Architecture
Photography Awards
Get Ready - Submissions Open Soon
Prepare Your Best Work - APA Submissions Open Soon!
Prepare Your Best Work -
APA Submissions Open Soon!
Get Ready - Submissions Open Soon
The Architecture Photography Awards 2026 edition is approaching.
Photographers worldwide will soon be invited to submit their strongest architectural work for international recognition.
Super Early Bird (15% off)
until 2 May 2026
Final Deadline
25 July 2026
Winners Reveal
22 August 2026
Celebrating the Best in Architectural Photography
Take the full experience home with the official APA 2025 Photobook – featuring every winning photo, honorable mention, and a behind-the-scenes look at the awards.
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 23 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 23 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.
The Architecture Photography Awards 2026 are evaluated by an international panel of respected photographers and industry professionals with diverse perspectives on contemporary architectural photography.
Christian Theile
Architectural and interior photographer
Christian Theile is a Munich-based architectural and interior photographer with over a decade of professional experience. His work focuses on modern, minimalist architecture, exploring the balance of symmetry, structure, and light. Known for his clear and luminous visual style, he captures the essence of architectural spaces through precise compositions and refined geometry.
Driven by a strong interest in urban development, Christian regularly travels across Germany and Europe to photograph distinctive buildings and evolving cityscapes. For him, photography goes beyond documentation – it is a creative interpretation rooted in the context and history of a place. As a jury member of the Architecture Photography Awards 2026, he brings a thoughtful perspective and appreciation for architectural storytelling across styles and periods.
Marcus Cederberg
Minimal & Architecture Photographer
We are all living in an era of endless distraction and constant input. Channeling a sense of calm, Marcus Cederberg translates society’s intrinsic need for a slower pace into minimalist photographs.
The Swedish artists outlook on life is thereby converted into colors, contrasts and negative space. His work has graced the walls of galleries in USA, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Denmark, Portugal, France, Italy and Sweden.
He is represented at Fotografiska, the Swedish Museum of Photography. His ”less is more” message echoes from his Instagram @marcuscederberg where he has become a minimalistic influencer with over 300.000 followers.
We also extend our sincere thanks to the 2025 jury for their expertise and contribution to last year’s selection.
€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.
€2,300 Cash Prize Each of our 23 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 pleased to welcome RCE Foto as an official partner of the Architecture Photography Awards.
RCE Foto is Europe’s leading marketplace for high-quality pre-owned photography equipment, offering a curated selection backed by full warranty and professional expertise. With a strong network of specialty stores across Germany, Italy, France, and Lithuania, as well as numerous trusted partner locations, RCE Foto supports photographers at every stage of their practice.
As a partner of the Architecture Photography Awards, RCE Foto supports photographers dedicated to capturing architecture with clarity, intention, and technical excellence.
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 23 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.
