Photo Contest: AAP Magazine 57 Portrait

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AAP Magazine#57 "Portrait" invites photographers to explore humanity in each of us. From the classic studio portraits to the rise of the selfie, the best portraits give a glimpse into somebody's soul, a connection formed across countries, cultures and ages.

We seek the submission of photographs that celebrate the aesthetic and conceptual considerations involved in the creation of the portrait: celebrate diversity, creativity, honesty and self-expression. Studio portraits, candid street shots, self-portraits, conceptual and fine art all welcome. With 7.57 billion people to choose from around the world, show us the ones that matter to you.

All genres, capture types, color and B&W, traditional and non-traditional photographic and digital post-production processes are welcome for submission.

Applications will be assessed on three criteria: creativity, originality and the visual / emotional impact of the image. The winners will be announced on All About Photo and social media.

Please send us a cohesive body of work or portfolio. Only a unified group of photos will be published in AAP Magazine.

Winners will receive $1,000 in cash awards, their winning image(s) or full portfolio published in AAP Magazine #57, extensive press coverage and global recognition.

All winners will have their work published in the 57th printed issue of AAP Magazine, a free copy of the magazine and their portfolio showcased in the Winners Gallery of www.all-about-photo.com.

Why enter All About Photo Competitions?

Elevate your career!
All it takes is one industry insider to change the course of your career. Share your work with our audience of editors, book publishers, gallery owners, festival directors, creative directors, curators, and online media publishers!

Permanent Exhibition on All About Photo online gallery
All About Photo is a leading platform in the photography industry showcasing the work of famous photographers as well as new talents. Don't miss the opportunity to be featured in our online gallery

International Press Exposure
Share your work with the world and catch the attention of diverse media outlets. We will promote each selected photographer on our website and on our social profiles.

Applications will be assessed on three criteria: creativity, originality, and the visual/emotional impact of the image. The winners will be announced on All About Photo and social media. Images that were previously published in AAP Magazine cannot be submitted again

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1st Place winner
Cash Prize: $500 (US Dollars).
Exclusive interview and winning image(s) or portfolio published in AAP Magazine, Volume 57: Portrait
One free copy of AAP Magazine that will be for sale and distributed on Blurb.com
Winning work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo

2nd Place Winner
Cash Prize: $300 (US Dollars).
Winning image(s) or portfolio in AAP Magazine, Volume 57: Portrait
One free copy of AAP Magazine that will be for sale and distributed on Blurb.com
Winning work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo

3rd Place Winner
Cash Prize: $200 (US Dollars).
Winning image(s) or portfolio published in AAP Magazine, Volume 57: Portrait
One free copy of AAP Magazine that will be for sale and distributed on Blurb.com
Winning work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo

Particular Merit Mention
The next seventeenth winners (ranked from 4 to 25) will have their best image(s) or portfolio published in AAP Magazine Volume 57: Portrait
They will receive one free copy of the magazine that will be for sale and distributed on Blurb.com and their portfolio showcased in the Winners Gallery of www.all-about-photo.com
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All About Photo Presents ' Alpine Hiatus: The Snow No Longer Tastes Like Snow' by Filippo Poli

All About Photo is proud to present Filippo Poli as the winner of the April 2026 Solo Exhibition with his project Alpine Hiatus: The Snow No Longer Tastes Like Snow. The series will be featured exclusively on All About Photo throughout April 2026.

In Alpine Hiatus, Italian photographer and architect Poli captures the Alps caught between memory and transformation. Returning decades after childhood winters in the Aosta Valley, he finds snowfields replaced by reservoirs, snow cannons, and infrastructure. By juxtaposing his family’s archival black-and-white photographs with contemporary color images, Poli explores the emotional and environmental erosion of a once-familiar landscape.

The project blends architectural precision with poetic restraint, documenting both loss and resilience. Alpine Hiatus is a meditation on climate change, memory, and the shifting bond between humans and landscape. Through this exhibition, All About Photo continues to highlight photographers whose work addresses urgent global themes through a personal lens, offering viewers a quiet yet powerful act of witness.

'Alpine Hiatus' is on view at the Showroom of All About Photo through April 2026.

Discover the exhibition 'Alpine Hiatus'

Discover the 25 winners of AAP Magazine 55 Women

The marginalization of women in the history of photography is rooted in a long-standing tendency to undervalue their creative voice. For decades, women were more often seen as muses or assistants, rather than as artists shaping their own vision. Early visual culture reinforced this imbalance, portraying women as passive figures, while limiting both their representation and their role behind the camera.

Yet throughout history, women have continuously challenged these boundaries—using photography to document, question, and redefine how the world is seen.

With its 55th edition, AAP Magazine celebrates the strength, resilience, and creative power of women through the work of 25 selected photographers. Among them, 17 women are joined by 8 men, representing 12 countries across 3 continents, whose diverse approaches form a compelling tribute to the theme.

From fine art to street photography, documentary to portraiture, the selected works offer a wide range of perspectives—some intimate and introspective, others outward-looking and socially engaged. Together, they create a rich and nuanced dialogue on how women are represented and empowered through photography today.

The Winner is Silvia Alesssi (Italy) with the series 'The Cut'

The Second Place Winner is Natalya Saprunova (France/Russia) with the series 'Boreal People'

The Third Place Winner is Angelika Kollin (Estonia) with the series ‘You Are My Mother’

The other winners featured in the Merit Award’s Gallery are: Somenath Mukhopadhyay (India), Ezio Gianni Murzi (Italy), Ron Cooper (United States), B Jane Levine (United States), Aline Smithson (United States), Donna Gordon (United States), Alain Schroeder (Belgium), Mandy Ross (UK), Justin Roque (France), Oscar González (Costa Rica), Leonie van der Helm (Netherlands), Sebastian Sardi (Sweden), Nina Nelson (United States), Valentina Sinis (Italy), Beth Stahn (United States), Jelisa Peterson (United States), Mary Dondero (United States), Oksana Zhila (Russia), Ingetje Tadros (Netherlands), Leonor Benito de la Lastra (Spain), Clark James Mishler (United States) and Cheryl Clegg (United States).

The top three winners will receive a prize of $1,000, and all winning photographs will be prominently featured in the All About Photo Winners Gallery and published in the printed issue of AAP Magazine #55: Women Discover all the winners here

New Call for Entries: Win a Solo Exhibition this May

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At All About Photo, we celebrate extraordinary photography that inspires, transforms, and connects with us on a deeper level.

WHY ENTER THE SOLO EXHIBITION?

Global Reach: Showcase your work to a wide international audience through one of the most dynamic photography platforms online.

Open to All Genres: Whether you work in photojournalism, street photography, fine art, landscape, or portraiture — all categories and subjects are welcome. Unleash your creativity.

For All Photographers: Open to professionals and enthusiasts alike. Submit a cohesive body of work or portfolio that reflects your unique vision.

EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS

• Featured Solo Exhibition — Presented for an entire month across our Home Page, Competition Gallery, and Exhibition Directory
• Exclusive Interview — Share your story and insights with a global audience
• Permanent Online Presence — Your exhibition remains accessible indefinitely + a dedicated portfolio page featuring up to 20 images
• Social Media Exposure — Promotion via Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
• Dedicated Newsletter Announcement — A special edition sent to our international subscribers
• International Press Coverage — Guaranteed features on Bored Panda, Visura, and Photophiles Magazine
• Sell Your Work Commission-Free — Connect directly with collectors and keep 100% of your sales

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Open Theme
Submit 6–14 images
Flat fee: $45

Only cohesive projects or portfolios will be considered for a Solo Exhibition.

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AAP Magazine 56 Shadows: A Global Photography Call for Entries Celebrating the Art of Light and Darkness

Unleash the Poetry of Shadows

Photography has always existed at the intersection of light and darkness. When light fades, shadows appear—stretching across surfaces, shaping forms, and revealing stories that might otherwise remain unseen. In photography, shadows are not merely the absence of light; they are a creative force capable of transforming the ordinary into something deeply evocative.

With its newest international call for entries, All About Photo invites photographers from around the world to explore this powerful visual language in AAP Magazine #56: SHADOWS. This upcoming edition will present a curated selection of compelling photographic projects dedicated to the artistic possibilities of shadow.

The Expressive Power of Shadows

Shadows are among the most poetic elements in photography. They shape composition, create atmosphere, and introduce a sense of mystery that encourages viewers to look deeper. A shadow may conceal as much as it reveals, leaving space for imagination and interpretation.

Throughout the history of photography, artists have used shadows to evoke emotion and mood—nostalgia, solitude, tension, or quiet serenity. A long shadow cast across a street can suggest the passage of time; a dark silhouette can transform a familiar subject into something symbolic and universal. For photographers, learning to see and use shadows creatively is often what elevates an image from simple documentation to visual storytelling.

The Beauty of Silhouettes

Silhouettes are an essential part of the language of shadows. By reducing a subject to its outline against a luminous background, photographers create striking graphic compositions that emphasize shape, gesture, and movement.

This technique removes unnecessary details and allows emotion to emerge through form alone. A solitary figure at sunset, a tree against a glowing sky, or a couple walking through a backlit street can instantly become timeless visual metaphors. Whether subtle or dramatic, silhouettes demonstrate how the balance between light and darkness can shape narrative and atmosphere.

What the Jury Is Looking For

For AAP Magazine #56: SHADOWS, submissions will be evaluated according to three key criteria: creativity, originality, and visual or emotional impact. The goal is to identify photographers who bring a distinctive voice to the theme and whose work resonates with viewers beyond aesthetics alone.

Rather than promoting a single interpretation of shadows, the call welcomes diverse perspectives—from minimalist compositions and abstract explorations to documentary and conceptual approaches.

A Platform for International Exposure

Participating in an All About Photo competition can be an important step in a photographer’s career. The platform is widely recognized in the international photography scene and regularly attracts the attention of editors, book publishers, gallery owners, festival directors, curators, and creative directors.

For emerging photographers, visibility can open doors to exhibitions, publications, and new collaborations. For established artists, it offers an opportunity to connect with new audiences and share their work within a global photography community.

A Lasting Online Exhibition

Selected photographers will benefit from international exposure through the All About Photo website, newsletter, and social media channels. The winning portfolios will also be featured in a permanent online exhibition, allowing the work to remain accessible to collectors, editors, and photography enthusiasts long after the competition results are announced.

This digital gallery becomes a lasting showcase of contemporary photography, highlighting how artists around the world interpret the same theme through different creative perspectives.

An Invitation to Explore the Darkness

Photographers interested in submitting their work should ensure that their images have not previously been published in AAP Magazine, as previously featured work is not eligible for resubmission. Beyond this requirement, the competition encourages artistic freedom and welcomes diverse interpretations of the theme.

The winners will be announced on the All About Photo website and across its social media channels, where a vibrant international audience of photography enthusiasts actively discovers new talent and contemporary photographic projects.

In a world saturated with images, the power of shadows remains uniquely captivating. They guide the viewer’s eye, create drama, and evoke atmosphere in ways few other visual elements can. Through AAP Magazine #56: SHADOWS, photographers have the opportunity to explore this timeless visual language and share their vision with a global audience.

For those who believe that light is only half the story, this call for entries is an invitation to reveal what lies within the darkness.

Submit your work, share your vision, and let your shadows speak.