The Global Photography Awards (GPA) is a truly international photography competition celebrating the stories, efforts and unique perspectives behind each and every click of the shutter. As a platform that recognizes exceptional talent in photography, the award presents the identity of each photographer, displaying the beauty and elegance of your creations worldwide.
Fostering the growth of visual arts across the globe, the Global Photography Awards welcomes inspiring photographers from every corner, no matter professionals, amateurs, or students to express themselves through a single masterpiece. The mission is simple, to gather the world’s greatest individuals who believe that their photographs can make a difference, and to showcase this excellence to the very world.
Recognize your moment and become the next extraordinary photographer to secure global achievements, having your images displayed on a worldwide stage in front of an audience, where each frame will be appreciated with utmost admiration.
The Global Photography Awards transcends traditional boundaries, introducing exclusive alternatives that will diversify your chances of winning, greatly elevating the opportunity for you to be celebrated with attractive cash prizes and rewards!
Professional Photographer of the Year
Awarded with $5,000 of cash prizes
and a 2025 Maia Statuette
Amateur / Student Photographer of the Year
Awarded with $3,000 of cash prizes
and a 2025 Maia Statuette
Global Category Winners of the Year
(Professional & Amateur/Students)
Awarded with $100 of cash prizes each
Platinum, Gold & Silver Winners
Honorable e-Certificate
Exclusive Interview Opportunity to be Featured on Muse.World
Featured in the globally renowned Hall of Fame, and exclusive access to extensive marketing promotions & materials
Featured globally in the Virtual Exhibition Gallery
Dedicated Winner Profile Page prepared to display your winning masterpieces
VIEW COMPLETE WINNER BENEFITS HEREThe Global Photography Awards features a diverse array of categories, including International Photography, Fine Art Photography, Architecture Photography, Black & White Photography, Nature Photography, People Photography, Editorial Photography, Commercial Photography, Fashion Photography, Minimalist Photography, and other special categories such as Event Photography, Mobile Photography, Film Photography, AI-Generated Photography, and more.
Asides from general categories introduced to celebrate photographic excellence, the competition introduces the debut of its newly created Supporting Category Awards, dedicated to honor individuals, companies, and organizations that play a vital role in shaping the photography industry and community worldwide.
Early Bird
May 22 -
June 18
Regular
June 19 -
July 17
Final
July 18 -
August 14
Final
Extension
August 15 -
September 12
Global Photographers of the Year: Francisco Negroni (Professional) and Andrea Sagui (Amateur/Student Category).
Category Winners of the Year: Jan-Tore Oevrevik, Salem McBunny
Photographer / Company
Francisco Negroni
Category
Nature Photography - Atmospheric Phenomena
Country / Region
Chile
Photographer / Company
Andrea Sagui
Category
Nature Photography - Landscapes
Country / Region
Italy
Photographer / Company
Salem McBunny
Category
Fine Art Photography - Portrait
Country / Region
Mexico
Photographer / Company
Jan-Tore Oevrevik
Category
International Photography - Iceland Photography
Country / Region
United States
Photographer / Company
Jan-Tore Oevrevik
Category
Nature Photography - Drone
Country / Region
United States
Photographer / Company
Shirley Wung
Category
Fine Art Photography - People
Country / Region
Taiwan
Photographer / Company
Shirley Wung
Category
Nature Photography - Milky Way
Country / Region
Taiwan
Photographer / Company
Shirley Wung
Category
Architecture Photography - Cityscapes
Country / Region
Taiwan
Photographer / Company
Stephan Goss
Category
Editorial Photography - War/Conflict
Country / Region
United Arab Emirates
Photographer / Company
Jan-Tore Oevrevik
Category
Nature Photography - Wildlife
Country / Region
United States
Photographer / Company
Didi Hsu
Category
Architecture Photography - Bridges
Country / Region
Taiwan
Photographer / Company
Jan-Tore Oevrevik
Category
Nature Photography - Landscapes
Country / Region
United States
Photographer / Company
Angelo van der Klift
Category
Fine Art Photography - Surreal
Country / Region
Netherlands
Photographer / Company
Shang yao-yuan
Category
People Photography - Conceptual
Country / Region
Taiwan
Photographer / Company
João Coelho
Category
Editorial Photography - Documentary
Country / Region
Portugal
Photographer / Company
Shirley Wung
Category
Editorial Photography - Culture
Country / Region
Taiwan
2025 Global Photography Awards Statuette - Maia
With the Global Photography Awards, there is no better representation than Maia as the face of the competition, and to acknowledge the hearts of each and every photographer who has demonstrated their skills.
Maia draws inspiration from the mythology, and this powerful connection signifies the enduring legacy that exceptional photography leaves behind, its ability to ignite conversations, evoke emotions, and inspire new perspectives.
The wings, grand and expressive, are symbolic of the creative freedom that the art of photography embodies. Experiences, emotions, and unseen wonders are what Maia captures within its unique blend of silver gradients, urging photographers to capture more than just images.
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