Submission Deadline: Wednesday, July 29th, 2026 @ 11:59pm MST

"Nature is not a place to visit. It is home." — Gary Snyder

Photo Artfolio invites photographers worldwide to submit work for Wild, an online exhibition celebrating the beauty, diversity, and wonder of the natural world.

From intimate wildlife portraits to sweeping landscapes and quiet moments of ecological connection, we seek photographs that reveal the richness of life on Earth and inspire a deeper appreciation for the environments that sustain us. Whether documenting a predator poised in concentration, a bird suspended in flight, the intricate details of a flower, or the grandeur of an untouched landscape, we welcome images that capture both the drama and subtlety of the wild world around us.

Submissions are open to all forms of nature photography, including wildlife, landscape, conservation, macro, documentary, fine art, aerial, and experimental approaches rooted in the natural world. AI-generated imagery is not eligible for consideration.

Awards

All accepted photographs will be featured in Photo Artfolio's online exhibition.

• First Place: $500

• Second Place: $350

• Third Place: $150

Important Dates

• Submission Deadline: July 29, 2026

• Notification of Acceptance: August 19, 2026

• Online Exhibition Opens: August 19, 2026

Entry Fee

• $20 for the first image

• $5 for each additional image

• Up to 20 images may be submitted

• Entry fees are non-refundable and do not guarantee acceptance

Eligibility

Open to photographers worldwide. Amateur and professional photographers are encouraged to apply.

Image Requirements

• JPEG format only

• Minimum 1,200 pixels on the longest side

• Maximum file size: 5 MB

• All work must be original and created by the submitting photographer

• AI-generated imagery is not eligible for consideration

Wildlife Ethics

Images depicting wildlife should reflect ethical photographic practices and respect for the well-being of animals and their habitats. Photographers are expected to prioritize the welfare of wildlife over the creation of an image.

Jurying and Notification

All submissions will be reviewed by Creative Director Julia Cumes and an anonymous committee of jurors. Notification of results will be sent via email on August 19, 2026. Due to the volume of submissions, individual feedback cannot be provided.

Sales & Rights

Photographers retain full copyright to their work.

All sales inquiries will be directed to the photographer's website, and photographers receive 100% of any resulting sales.

By submitting work, photographers grant Photo Artfolio permission to display accepted images on its website, social media channels, and promotional materials related to the exhibition. Photographers will be credited whenever feasible. Images will not be used for any other purpose without the photographer's permission.

How to Enter

Click on Submit Now below. Entries are submitted through CaFÉ (Call for Entry). Create a free account at www.callforentry.org, upload your images, and submit them to Wild.

Questions? Contact us at info@photo-artfolio.com.