Critics’ Choice 2025 – A Global Call for Entries

LensCulture Critics’ Choice Awards put the spotlight on the year’s most talented photographers — maximizing visibility and opportunities for those ready to step onto the global stage and enter international markets. This year’s panel of 20 critics includes photography experts and influencers from world-renowned museums, art galleries, magazines, news media, online platforms, book publishers, and international festivals. Exhibition in New York | Featured at international photo festivals | Cash grants of $10,000

Top 10 will be exhibited in New York

Critics’ Choice 2025 – A Global Call for Entries

Get Seen by 20 World-Class Photography Critics

LensCulture Critics’ Choice Awards put the spotlight on the year’s most talented photographers — maximizing visibility and opportunities for those ready to step onto the global stage and enter international markets. This year’s panel of 20 critics includes photography experts and influencers from world-renowned museums, art galleries, magazines, news media, online platforms, book publishers, and international festivals. Each of the 20 critics will personally select three photographers with outstanding talent and creative vision — so as many as 60 photographers will be recognized with this year’s honors. Top 10 photographers will be featured in a group exhibition in New York. If you enter only one photography competition this year, this is the one to consider — it’s a rare opportunity to have your work seen by 20 of the photography world’s leading experts. Free for one single image entry. Critics’ Choice 2025 is your opportunity to gain global exposure and recognition. Each of the 20 critics — from top museums, galleries, magazines, and festivals — will handpick 3 standout photographers. Up to 60 photographers will be honored. The Top 10 will be exhibited in New York. Put your work in front of the world’s leading photography voices.

Exhibition in New York | Featured at international photo festivals

Free for one single image entry.