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The Architecture Photography Awards is an international photography competition dedicated to showcasing outstanding visual interpretations of architecture from around the world. We celebrate photographers who capture not just buildings—but the soul of space, structure, light, and design.
Our mission is to elevate architecture photography as a fine art and to give talented visual artists the platform, recognition, and reach they deserve. Whether minimalist or monumental, modern or historic, our award highlights work that transforms the built environment into a compelling visual narrative.
The Architecture Photography Awards offer far more than just prizes. We provide international exposure, prestigious jury recognition, and a global platform for photographers to connect with photographers, curators, editors, and fellow artists.
Winners and finalists are showcased across a variety of platforms. In addition to certificates and cash prizes, selected photographers benefit from:
• A year-long presence in our online Winners’ Gallery
• Opportunities for media features and editorial spotlights
• A respected credential in the world of architectural photography
Great architectural photography is more than composition—it’s a way of seeing. We believe in images that balance technical mastery with artistic depth, that elevate form and space into stories that resonate with people around the world.
Our 20 carefully curated categories reflect this belief. They span a wide range of genres—from symmetry, minimalism, and urban landscapes to futuristic visions, reflections, and human-architecture interaction. This diversity invites every artist to find their voice and showcase their unique way of seeing the world.
• Professional photographers
• Emerging and student artists
• Enthusiasts and creatives with a passion for architecture and visual storytelling
Whether you’re building a portfolio, seeking international recognition, or taking your career to the next level, this is your opportunity to stand out and be seen.
The Architecture Photography Awards was founded to celebrate and support a global community of creators who are shaping the future of architectural photography. We are committed to maintaining a platform built on artistic integrity, creative freedom, and excellence.
Join us in this celebration of structure, story, and space. Submit your work. Inspire the world.
Your submission will be carefully reviewed by international experts in architectural photography – artists and professionals celebrated for their unique visual voice.
Marco de Groot
Contemporary Architecture Photographer
Marco de Groot is a renowned architectural photographer with over 12 years of experience capturing the beauty and essence of architectural spaces. He is known for his eye for detail. Favors putting design elements on a pedestal, often using a minimal composition. Marco’s work spans across a diverse range of projects, from iconic landmarks to museum interiors and artworks. Marco has collaborated with leading architects, design firms and his work has been featured on the leading architecture platforms worldwide.
As a judge, Marco brings a deep understanding of the intersection between architecture and photography, recognizing the artistry that transforms structures into visual stories.
Andreas Görß
Smartphone Architecture Photographer
The photographs of Berlin-based Andreas Görß are created during walks through the cities of Europe. On these explorations, he prefers to photograph architecture – with all its lines, symmetries, and fascinating reflections. He especially enjoys it when the light plays its own games. His works are carefully constructed compositions full of aesthetic appeal. The viewer encounters a synthesis of geometry, light, and shadow.
In some of the photographs shown here, people move into the center of the scene. These are chance encounters.
Passersby, alone, moving through urban canyons, labyrinthine spaces, rows of grimy buildings. One can almost hear their footsteps echoing on the pavement. The bored, the uneasy, the tired – trapped between seas of buildings. Leaving subway stations, their eyes are flooded with light. Are they heading out? Arriving? Rushing toward a destination, or strolling aimlessly?
He captures fleeting moments with the press of a shutter.
Each image tells its own story.
Karen Vikke
Urban Minimalism Photographer
Philipp Heer
Architectural photographer
Born in 1977 in Zurich, Switzerland. He is a freelance photographer as a sideline. His work focuses on architecture, mainly in Switzerland and Europe. He usually works with a team partner to place them in the picture, to give the architecture a human touch and to depict the proportions. He has been active on Instagram since 2014, where he publishes his work under the handle @lerichti.
He has worked with many brands and tourist boards, including for the cities of Basel, Ljubljana, Luxembourg and Germany.
Robert Frühauf
Architectural Photographer
Robert Frühauf is an architectural photographer based in Vienna, Austria. His work focuses on the graphic essence of architecture, highlighting geometry, symmetry, and structural clarity.
Known for his precise compositions and quiet visual language, Robert’s photographs reduce complex urban environments to ordered, often minimalist frames. Whether exploring historic interiors or sharp-edged contemporary façades, he uncovers patterns and perspectives that often go unnoticed. He covers a wide range of styles and locations, yet always remains true to his distinct aesthetic.
Through his lens, architecture becomes more than just a subject – it reveals unexpected beauty in the urban environment we pass by every day without noticing.
We are proud to collaborate with leading organizations and brands that share our passion for celebrating creativity and excellence in photography.
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