Photography Competition
Global Photography Excellence // 2026 Edition
Photography Competition
The MPA recognizes photography's leading talents who are creating, shaping and defining the world of photography today.
Win 2000€ and international recognition in the prestigious Minimalist Photography Awards.
Enter our photography contest for a chance to win and have your stunning work exhibited globally.
Winners and honorable mentions will be featured in the annual MPA book, showcasing the best in minimalist photography.
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.
We are currently finalizing an international panel of photography experts. The full jury for the 2026 edition will be announced soon.
From Past Judging
2025
It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.
PHOTO BY Artist
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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.
An international panel of photographers, curators, and industry experts.
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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.
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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