The National Geographic Traveller (UK) Photography Competition听2026听closes in less than a month
With less than a month听remaining听until听the听National Geographic Traveller (UK) Photography Competition 2026 closes on听22 March, photographers across the听UK and Ireland are invited to听submit听their strongest travel images before the deadline.听
Once entries close, an expert panel of 11 judges will begin reviewing submissions across eight categories, selecting winners and runners-up whose work demonstrates originality, technical skill and unique storytelling.
This is a unique opportunity听for entrants to听see their work published in听National Geographic Traveller听(UK)听and听exhibited听in a public showcase听later in the year.听
Two new categories for 2026
This year introduces two new categories that reflect the evolving landscape of photography.
The Aerial category recognises the striking perspectives made possible through drone photography. Spanning everything from geometric city grids to remote wilderness, this category invites images that reveal destinations from above and challenge conventional viewpoints.
罢丑别听Rising Star听category听is designed to support emerging talent aged 18 to 25. Open to photography听based around a broad travel theme, it offers younger photographers a platform to gain recognition within the industry.听
The exhibition
Later in the year,听the top selections from the competition听will be displayed in a special six-week public exhibition at Granary Square in King鈥檚 Cross, one of London鈥檚 most dynamic cultural districts. Further details about the event will be announced听in due course.听
The grand prize听
This year鈥檚 grand prize is an 11-day trip for two to Canada.
The winning photographer will embark on a self-drive journey through British Columbia, courtesy of Journeyscape.
In addition, each of the eight category winners will receive a subscription to National Geographic Traveller (UK) and a one-to-one mentor session with the magazine鈥檚 art director, Becky Redman, and picture editor, Ben Rowe.
Entries close at 11.59pm on 22 March 2026.
Photographers may submit images in up to eight categories. Full category guidelines, terms and conditions and entry instructions are available online.
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