The theme for the 2025 London Photography Awards, “Legends in Focus,” celebrates photographers who create images that transcend the ordinary, leaving a lasting impact through their artistry and vision.
We invite professional photographers, passionate amateurs, and aspiring students from around the world to take part in this prestigious competition. Whether capturing the beauty of everyday life, exploring innovative techniques, or telling compelling visual stories, this year’s theme challenges participants to craft work that reflects creativity, excellence, and timeless appeal.
Join us in showcasing your talent, as we honour those who redefine photography and inspire future generations.
The London Photography Awards competition is designed for the convenience of the entrant by entering online and uploading your entries.
The London Photography Awards is open to anyone aged 18 and above residing anywhere in the world. The entries are open to professional, amateur, and student photographers on a global level, where we invite amazing photographers such as yourselves to enter and become a part of the London Photography Awards family.
The competition is open to all forms of photography taken up to 5 years from 2020, from commissioned, published, unpublished, and personal work, from professional and photography aficionados.
The submissions should be saved in a flattened JPEG or JPG format. (keep them under 4MB, 1,200px wide is preferable, 300dpi, RGB).
*All entries must be submitted for judging exactly as published or implemented and may not be modified for the competition. The London Photography Awards may request proof of initial production and/or publication date.
The London Photography Awards competition is designed for convenience of the entrant by entering online and uploading your entries.
There are FIVE (5) levels of achievement in the competition:
London Photographer of the Year
Category Winners of the Year (11 Categories)
Platinum Winner (85-100 points)
Gold Winner (60-84 points)
Silver Winner (50-59 points)
The number of awards presented by London Photography Awards is determined by the number of submissions in a given category, the scoring range, and the number of tied scores.
Our esteemed jury panel consists of leading gallery owners, publishers, editors, and renowned photographers, whose contributions and innovations to the world of art are genuinely inspirational. Collectively they evaluate, select, and reward photographs across the categories of Architecture, Black & White, Commercial, Covid-19 Related, Editorial, Fine Art, London Photography, Minimalist, Nature, People, and Special Category.
Submissions are judged at random without comparison in the same categories. Our judges will score on a scale of 1-100 based on:
Originality (Uniqueness of Concept / Expression of Theme) Creativity (Storytelling / Mood) Technical Execution (Composition, Colour, Lighting, Exposure & Focus) Subject Matter / Relevancy to Category Topic Overall Impression / Wow Factor
Entries receiving an average score under 60 do not receive an award.
To uphold IAA’s mission, London Photography Awards strives to keep the awards financially accessible and its judging process impartial. To further accommodate photographers of varying disciplines, numerous categories are made available to entrants.
London Photography also keeps its submission process simple, and everything can be completed online. When an entrant wins, they would not be required to pay any acceptance fees to have their achievement(s) announced internationally.
$30/image for professional and $25/image for amateur/student categories. There are no limits in the number of entries.
Fees are non-refundable. Withdrawn entries (whether withdrawn by entrant or by the London Photography Awards for entrant's failure to comply with the entry rules) will NOT be refunded.
Multiple entries must be submitted at the same time as your first entry in order to be counted as "additional entries". An entry submitted at a later time will be counted as a "first entry".
Enter Awards
Participants may purchase a Bundle Entries Package, which can be used within the year of the competition when the package is purchased.
The package is priced at $185 for 10 Credits. One (1) Entry Category = One (1) Credit. With the package, you are be able to save up to $11 per entry.
Get Now, Save On Entry Fee| 2025 Entry Period | Early Bird (9 Jan - 6 Feb 2025) |
Regular (7 Feb - 6 Mar 2025) |
Final (7 Mar - 3 Apr 2025) |
Final Extension (4 Apr - 2 May 2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Single | $25 | $30 | $35 | $40 |
| Professional Series (2-8 images) |
$35 | $40 | $45 | $50 |
| Amateur / Student Single | $20 | $25 | $30 | $35 |
| Amateur / Student Series | $30 | $35 | $40 | $45 |
| Additional Category | $15 | $20 | $25 | $30 |
| Bundle Entries Package: $185 for 10 Credits (Save Up-to $115!) One (1) Category = One (1) Credit | ||||
| Judging: 3 Apr - 15 May | ||||
| Winners Announcement: 16 May 2025 | ||||
| Work submitted must have been created within the last 5 years (2020-2025). | ||||
| Benefits / Winning Level | Photographer of the Year | Category Winners of the Year | Platinum Winners | Gold Winners | Silver Winners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash Prizes | $3,000 (Pro) $2,000 (Amateur / Student) |
$100 / Category | - | - | - |
| LITO Statuette | • | - | - | - | - |
| Winner’s Special Feature on Category Page | • | - | - | - | - |
| Highlight Gallery on Main Page | • | - | - | - | - |
| Mentioned in Winner Press Release | • | • | - | - | - |
| Photo Showcased at London Photography Awards’ Gallery Section | • | • | • | - | - |
| Mentioned in London Photography Awards’ e-Newsletter | • | • | - | - | - |
| Mentioned in Media Partner Website: Muse.World | • | • | • | - | - |
| Dedicated Social Post | • | • | • | - | - |
| Winner’s Website Links | • | • | • | • | - |
| Eligible to Purchase London Photography Awards’ Statuette | • | • | • | • | - |
| Winner's Interview | • | • | • | • | • |
| Winner’s Profile/Page | • | • | • | • | • |
| Winner e-Certificate | • | • | • | • | • |
| Winner’s Badge (Digital) | • | • | • | • | • |
| Winner’s Site Bug | • | • | • | • | • |
| Email Signature Badge (Digital) | • | • | • | • | • |
| Winner’s Press Release Template | • | • | • | • | • |
*Note: Cash prizes are not cumulative. Only one cash prize can be awarded to each winner with the highest available prize applied.
For example, if a winner is awarded both London Photographer of the Year (Professional Category) and Category Winner of the Year, they will only receive the $3000 cash prize from the London Photographer of the Year and not $100 from the winning the latter. First placed Category Winners can only receive one $100 cash prize even if they win the title in multiple categories.
If you submitted your entries through an award agent and won either London Photographer or Category Winner of the Year, IAA will proceed to issue the cash prize to the closest representative of the winning entry, the award agent, to collect it on your behalf. Please liaise with your award agent on the matter of cash prizes. Cash prizes will be issued either to the winners or award agent within a month after the announcement of results.
The London Photography Awards and International Awards Associate’s decision are final in its sole discretion and binding in relation to all matters relating to Competitions and may not be subject to any discussions or correspondence.
The London Photography Awards is a global platform that captures, celebrates, and retains the many talented photographers of all levels and genres with their timeless imagery and ingenuity.
Evoking emotions from all senses, we believe that a single photograph can transcend all languages and country, becoming truly international by telling a story of its own. This is your time to show your creativity, and this is the perfect platform to do so.
Up to $7,000 cash prizes to be won annually.
Your winning entries will be displayed and promoted on the London Photography Awards’ website for 5 years, adding another platform of promotion for your benefit.
Winning comes with the acknowledgement of your work, and with it fame and prestige of your achievement.
Have your images displayed on your profile, on the London Photography Awards’ website, offering direct links to online platforms for an extended reach.
Win and shift perks to your favor! Launch your career to greater heights with a win, and let your clients come to you.
Winning the London Photography Awards showcases your abilities and achievements, setting you apart from your peers.
Entering the awards is cheaper than marketing, and the returns upon winning is unmistakably huge.
With a wider reach, expand your existing clientele with new parties’ growing interest in you.
Convince and assure your existing clientele with your success.
Winning the London Photography Awards is something to shout about. Gain exposure with free PR opportunities and our press-release template for winners.
All winners will get a chance to submit your interview and be featured on London Photography Awards’ Media Partner website - Muse.World, an international blog for creative inspirations.
London Photography Awards keep entry fees low to encourage individual/agency participation.
Expand your clientele globally with a win.
Selected Platinum Winners will be featured on London Photography Awards’ Media Partner website - Muse.World.
More than 20 international jurors evaluate your work each year.
Simple entry steps with online submissions only.
There is never an acceptance fee for winners.
The category that is London-focused, as compared to other international categories.
