Short Description
The World Nature Photography Awards (WNPA) 2026 is an international photography competition that celebrates the world’s best nature photography. Now in its sixth year, the competition aims to showcase nature’s beauty, inspire environmental stewardship, and drive a better future for our planet through striking, thought-provoking images.
Competition Mission is to Celebrate exceptional nature photography from around the globe.
Ensure winning work is seen by millions, raising awareness and inspiring action for a sustainable future.
Awards & Prizes:
The jury will award gold, silver, and bronze titles in 14 categories.
One photographer will be crowned the overall World Nature Photographer 2026 and receive prize money of $1,000.
Competition Categories (14):
Animals in their habitat
Animal portraits
Behaviour – Amphibians and reptiles
Behaviour – Birds
Behaviour – Invertebrates
Behaviour – Mammals
Plants and fungi
Urban wildlife
Planet Earth’s landscapes and environments
Black and white
Nature art
Nature photojournalism
People and nature
Underwater
Eligibility:
Open to amateur and professional nature photographers from any country worldwide.
Applicants must be over 18 years of age.
Entry Fees:
Early Bird Fee: £27 (valid until March 30, 2025)
Standard Fee: £30
How to Apply:
Detailed submission instructions, including portfolio upload guidelines and further application procedures, are available on the competition website.
Interested photographers are invited to visit the official WNPA website for full application details and to submit their entries.
Location:
United kingdom
Deadline:
30 June 2025
Website link:
https://www.worldnaturephotographyawards.com/
Apply link
https://www.worldnaturephotographyawards.com/nature-photography-competition-enter-now
