Photographer of the Year, presented by Ted's, is the largest competition of its kind for amateur photographers in Australia and New Zealand.
Now in its 14th year, it offers nine categories (both portfolio and single shot) and a prize pool totalling more than $20,000, including $9,000 cash prizes.
The competition closes in November 2026 and culminates with the publication of the results in Australian Photography mag in January (Feb-Mar 2027 edition), where hundreds of the best images from the competition are showcased in print. Further, each one of the nine category winners is printed on A2 paper and exhibited at Ted's World of Imaging store in Pitt St, Sydney.
Entering is easy, choose a category above and follow the steps to submit your images. If you are entering one of the portfolio categories, keep in mind that your images should be related in some way – thematically, aesthetically or both. You can enter multiple categories and submit as many entries as you like.
You must be an amateur photographer to enter (check the terms and conditions for more details), and a citizen or resident of Australia or New Zealand.
