Welcome to
The UK Photography Print Awards
Celebrating the best in Photography print work!!
The UK’s premier competition honouring the craft, creativity, and beauty of printed photography.
Open to photographers of all genres, whether passionate hobbyists or professional artists wherever they live (UK and beyond)!
Why the UK Photography Print Awards?
In an age where most images live on screens, the UK Photography Print Awards celebrates the artistry of the printed photograph. This international competition recognises outstanding work from photographers who take their vision beyond the digital image and into the tangible world of print.
Whether your subject is landscape, portrait, wildlife, fine art or abstract, this is your opportunity to showcase your work to a panel of respected industry professionals, gain international recognition, and celebrate the power of the print.
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Open to all photographers of all genres (enthusiast and professional)
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Expert judging by leading photographers and print specialists
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Prizes, press coverage, and exhibition opportunities
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Celebrating craft, creativity, and print excellence
Key Dates
Important dates for entering the competition. Don’t miss out – get your entries in today!
DIGITAL ENTRIES
21 December 2025
Initial entry to the UKPPA is via digital submission, which MUST be received by midnight (GMT) on 21 December 2025
FINALISTS
5 January 2026
The finalists will be notified via email by 5th January 2026. A certificate to acknowledge your achievement will be attached, with an invitation to submit prints for the final judging
PRINT DEADLINE
31 January 2026
Finalists must submit their printed entries by 31 January 2026. The address and full instructions for print size will be on your finalist notification
LIVE JUDGING
6 February 2026
Live judging and feedback on the prints will take place in Stoke on 6th February 2026. Entry is free for everyone who has entered the competition, but places are limited!
Categories
the natural world
Flora, Fauna and animals photographed in their natural surroundings.
maternity, newborn and baby
Maternity and Babies up to 4 months of age
wedding
Images taken at a real wedding or civil partnership, on the day the register or equivalent is signed.
STUDENT OR APPRENTICE
Images taken by people in full or part-time education, or enrolled in an apprentice scheme.Â
people
An image containing a person or people as the main subject.
pets
Pets and domesticated animals – from cats and dogs to horses and ferrets!
landscapes, pictorial and environmental
An image of our surrounding environment, including landscapes, sea, urban, astro, and architecture.
open
For everything else! Still life, sports and events, captive animals and more!
MEET YOUR JUDGES
Our judging panel is made up of respected photographers and print specialists who bring decades of experience and a shared love for the printed image. Their expertise ensures fair, insightful judging and recognition of truly outstanding work. Learn more on our judges page (coming soon)
WHY ENTER?
Entering the UK Photography Print Awards isn’t just about competition — it’s about celebration, recognition, and connection.
FIND OUT MORE and enter your work on the entry page
LATEST NEWS
Get the latest updates, entry tips, and behind-the-scenes stories from the UK Photography Print Awards team and our supporters. Read the blog here!
The UK Photography Print Awards are PROUDLY SPONSORED BY…Â
Epson
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Photoshield
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ready to share your vision in print?
Entries for the 2026 UK Photography Print Awards are now open. Submit your work before 21st December 2025 to be in with a chance of winning.
Print Judging Location
Staffordshire, UK. 6 February 2026