SAINT ETIENNE, France, June 6, 2026 - The Global Lens Photography Awards has opened its 2026 Call for Entries, inviting photographers around the world to submit work across a broad international awards program for contemporary photography.

The 2026 edition welcomes photographers aged 18 and above, regardless of nationality, residency or professional standing. Submissions are open across Advertising, Architecture, Black & White, Story & Culture, Fine Art, Minimalist, Nature, People and Special, with multiple subcategories designed to reflect the breadth of current photographic practice.

Created as an international platform for serious photographic recognition, Global Lens Photography Awards seeks work with visual strength, authorship and lasting presence. Photographers may submit single images or series, giving space to both decisive individual photographs and more developed bodies of work.

Selected photographers receive recognition designed to remain visible beyond the announcement of results. Awards benefits include official certificates, Annual Book publication, virtual exhibition placement, interview opportunities, website and social media visibility, and recognition across category and subcategory levels. The Photographer of the Year receives the competition's highest distinction, including a EUR 1,000 cash prize, commemorative trophy, dedicated Annual Book feature, published interview and prominent exhibition placement.

The competition is judged anonymously by an independent international panel, with entries considered for photographic merit, including visual impact, technique, composition and storytelling.

Registration for the 2026 awards opened on June 1, 2026. The Early-Bird deadline is July 30, 2026, with the final deadline set for September 30, 2026. Winners are scheduled to be announced in mid-November 2026.

Submissions are now open through the official awards portal at globallensawards.com.

About Global Lens Photography Awards

The Global Lens Photography Awards is an international photography competition celebrating excellence in contemporary photography. Through awards, publication, exhibition, interviews and digital visibility, Global Lens Awards supports photographers whose work reflects vision, craft and lasting photographic value.