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Black-and-white image of a person balancing on a tightrope above a rugged, snow-covered mountain landscape
The future of photography is bright and these award-winning talents demonstrate why, with images of a shrinking glacier in Iceland and a first-of-its-kind school in Scotland

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS Celebrating the very best in the new wave of photographers and image makers, the AOP Emerging Talent Award announces its winners

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Black-and-white photo of an adult elephant lifting a deceasedl calf with its trunk and tusk
Deeply moving black-and-white photograph crowned as the year's best wildlife image might teach us about an elephant's journey towards understanding death

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS An image of a female elephant carrying her deceased calf wins the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, captured in Huab River Valley, Damaraland, Namibia

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Elderly woman sat in wheelchair cradles robot like a baby.
This is Zora, the robot keeping elderly people company, snapped by a Wellcome Prize-winning photographer

By Alan Palazon Published

Awards Ukrainian photojournalist Dmitry Kostyukov captured the award-winning scene during the robot's trial phase at a French nursing facility in 2019 – and with the 2027 awards entry period about to close, it’s your last chance to submit an image

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A puma attacking a guanaco in a mountainous landscape
"It's a rare treat to see a puma hunting right in front of you" – third major award for unusual photo of female puma attempting to catch a guanaco... but failing

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS He decided to pick up a camera and become a photographer. Now, he's continuing his impressive run of award wins with this image as it receives another major honor

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A nighttime shot of a silhouetted prowling black panther against red light from a nocturnal lamp.
Slow shutter speed and sky-high ISO for wildlife photography – you must be kidding? “It’s the picture that counts,” says award-winning photographer of this stunning image of a black leopard at night

By Alan Palazon Published

Wildlife Photography British wildlife photographer Andy Rouse recently won the MontPhoto Contest 2026 with an artistic nighttime frame of a leopard shot at ISO 51200 and a 1/15-second shutter speed

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Hikers walking towards moody clouds with sunlight piercing through above a rugged landscape.
Smartphone pips Nikon Z8 to top prize in America’s State Parks Photo Contest – who needs a high-end camera to win awards, eh?

By Alan Palazon Published

Awards This year's Grand Prize winner was photographer Dianne Slotten, who captured the adventurous image in Catalina State Park, Arizona, on an iPhone 16 Pro

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Photograph titled The Boogie Lights Express, taken by Jack Boskett. It's a dedicated disco train that runs on the Severn Valley Railway in England, UK
"Winning makes all the hard work of being a photographer worthwhile, and it's even harder for photographers to stand out these days because of AI. So when genuine photography wins awards it's absolutely fantastic!"

By Niall Hampton Published

Winner British photographer Jack Boskett wins the Christmas Parties & Seasonal Events category in the Event Photography Awards 2026

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Turtle.
Under a fiery nocturnal lamp, a lifesaving beach rescue of exhausted turtle earns Spanish photographer major award

By Alan Palazon Published

News Spanish photographer Miguel Serrano Ruiz spent a month documenting vital turtle conservation efforts in Baja California, Mexico, winning an Ocean Photographer of the Year award

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Slayer fans photographed at their Finsbury Park show in London, UK, by Brian Robinson
"When I saw how much passion was on everybody's faces, I knew this photo had to be a black and white one"

By Niall Hampton Published

Brian Robinson's perfectly timed shot of front-row fans at a Slayer concert took top prize in the Music Events – Audiences category of the Event Photography Awards 2026

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Two pictures by music photographer Afra Gethoeffer Gruetz: Evan Seinfeld from American hardcore band Biohazard, on the left, and Yukina, the singer of the band Hanabie, headbanging during her show.
"I don't plan my shots – I react to what I get," says double award-winning music photographer who captured hardcore bands Biohazard and Hanabie on stage

By Niall Hampton Published

Award winner Afra Gethoeffer Gruetz won the Event Photography Awards' inaugural Black and White category, and shared top honor for Music Events – Performers

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