Amateur Photography Competitions
- Jul 6, 2021
- 1 min read

For most amateur photographers, there is a desire to improve. And as you improve you may find yourself wondering how good you really are at the art of Photography. Perhaps you have taken some pictures that when viewed by others they have commented they were stunning, amazing, incredible.
Amateur Photography Competitions are an easy next step to take if you are inspired to continue your pursuit of excellence in photography. There are many organizations that host these types of competitions, providing very reasonable entrance fees. Below is a list with links to the most frequently mentioned competitions.
These competitions have become so popular that we offer an online course that teaches you how to prepare for the competition. Visit our Education Page to learn more





Entering amateur photography competitions seems like such a fun and rewarding way to test your skills and see how much your eye for composition has improved over time. Getting that external validation from judges on a photo you worked hard to capture must be an incredible feeling, and having a list of popular contests like the iPhone Photography Awards or Sony World Photography Awards all in one place is super helpful. It really takes a lot of practice and dedication to move from just taking snapshots to creating actual art. However, diving into creative hobbies or learning how to prepare for competitions can be really tough when you are completely swamped with university life. For students trying to balance their…