Gain international recognition and showcase your work to a passionate audience of architecture and photography enthusiasts.
Winners of the Architecture Photography Awards receive cash prizes, prestigious titles, custom digital certificates, and global exposure through our platform and partners.
Photographer of the Year
Awarded to the top entry across all categories.
Category Winners
Honors the best work in each of our 20 subcategories.
Grand Prize: $1,000 for the Photographer of the Year
Category Winners: $100 each
Downloadable medals and certificates for all winners and honorable mentions
Online Gallery Display for winners and honorable mentions for one year
The Architecture Photography Awards feature 20 distinct categories that celebrate the full spectrum of the built environment — from grand cityscapes to intimate details, from classical symmetry to futuristic innovation.
Each category invites you to showcase your personal vision, your sense of space, and your ability to capture architecture as art. Whether your strength lies in clean lines, abstract forms, historic landmarks, or dynamic interactions between people and structures — there’s a space here for your story.
We believe great architectural photography balances technical mastery and emotional depth. Our categories reflect this duality, offering a platform where precision meets imagination.
Discover the category that fits your style — or challenge yourself to enter new visual territory.
Submit your work and let it speak through structure, light, and vision.
Your submission will be carefully reviewed by international experts in architectural photography – artists and professionals celebrated for their unique visual voice.
$1,000 Cash Prize Your work deserves to be seen. As our Photographer of the Year, your winning image will be celebrated on the front page of the Architecture Photography Awards throughout the year. Furthermore, it will be shared on social media, in newsletters and other mediums. You’ll gain ongoing exposure through our Winner’s Gallery and be introduced to a global audience of photographers, curators, collectors, and photo editors who value powerful visual storytelling.
$2,000 Cash Prize Each of our 20 category winners will receive $100 and enjoy premium visibility as well as a full-year feature in our Winner’s Gallery. Your image will be showcased as a standout in its field, helping you build credibility, attract new opportunities, and expand your professional reach.
Global Exposure & Long-Term Impact This award is more than a title — it’s a catalyst. Every winning and shortlisted entry will be displayed across respected platforms and our extended partner network. By participating, you’re not only competing for prizes — you’re stepping into the spotlight, building your legacy, and shaping the future of architectural photography.
We are proud to collaborate with leading organizations and brands that share our passion for celebrating creativity and excellence in photography.
The Architecture Photography Awards invite photographers from all backgrounds—professionals, students, emerging talents, and visual storytellers—to take part in a global celebration of architectural excellence and creativity.
We’re looking for powerful images that go beyond documentation: work that captures structure, light, rhythm, and emotion in a way that transforms space into story. From minimalist lines to bold urban landscapes, this competition is a platform for those who see the world differently—and dare to show it.
With 20 thoughtfully curated subcategories, artists have complete freedom in style, format, and vision. Our mission is to spotlight outstanding talent, elevate architecture photography as a fine art, and showcase work that shapes how we experience the built world.
By entering, you’ll gain international exposure, connect with a global creative community, and compete for substantial cash prizes. But more than that—you’ll take a meaningful step in your artistic journey, with your voice seen, celebrated, and remembered.
Share your perspective. Leave your mark. Let the world see how you see.
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