2026 Online Photography Competition

Great photography deserves to be seen. Camera Champ’s photography contest gives photographers of every skill level the opportunity to have their work published in Camera Champ Collective, gain recognition for their photography and win epic camera gear prizes.

Whether you shoot landscapes, wildlife, portraits, sport, travel, street photography, macro or creative work, this is your chance to share your best images with a wider photography community.

Accepting Entries From

Australia, New Zealand, United States, United Kingdom.

September 2026 Photography Contest Now Open

Deadline: 22 September 2026

Theme: Open - Submit your best photographs on any subject. All photography styles and genres are welcome.

Judges

Camera Champ is run by photographers, for photographers. Every entry is reviewed by the Camera Champ editorial team, led by former Royal Australian Air Force photographer and Getty Images photographer John Allman. Winning and selected images are judged on creativity, composition, storytelling and overall photographic impact.

1st Prize

• Published on the cover and featured inside Camera Champ Collective, print and digital edition.
• Complimentary print edition of Camera Champ Collective mailed to you.
• Camera equipment valued at AUD $15,000.00.
• Official winner's certificate.
• Winner spotlight, featured on our website and social media.

2nd Prize

• Published and featured inside Camera Champ Collective, print and digital edition.
• Official runner-up certificate.
• Runner-up spotlight, featured on our website and social media.

3rd Prize

• Published and featured inside Camera Champ Collective, print and digital edition.
• Official runner-up certificate.
• Runner-up spotlight, featured on our website and social media.