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🏆 Contest 🔥 -232 days left

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
A few hours — creative or skill-based submission.
Eligibility
🌍 Worldwide
Min. Age
18+
Deadline
Aug 31, 2025
Organizer
National Geographic

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
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