All About Photo Awards 2026 - The Mind's Eye

For over a decade, All About Photo has provided photographers from around the world with a global platform to showcase their work, gain international exposure, and compete for over $100,000 in prizes awarded to date.

Overview

All About Photo Awards – The Mind’s Eye is an international photography competition created in 2016 by Sandrine Hermand-Grisel and Fabien Hermand, founders of All About Photo. Recognized as one of today’s leading global photo contests, it celebrates outstanding contemporary photography across all genres. Each year, thousands of photographers from around the world submit their work to be reviewed by an eminent panel of industry leaders. The competition offers significant visibility through international exposure, features on All About Photo’s high-traffic platform, promotional campaigns, and compelling cash prizes. Dedicated to discovering and supporting new talent, All About Photo Awards continues to highlight exceptional voices shaping the future of photography.

Practical Info

All About Photo Awards, The Mind’s Eye is open to all individuals age 18 and older. It is open to professional and amateur photographers alike. The competition is open to all genres and subject matter will be considered. All types of photography, from digital to analog to alternative processes and beyond are encouraged to enter. All works must be original. No AI Permitted.

Submissions can include up to 40 images. The Early Bird deadline is January 8, 2026, at a rate of $30 for three images. After that, the Regular deadline is January 27, 2026, at $35 for three images. Each additional image is $5.

Prize recipients will receive $5,000 in cash awards, extensive press coverage, and global recognition. The grand prize is $2,500, the 2nd prize is $1,000, the 3rd prize is $750, the 4th prize is $500, and the 5th prize is $250. All 50 winners will have their work published or showcased in the All About Photo Winners Gallery, newsletter, social media, and will be featured in the printed issue of AAP Magazine Special Edition All About Photo Awards 2026. In addition, a selection of entrants of particular merit will be invited to display their portfolio on the website www.all-about-photo.com.

This year, the sole juror is Steve McCurry (Photographer, Magnum Photos).

All About Photo

All About Photo is an independent platform for photography professionals and enthusiasts. Born from the need to centralize photography resources, they showcase portfolios, schools, contests, exhibitions, interviews, and more in one place. Their mission is to inform, educate, and inspire photographers worldwide. Through their monthly magazine and annual competition, they support photographers of all levels, aiming to boost their exposure and success.