A touching moment from a wedding or elopement that shows beautiful, raw emotion.
Judged by: Summer Grace
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An image from a wedding or elopement where you have captured a funny moment during the celebration.
Judged by: The Pinckards
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A portrait that tells a story with beautiful, raw emotion.
Judged by: Govinda Rumi
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An interesting approach to a portrait image.
Judged by: Christina Demertzi
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A moment from a family shoot where the kids are doing something unexpected or funny.
Judged by: Niki Boon
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A unique image you’ve captured from a family shoot, perhaps a unique location or an interesting perspective.
Judged by: Alida Turton
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Bonus! All photos are eligible for the People's Choice category. Our judges will select a shortlist of photos across each category, and then you can vote to choose the 2026 winner.
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Flickr, founded in 2004, is the world's largest photography community, committed to elevating the memories, artistry, and impact of all your photos. Fueled by passionate photographers for over 20 years, Flickr provides users with the safest and most inclusive platform for sharing and connecting through photos and videos.
The LemurStrap is an innovative camera strap designed for photographers who love to explore without sacrificing comfort, features, or style. We created the LemurStrap to streamline your workflow and make carrying a camera more efficient and comfortable, whether you're on a trail, on location, or on vacation!
KEH is the original reseller of professional, collectible, and everyday gear for camera lovers everywhere. In a world that treats every camera like a disposable and every photo like an instant, we believe in making the best last. KEH Certified™ gear goes further—expertly graded, carefully renewed, and ready to be reimagined. Better Than New. At KEH, buying pre-owned is better than new — every single time. A KEH camera is an instrument of possibility. In your hands, that secondhand camera instantly becomes something new. We believe a camera is what you make of it. We can’t wait to see what develops.
QT Albums is a Poland based album maker that has spent nearly two decades perfecting handmade photo albums for professional photographers. Crafted from museum-grade fine art papers and luxury materials, every album is made to become an heirloom.
Summer School is a creative hub and membership community founded by Summer Grace, designed to help photographers build sustainable businesses and elevate their artistry. Alongside exclusive classes and mentorship, it offers a supportive peer network - all crafted to inspire growth, connection, and creative momentum.
Narrative create game-changing software to modernize the professional photographer's post-shoot workflow. Cull and Edit images fast with Narrative and build beautiful blogs with Narrative Publish.
