Minimalist Photography
© Alexandre Brisson

Photography Competition

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MPA 2026 Trophy

AWARDS & PRIZES

The overall winner receives a €2,000 cash prize, a hand-crafted trophy, and the prestigious title of Minimalist Photographer of the Year. Additionally, all category winners gain extensive global exposure, with their winning works published in the official Annual Book and showcased at our exclusive gallery exhibition.

Jury Members
Will Be Announced
Soon.

We are currently finalizing an international panel of photography experts. The full jury for the 2026 edition will be announced soon.

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Past Judging From Past Judging
Selection 2025
It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.
— Henry David Thoreau, American writer and philosopher

MINIMALIST PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
ANNUAL BOOK

Selected works from the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, along with images from all Honorable Mention recipients, will be published in the Minimalist Photography Awards Annual Book.

This publication showcases a broad selection of outstanding work recognized by the jury and celebrates photographers whose images demonstrate exceptional creativity, vision, and dedication to the art of minimalist photography.

Jury Team

An international panel of photographers, curators, and industry experts.

S Sylvia Janschek

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M Matthias Weissengruber

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L Leon Boch

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M Milad Safabakhsh

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Minimalist Photography Awards

As an approach in photography, minimalist photography can be adopted by photographers in all genres. No matter if you are a street, architecture, or landscape photographer, minimalist photos are always an option as long as you maintain a minimalistic perspective toward your surroundings.
— Milad Safabakhsh, Founder of Minimalist Photography Awards
Nicolas Ferri Gallery Exhibition

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Join thousands of visionary photographers from around the world. Submit your best minimalist work to compete for the Photographer of the Year title, cash prizes, and international exhibition.

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