Monte-Carlo Photo Contest ends 19 September 2025

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Deadline: 19 September 2025. The Monte-Carlo Photo Contest is an annual international photography competition, open to photographers of all nationalities, whether amateur or professional.
The competition is under the patronage of the FIAP (Federation Internationale de l’Art Photographique) and the AAPMC (Académie de l’Art Photographique de Monte-Carlo).

Four themes:
Glamour and Beauty
World in Focus
Landscape
Free theme
FIAP Honours – In accordance with the FIAP rules on honours, the Monte-Carlo Photo Contest classifications are valid for AFIAP, EFIAP levels, and CAFIAP and CEFIAP distinctions.

Monaco is a new FIAP country, A total of 134 prizes will be awarded

Prizes:

A ‘Light Blue Pin FIAP’ will be awarded to the best overall author.
A ‘Special Red Plaque AAPMC’ will be awarded to the best absolute photo.

For each of the themes
1st Prize: Monte-Carlo Photo Contest Plaque and FIAP Gold Medal
2nd Prize: Monte-Carlo Photo Contest Plaque and FIAP Silver Medal
3rd Prize: Monte-Carlo Photo Contest Plaque and Bronze Medal FIAP
4th and 5th Prize: FIAP Honourable Mention Diploma
6th to 30th Place: ‘Jury’s Special Mention’ Diploma

Photo Contest Website: https://www.montecarlophotocontest.org/