Graphis Photography Awards 2027

The Graphis Photography Awards are an international competition run by Graphis, the New York publisher known for its annuals of design, advertising and photography. The 2027 edition is open to photographers and agencies worldwide, in commercial, fine art, editorial and advertising photography. The best work receives Platinum, Gold and Silver awards. The deadline is 17 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Graphis has published books on visual communication for decades, and its awards are a long-standing showcase for professional image-making.

Disciplines

• Commercial photography: products, food, fashion, people and corporate work
• Fine art photography: personal and gallery work
• Editorial photography: magazines, newspapers and books
• Advertising photography: campaigns and single ads

Entry Fees

• Single image: $280
• Image series of up to seven images: $450
• Film or video: $450, submitted as a Vimeo or YouTube link

Graphis members save 50% on entries, so if you plan to enter several pieces, compare the cost of membership with the savings.

Who Can Enter the Graphis Photography Awards?

All photographers and agencies worldwide, from independent photographers to studios and advertising agencies. It suits:

• Commercial and advertising photographers
• Editorial photographers with published work
• Fine art photographers with a strong personal series
• Agencies entering campaigns on behalf of clients

What Can You Enter?

A single image can be a photograph that stands alone, a poster or a single ad. A series can be a campaign, a photographic series, or a book, brochure or magazine with a cover and up to six interior spreads. Film and video entries, such as commercials or motion work, are entered as links.

Awards

Entries are judged for Platinum, Gold and Silver awards. Graphis publishes winning work, giving it visibility with art directors, designers and clients who use its books and website as a reference.

Is It Worth Entering?

The fees are high for individual photographers, especially for single images. The awards make most sense for professionals and agencies whose clients value international recognition, and for photographers who can use the exposure in a portfolio or pitch. Enter only your strongest work, and consider membership if you plan several entries.

Preparing Your Entry

Submit high-quality files and choose the correct discipline. For series, edit tightly: a strong set of five images can be better than seven with weaker ones. For commissioned work, check that you have permission from the client to enter it.

Other Graphis Competitions

Graphis also runs awards for posters, design, new talent and advertising, each with its own deadline and fees.

Choosing What to Enter

Look at your work from the past year with an art director's eye. Which images would make someone stop turning the pages of an annual? Commercial work should be well crafted and also show an idea, not only technical polish. Fine art entries are strongest when they come from a coherent series rather than a single lucky frame. For advertising, enter the campaign as a series if the strength lies in how the images work together. Ask a colleague to help you choose, and resist entering too many similar pieces, as each entry has its own fee.

Credits and Permissions

Before you enter commissioned work, check that the client and any agency agree, and gather full credits: client, agency, art director, creative director and any collaborators. Accurate credits matter if your work is selected and published, and they help the jury understand who did what.

Things to Consider

• High fees; members save 50%.
• Professional and agency work.
• Series and video options.
• Deadline: 17 November 2026.

Enter the Awards

Ready to put your best images in front of the jury?

Enter the Graphis Photography Awards

The entry form, guidelines and fees are on the Graphis website.

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Last verified: November 4, 2026