Earth Photo 2026 is now open for entries, inviting photographers and filmmakers of all ages, working anywhere in the world, to submit compelling visual stories about our planet.
Originally established in 2018, Earth Photo is a leading international platform for image-makers who explore the natural world, its peoples and environments, and the urgent issues shaping our time. Earth Photo is a partnership between the Royal Geographical Society, Parker Harris and Photoworks.
Shortlisted artists will be considered for exhibition opportunities and for all Earth Photo awards. They will also:
- Feature in the Earth Photo 2026 online gallery
- Be promoted across Earth Photo partners’ social media channels
- Be considered for New Scientist’s Aperture photo feature
- Have the opportunity for their work to be shown in the Earth Photo exhibitions across the UK
Selected works will be exhibited at the Royal Geographical Society, London, from 16 June to 20 August 2026, followed by a UK tour to partner venues including historic properties, cultural organisations, and landmark gardens.
Awards
- Earth Photo Award – £1,000 for an outstanding project telling a powerful story about life on Earth
- Climate of Change Award (Royal Geographical Society) – £500 for work exploring the impacts of climate change or showing resilience and innovative adaptation
- Moving Image Award – £500 for an outstanding short film
- Sidney Nolan Trust Residency Prize – A two-week UK residency at The Rodd, with access to Nolan’s photographic archive
- David Wolf Kaye Future Potential Awards – Two £250 prizes for practitioners aged 25 or under (one stills, one moving image), each with mentoring
- New Scientist Editors Award – Mentoring and the potential for a feature in Aperture or an online video article
- Photoworks Digital Residency – A digital presentation of the artist’s work, plus £400
