Winners have been announced in Photographer of the Year 2025. Thank you to all the amazing photographers who entered. Winners, Runners-Up, and top-ranked portfolios are published in Australian Photography magazine's annual Photographer of the Year special – available in newsagencies and as a digital download here. You can also see the winners and runners-up here at www.australianphotography.com. Winners, Runners-Up, Top 10, Top 20, Highly Commended, and Commended photographers have been notified of their result via email. A selection of category winners will be exhibited at Ted’s World of Imaging, Sydney, from Friday 27 March 2026.

Entries in the 2026 Photographer of the Year will open Friday 1 May 2026.

ENTRIES OPEN 1 MAY 2026

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Photographer of the Year, presented by Ted's Cameras, is the largest competition of its kind for amateur photographers in Australia and New Zealand. Now in its 13th year, it offers nine categories (both portfolio and single shot) and a prize pool totalling more than $28,000, including $10,000 in cash prizes.

A special Photographer of the Year edition of Australian Photography magazine was published in December 2025, showcasing more than 500 of the best images from the competition. A selection of category winners will also be exhibited at Ted's World of Imaging, Pitt St, Sydney, from 27 March 2026. 

Photographer of the Year is open to amateur photographers in Australia and New Zealand (check the terms and conditions for more details) and will return in 2026 with entries opening from 1 May 2026.

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For inspiration, you can see the Winners and Runners-Up from Photographer of the Year 2025competition here.

Finally, if you have any questions about the competition feel free to email us at [email protected]

ENTRIES OPEN 1 MAY 2026