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International photography awards · 2026
GOLDEN
SHOT
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2026
GS / 2026
International Golden Shot Photography Awards
Golden Shot Photography Awards
The Golden Shot International Awards are established globally with the aim of promoting and recognizing outstanding talents in the world of photography. These awards provide a unique opportunity for professional and amateur photographers from anywhere in the world to showcase and share their works. At the Golden Shot, we believe that photography is not only an art but also a medium for storytelling, expressing emotions, and representing cultures. Therefore, we seek to identify and honor photographers who, with their creative eyes, capture the world around them and inspire others through their works.
About UsGolden Shot 2026
Submission Closed
Entries for the new award year will open soon. You can submit your work when the next call begins.
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Entry Fee
Official Golden Shot pricing for single photographs, series entries, and additional categories.
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Additional Categories
Photographer of the Year
- Cash Prize: $1,000 USD
- Official Golden Shot Trophy
- Golden Shot Photographer of the Year title
- Medal of Excellence
- Verified Digital Certificate
- Annual Book feature
Category Winners
- Golden Shot Medal
- Online Certificate
- Category Winner recognition
- Winners Gallery feature
- Annual Book inclusion
- International visibility
Honorable Mention
- Online Certificate
- Honorable Mention recognition
- Accepted entries certificate
- Winners Gallery visibility
- Annual Book consideration
International Juror
Tomas Neuwirth
Photographer
Austria
International Juror
Remi Masson
Photographer
France
International Juror
Muneera Alobaidli
Photographer
Qatar
International Juror
Dikye Ariani
Photographer
Indonesia
International Juror
Mehdi Nazeri
GS Founder
United Arab EmiratesThe names behind the images
Photographers of the Year
Golden Shot highlights the overall photographers of the year across its recent editions.
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ARTIST INTERVIEWS01
Mohammed Muhtasib
In this Golden Shot Photography Awards interview, Mohammed Muhtasib reflects on the path into photography, the ideas behind the awarded work, and the visual language that continues to shape their practice. Interview withMohammed Abdu Muhtasib Saudi Arabia • Je
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ARTIST INTERVIEWS02
Joshua Holko
Joshua Holko I’m an Australian born nature photographer based between Melbourne, Australia, and Sweden. My passion for wildlife and wild places led me to photography more than three decades ago. For over twenty years, I have specialised in...
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ARTIST INTERVIEWS03
Benoit Rondelet
Benoit Rondelet Benoît Rondelet approaches nature with the quiet attention of someone listening to a confidence. His photographs capture moments of stillness in which the beauty of the natural world meets its fragility. As a thoracic surgeon and...
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The road ahead
Competition timeline
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03Judging
04Results announced
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