The Nature Photographer of the Year 2026 contest is now closed

For the eleventh time, we invite professional and non-professional photographers from all over the world to take part in this international competition, powered by Nature Talks Photo Festival in the Netherlands.

Share your best nature photographs and help us showcase the beauty of the natural world. We believe that when people learn to see nature more deeply, they are also more likely to protect it.

How to participate

1. Enter & create your account

Go to the “Enter Now” page on our website. From there you can create your account and complete your registration in one step.
After payment, your account will be activated automatically.

2. Choose your entry type

Select the type of entry that fits your work:
– Standard: individual images (categories C1–C11)
– Portfolio: a series of images (C13)
– Standard + Portfolio: combination of both
– Youth: individual images (C12)

3. Upload your images

After completing your entry, you will receive an email with instructions to upload your photographs. You can submit work from any year.

4. Resize your photos before uploading

To ensure a smooth upload process, please resize your images beforehand. Need help? Check out our blog post for step-by-step instructions.

Why should you join?

Entering the Nature Photographer of the Year 2026 competition gives you the chance to become the overall winner and claim the prestigious title, along with a cash prize. This year, the total prize pool amounts to €25,000, with prizes for category winners and the overall winner:

• Overall Winner: €3,000
• Category Winners: €500

But it’s not just about winning. By entering, you’re also supporting nature conservation. Through the Nature Talks Foundation, we partner with organizations like Photographer Against Wildlife Crime to protect our natural world.

See the 2025 winners

We congratulate all the winners of the 2025 edition! With over 24,781 fantastic photos from 96 countries, we continue to be amazed by the beauty of nature captured by photographers from around the globe. See the winners of 2025 here.