Camera Exchange is now proudly employee-owned, and we’re excited to celebrate our 70th anniversary in 2026!
With 26 high street stores nationwide, there’s award-winning service from the UK’s leading specialist photographic retailer near you — offering impartial expert advice, and the widest range of cameras, lenses and optical gear from top brands.

True to our name, we’re the go-to destination for trading in or upgrading your equipment.
Whether you visit us in-store or online, we look forward to helping you capture your next great shot.

Prizes:

This free-to-enter competition features a £10,000 prize fund and 14 diverse categories, including a People’s Choice award determined by public vote, and our Emerging Talent award, offering photography students the chance to win prizes for both themselves and their university.

Photo Contest Website: https://poty.lcegroup.co.uk/