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World Photo Annual
Honoring the most extraordinary photographers of our time
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A celebration of the enduring power of photography, this prestigious annual contest awards the Photographer of the Year honor
Welcoming both series and individual entries that remind viewers of the indisputable power of photography
Awarding the most exceptional creators with our highest possible global honor
Professional
Photographer of the Year
Awarded to the Winner in Each of the 22 Categories
INTERNATIONAL
Photographer of the Year
WINNERS OF EACH CATEGORY ADVANCE TO COMPETE FOR THE OVERALL TITLES
Non-Professional
Discovery of the Year
Awarded to the Winner in Each of the 22 Categories
INTERNATIONAL
Discovery of the Year
Awards & Benefits
Winners of the reFocus Awards enjoy more than prizes; honorees will be actively promoted and celebrated throughout the year and beyond.
Prizes are designed to meet your needs as a photographer, wherever they are in their careers.
Our Most Prestigious Title
Crowning the International Photographer and Discovery of the Year winners, as well as Photographers of the Year
Global Exposure
Receive international press exposure as well as have your work judged by industry professionals, gallery directors, museum curators, and influential tastemakers
Cash Prizes
$5,000+ in cash prizes
Exhibition
An artist-forward space dedicated to exhibiting your works online
Winner's Assets
Custom badges and certificates to seamlessly share your wins with the world and get your work the attention it deserves
Artist Directory
Receive your own personalized page with links to your website and social profiles as a year-round point of discovery for your work
Press Release
Customized press assets to help you share your win using a professionally written and formatted press release
Winner’s Interview
A publicly-shared and promoted interview with links to your work and social profile will help you get the global recognition you deserve
The reFocus Trophy
Reserved for contest and category winners at the reFocus Awards, our custom engraved crystal and metal trophy signifies that the honoree is one of the most distinctive photographers of our time.
Contest Winners
Category Winners
* Winner's title and award distribution may vary depending on the contest.
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Professional
Non Professional
International Photographer of the Year
Photographer of the Year (Per Category)
Category Winners (Silver & Bronze)
People's Vote Award
Honorable Mention
Nominee
Every Entrant
$3,500 Cash Prizes
Published Winner's Interview
Printed & Embossed Winner’s Achievement Certificate
Credit For Free Entry to Another reFocus Contest
Receive Feature in Dedicated Email to Global Audience
Premier Artist Placements Throughout reFocus Website
Prominent Feature in Winner's Gallery
Custom Press Release Tailored to Your Achievement
Public Profile in reFocus's Artist Directory
International Press Exposure to our Global Community
Digital Winner's Certificate & Badge
Free Entry & Placement In the People's Vote Award Gallery
Showcase in Winner's Gallery
Chance to be Featured on reFocus's Social Media & Newsletter
Winner Coverage:
We're thrilled to have helped the winners of our contests receive the attention their work deserves in global media placements.
Testimonials
People's Vote Award
Worldwide Exposure for All Nominated Images
One of our primary missions as an artist-first community is to ensure that your photography gets the exposure it deserves. That’s why all nominated entries are automatically entered into the People’s Vote Awards in addition to our juried awards.
During the People’s Vote Awards, the public is invited to be inspired by your work while supporting it by voting for their favorite images within each contest category.
This unique honor is one of the many ways we aim to increase the chances of our artists like you being discovered and receiving well-deserved recognition.
Judges
Our international panel of judges represents today’s topmost tier of influence and distinction within our photography community.
Judges include world-renowned photographers, curators, directors, and industry professionals who were chosen based on their respected positions within the global photography world.
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Contest Categories
Images can be entered into multiple categories and will be judged independently of one another based on the selected category.
We highly encourage you to be expansive in your interpretation and selection of categories for your work.
Abstract
Advertising & Commercial
Aerial
Architecture
Conceptual
Domestic Animals
Event
Fashion & Beauty
Film/Analog
Fine Art
Landscapes
Minimalism
Nature
People
Photojournalism
Portrait
Sports
Still Life
Street
Travel
Underwater
Wildlife
Entry Info & Pricing
2024 World Photo Annual
Contest Closed
View the 2024 Winner’s Gallery or subscribe to be the first to hear when the World Photo Annual relaunches, as well as to receive news and updates about other contests.
Image Credits
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