🏆 Contest
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National Geographic Travel Photo Contest
by National Geographic
Prize
$10k
$10,000 cash + magazine feature + expedition
About this Contest
National Geographic's annual travel photography competition is one of the most prestigious in the world. Open to amateur and professional photographers alike. Categories include Destinations, People, and Nature. The grand prize winner receives $10,000 cash, a feature spread in National Geographic magazine, and a professional photography expedition.
How to Enter
Create an account at nationalgeographic.com. Select a category (Destinations, People, Nature). Upload your best travel photo (max 45MB, JPEG). Add a title and caption (200 words max). Submit before the deadline.
💡 Editor Tips
Judges look for storytelling, not just technical perfection. A unique moment beats a beautiful sunrise. Read past winners to calibrate what wins.
📊 Odds & Competition
Tens of thousands of entries. Judged on composition, originality, and storytelling — skill matters.
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Quick Facts
- Type
- 🏆 Contest
- Effort
- Few hours
- Eligibility
- 🌍 Worldwide
- Min. Age
- 18+
- Deadline
- Aug 31, 2025
- Organizer
- National Geographic
A few hours — creative or skill-based submission.
How to Enter
📝 Fill a Form — Submit your details via a web form — takes under a minute
📤 Submit a File — Upload a photo, video, essay, or design as your entry