ABOUT THE LANDSCAPE AWARDS-old
THE LANDSCAPE AWARDS
The Landscape Awards, presented by Camera House, is looking for Australia and New Zealand's most talented landscape photographers. While the Awards celebrate the work of local photographers, images can be captured anywhere in the world. The Landscape Awards is hosted by Australian Photography and the top images will be celebrated in our June-July 2027 edition (available May).
WHO CAN ENTER?
The Landscape Awards is open to residents and citizens of Australia and New Zealand. Amateur and professional photographers can enter. For the purposes of the competition a resident is defined as someone who has lived in Australia or New Zealand for at least six months at the time of entering this competition.
WHAT ARE THE JUDGES LOOKING FOR?
The Landscape Awards is a celebration of landscape photography, both in natural and human-influenced environments. Images containing people or animals are welcome in the competition, though the landscape should always be the main focus of your image.
Only minimal image editing is allowed. Images must have been entirely captured with a camera (digital, film or phone camera) by the entrant. Images created or edited using generative artificial intelligence may not be entered. Check our terms and conditions for more information.
ENTRY PRICING AND DEADLINES
EARLY BIRD ON NOW (ENDS SUNDAY 6 DECEMBER 2027)
$25 per submission
STANDARD (7 DECEMBER 2026 to 24 JANUARY 2027)
$33 per submission
LAST MINUTE (25 JANUARY TO 28 FEBRUARY 2027)
$38 per submission
All prices in Australian dollars (AUD).
IMAGE PREPARATION
• Images must have been captured on or after 1 January 2025.
• Images must be wholly photographic. Images created wholly or in part using artificial intelligence, 3D, or illustration processes may not be entered.
• Images may be captured digitally or on film.
• Do not include watermarks, logos or any other branding on your images.
• Do not add borders or frames to your images.
• Images should be in JPEG (.jpg) format and should be at least 2,500 pixels on the longest edge. Image file size should be no larger than 5MB. (NOTE: To get your image under the 5MB size limit, choose a JPEG compression of 9/12 or 75%. This will reduce the file size of your image without visibly affecting image quality.)
ABOUT THE CATEGORIES
There are four categories in The Landscape Awards: Landscape, Seascape, Urban and Aerial. You can enter one or more categories as many times as you like.
Landscape: This category is for photographs of inland landscapes, from lowlands to alpine regions. People and animals may be included in this category, but they should not be the primary focus of the image. Aerial images are not allowed.
Seascape: This category is for photographs of coastal subjects, including the ocean, shoreline and surrounds. Images of inland bodies of water, such as lakes and rivers may also be included. People and animals may be included in this category, but they should not be the primary focus of the image. Aerial images are not allowed.
Urban: This category is for photographs captured in urban environments, including cities and towns. The main subject in your image should depict the built environment or an element of it. Aerial images are not allowed.
Aerial: This category is for photographs captured from an elevated position; for example from a drone, aircraft, or elevated structure such as a building or bridge. Images may include wilderness, rural, suburban or urban scenes.
HOW MANY TIMES CAN I ENTER?
You can enter as many times as you like, in as many categories as you like.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
You can find our terms and conditions here. The terms and conditions contain important information about the competition – please read them before entering.
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PRIZES
Winners, Runners-up and People's Choice will share in a total prize pool of more than $28,000, including $8,000 cash. For more information about prizes click here.
RESULTS AND RECOGNITION
Winners, runners up, and top entries in each category will be published in Australian Photography. Announcements will also be made online at australianphotography.com and thelandscapeawards.com.au in May 2027.
Certificates of recognition will be emailed in May for entries that receive Commended, Highly Commended, Top 50, Top 40, Top 30, Top 20, Top 10, Runner-up or Winner awards.
JUDGES
The judging panel for The Landscape Awards will be announced in December 2026.
CHARITY
$2 from each entry to The Landscape Awards will be donated to the The Wilderness Society.
The Wilderness Society is powered by hundreds of thousands of people who are showing up to protect Australia's wild places.
Taking on destructive corporations to protect nature and wildlife is in the Wilderness Society’s DNA.For nearly 50 years, the Wilderness Society has campaigned to protect unique species like WA's black cockatoos and wild places—from the tropical wonders of the Kimberley to Lutruwita / Tasmania’s forests.
From the corridors of Canberra to the streets of your town, the Wilderness Society is taking on transnational corporations, rogue operators, and the armies of lobbyists and politicians who defend them.
If you'd like to join us in supporting the work of The Wilderness Society, please donate here.
ABOUT US
The Landscape Awards launched in 2022. The competition is run by Yaffa Media Pty Ltd, publisher of Australian Photography Australia's most trusted photography media brand.
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