Neutral Density Photography Awards 2026
Major annual international photo contest with six professional and five non-professional categories. Entry fees range from USD 24 to USD 34, plus USD 10 for an additional category. The confirmed net cash prize pool is USD 10,000. The final deadline is 20 September 2026, and results are scheduled for 22 November 2026.
- Deadline
- Final Deadline: 20 September 2026 — Exact time and timezone were not published. Confirm on the official page before submitting.
- Fee
- 10.00 USD – 34.00 USD
- Eligibility
- Open worldwide to professional and non-professional photographers aged 18 or older. Professional means earning at least half of income from photography. There is no restriction on capture date, prior publication is allowed, and official rules do not expressly prohibit AI-generated images. Original work and ownership proof are required.
- Rights
- Copyright remains with photographers; the broad all-entry promotional licence is worldwide, irrevocable and royalty-free, including media-partner use, while resale is prohibited and credit is required.
- Outcome
- USD 10,000 total: USD 3,500 Professional Grand, USD 2,400 Non-Professional Grand, six USD 500 Professional category prizes and five USD 400 Non-Professional category prizes
- Verification
- Verified