Show your view of the world

Photo competition 2026 – Take part now & submit your pictures

One of the most exciting photo competitions in Germany – will be exhibited at Imaging World in Nuremberg.

What is the Imaging World photo competition?

The 2026 Imaging World photo competition is one of the most exciting photo competitions in Germany. Show your best pictures and present your photography at one of the most important photo fairs in Germany – live at Imaging World in Nuremberg.

Whether you are an ambitious amateur photographer or a professional – here you have the chance to show your work to a large audience and achieve real visibility in the photography industry. Meet photographers, content creators and industry experts from all over Germany and become part of the community. Also discover the workshops and events at Imaging World, where you can expand your know-how directly on site.

Submit your pictures in the Action, Street or Macro categories and tell your story through the lens. It’s not just the technique that counts, but your perspective and your view of the world.

The best entries will be exhibited and awarded prizes at Imaging World 2026 from October 2 to 4 at the Exhibition Center Nuremberg – on the big stage in front of an audience.

Win high-quality prizes related to photography and technology and show your pictures where they will be seen.

Take part in the 2026 photo competition now and secure your chance to win an exhibition, prizes and maximum visibility.

Participation free of charge – Closing date: 01.09.2026

Submit pictures now & take part

Photo competition 2026 at Imaging World in Nuremberg - exhibition of the winning images on an exhibition wall with visitors in the hall

Profits

This is what you can win:

Look forward to high-quality prizes related to photography. You can win selected photographic and technical equipment such as cameras, lens kits and drones.

The prizes are ideal for expanding your creative equipment and further developing your photography.

The best 10 images from all submissions – regardless of category – will be exhibited at Imaging World from October 02-04, 2026.

In addition, you will receive a Weekend Pass +1 free of charge so that you can experience the festival together with a companion.

Topics

Choose your category – you can submit up to 4 pictures per theme. Show us how you see the world through your lens!

– Action

Movement, energy and powerful moments – show us pictures full of dynamism.

– Street

Urban scenes, real emotions and stories that life writes.

– Macro

Details, structures and fascinating perspectives on a very small scale.

Closing date: 01.09.2026

Photo competition 2026 in Germany – take part now

Whether action, street or macro – each category of the photo competition offers you the opportunity to show your personal view of the world. It’s not just the technology that counts, but your creative perspective. The best entries will be presented on the big stage at Imaging World 2026. Want to delve even deeper into photography? Then discover the stage program and workshops at Imaging World.

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How you can take part in the 2026 photo competition

The conditions of participation ensure that the competition is run fairly.

Participation from the age of 18
The closing date for entries is 01.09.2026
Up to 4 images per theme
Several categories possible
The best pictures will be selected by a jury of experts
The award ceremony and presentation of the prizes will take place at Imaging World 2026. The winners are invited to receive their prize in person at the trade fair. If personal attendance is not possible, an individual solution will be found.

Conditions of participation in detail

Why it’s worth taking part in the photo competition

High-quality prizes for photography & technology
Exhibition of the winning images at Imaging World 2026 in Nuremberg
Award ceremony at the trade fair in front of an audience
Visibility for your photography

Black and white man with megaphone and "Join in" sign as motif for the 2026 Imaging World photo competition

Photo competition 2026
– Take part now and submit your pictures

Photo competition 2026 - take part now

Participation free of charge / Closing date: 01.09.2026

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