Organizer
Umbra Awards
Location
Global (Online competition)
Deadline
- Submission Deadline: August 30, 2025
- Winners Announcement: September 2025
Competition Category
The competition includes nine categories: People, Architecture, Fine Art, Black & White, Nature, Events, Sports, Advertising, and Portfolio .
Eligibility
Unlimited (Open to photographers worldwide aged 18+, whether seasoned professionals or emerging talents) .
Entry Fee
Paid: $50 per photo entry .
Prizes/Awards
- Grand Photographer of the Year: Umbra Grand Gold Statue, Gold Medal, Winner Seal & Certificate .
- 3 Gold Medal Winners: Gold Medal, Winner Seal & Certificate .
- 27 Category Winners: Winner Seal & Certificate .
- 30 Honorable Mentions: Certificate .
- Winning images are featured in the annual gallery book and online exhibitions .
Core Introduction
The Umbra International Photography Awards is a prestigious award celebrating visionaries who push the boundaries of creativity and redefine the art of visual storytelling . The competition recognizes photographers worldwide for their originality, technical mastery, and exceptional artistic vision .
