Organizer

Natural History Museum, London

Location

Global competition, organizer based in London, UK

Deadline

4 December 2025, 11.30 GMT

Competition Category

• Wildlife photography
• Animal photography
• Plant photography
• Fungi photography
• Landscape photography
• Underwater environment photography
• Nature photography

Eligibility

Unlimited (open to both amateur and professional photographers)

Entry Fee

Paid Adult competition: £35 per entrant (early bird £30) Free for entrants aged 18-26 Free for entrants from specific countries

Prizes/Awards

• Cash awards
• Award certificates
• Trophy (for top award)
• Invitation to awards ceremony in London
• Publication in competition portfolio
• Exhibition at Natural History Museum
• Global touring exhibition

Core Introduction

Wildlife Photographer of the Year is one of the world's most prestigious nature photography competitions, organized by the Natural History Museum in London. The competition showcases the finest wildlife photography, highlighting compelling images that tell stories about the beauty, power and fragility of the natural world. Judged by a panel of renowned wildlife photographers, conservationists and editors, winning photographs are featured in an acclaimed exhibition that tours globally after its London debut.