Flickr’s World Photography Day contest is formally open!

Our annual World Photography Day contest kicks off August third and when you haven’t joined us in Flickr contest festivities earlier than, it is a nice time to get began. Every 12 months, we collect the neighborhood collectively to have a good time World Photography Day by internet hosting a contest that provides a possibility for photographers to indicate off their very own work whereas additionally being impressed by unimaginable pictures submitted by photographers all around the globe. This 12 months’s contest will provide members 5 completely different classes to compete in. Which means 5 possibilities at profitable some superior prizes and displaying off your best work to the Flickr neighborhood. So let’s get began. Introducing our classes!

Nature – Tag your picture with WPD26Nature – This class is for our nature lovers. If you end up trekking by the woods, pausing to understand a chicken at your yard birdfeeder, or having fun with the velvety petals of a houseplant, you will discover a spot on this class. Nature photographs together with landscapes, flowers and foliage, seascapes, astrophotography and extra may be added to this one. 

People – Tag your picture with WPD26People – The individuals class invitations you to indicate off your individuals expertise. Candids, studio work, so long as there are individuals round, tag them for this class. Some frequent guests on this class vary from portraits, household shoots, documentary model shoots, weddings and a lot extra, get artistic!

Animals – Tag your picture with WPD26Animals – All animals, from wild to home (so pets are welcome right here) needs to be added below this class. From your cute canine sleeping on the sofa to a colony of penguins you notice on an journey to the Bay of Isles (see beneath), submit your animal pictures on this class. 

Urban – Tag your picture with WPD26Urban – Our city class is a fan favourite. This class celebrates metropolis scenes, structure and buildings, nonetheless life, and avenue artwork simply to call a number of.  

Film – Tag your picture with WPD26Film – Something new! This 12 months we’re including a particular class for the entire movie lovers in the neighborhood. No matter the topic, in case your picture is shot on movie, then it may be entered into this class. We can’t wait to deliver some extra consideration to the neighborhood’s attractive movie pictures. 

How to hitch?

Now you’ve received all the main points, it’s time to hitch the enjoyable. Head over to our World Photography Day Contest 2026 group and skim by the total contest guidelines. Once you’ve received a deal with on these, begin on the lookout for these photographs that you simply need to enter into the operating. Tag and share them to the picture pool to make your submissions official! The contest kicks off on Monday, August third and can finish at 9pm PT on World Photography Day, August nineteenth with winners being introduced the final week of August!

The prizes!

This 12 months’s class winners will every win a MODE Box that features a VIP Pass to MODE, a model new, distinctive pictures competition that’s happening in Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 18th – twentieth. We know your profitable photographs can be loved by others so we’re additionally that includes your profitable picture at MODE for the pictures neighborhood to see your work! Winner’s may even take house a 12 months of Flickr Pro. An wonderful prize bundle that captures the World Photography Day spirit! So don’t wait, the competition is open at the moment and runs by August nineteenth.

More questions? Find solutions within the contest FAQs.