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INTERNATIONAL
PHOTOGRAPHY
CONTEST
16th edition
7 photographic
categories
Discover the photographic categories to which you can submit your photos. You will be able to compete in as many as you want and win in each of them, as well as competing for Photographer of the Year 2025!
Jury of international
experts and photographers
A jury of big international names, including Magnum Photographer Harry Gruyaert, Olympic photographer Adam Pretty, chief editors of major industry publications and many more!
Lot of prizes
and lot of possibilities
In addition to competing for the title of Photographer of the Year 2025, you can win as first place in your category. Get noticed by the photographers on the jury and win media coverage in major magazines!
URBAN Photo Awards: the contest that becomes the heart of
Trieste Photo Days festival
01.04 » 31.05.2025
Submissions open for Single Photos, Projects & Portfolios, Books, Zines and young section
By the end of June 2025
Selected Photographers will be published on the website in alphabetical order (not ranked). 20% of selected photographers will have the chance to participate in summer exhibitions and previews as well.
By the middle of July 2025
Semifinalists will be published on the website in alphabetical order (not ranked): about 800 single photos, 100 projects & portfolios and 20 books will be selected.
By the end of July 2025
Finalist Photographers will be published on the website in alphabetical order (not ranked): about 200 single photos, 30 projects & portfolios and 5 books will be selected.
Mid-September 2025
Shortlist will be published on the website in alphabetical order (not ranked): about 40 single photos, 5 projects & portfolios and 3 books
Saturday 26 October 2025
Winner announcement and award ceremony live at Trieste Photo Days: overall winner, first classified, honorable mentions, special selected.
The Art of Victory: Trophies and Medals by Giorgio Celiberti™
Discover the URBAN trophies and medals by Giorgio Celiberti™, the illustrious Venice Biennale Italian artist.
Learn more
The international photo contest dedicated to young talents!
Other than competing for victory you will be able to experience the competition as a juror voting the competing photos.
Get your work seen by our international jurors and special guests!
