16th Edition
Submissions Open

April 2025

Giorgio Celiberti's "Special Prize for Artistic Sensitivity"  In Search of the Extraordinary   What does it take to be an artist? At URBAN Photo Awards 2025, amidst the hundreds of talented photographers, only one exceptional voice will stand out

The Book Award category of the international URBAN Photo Awards contest offers participants the opportunity to present extensive photographic projects in book form, with a free theme. This section is dedicated to photographers who wish

The Projects & Portfolios category of the international URBAN Photo Awards contest offers photographers the opportunity to present a series of photos that share a common theme or element. This section of the contest is

The URBAN Photo Arena category of the international URBAN Photo Awards contest is aimed at young photographers under 35 and offers a unique opportunity to showcase their talent. With the support of the Pietro Pittini

The PEOPLE category of the URBAN Photo Awards contest celebrates the beauty, complexity, and variety of the human form in urban life. Whether captured in a posed image or spontaneously on the street, the human

Urban spaces offer an endless source of inspiration for photographers worldwide, and the SPACES category of the international URBAN Photo Awards contest is the perfect opportunity to capture the beauty and complexity of cities. Single

The URBAN Photo Awards presents the CREATIVE category for single photos, dedicated to images that challenge perceptions and push the boundaries of traditional photography, inviting the viewer to see the city in new and unexpected

The international URBAN Photo Awards contest offers multiple categories in which photographers can explore the complexity of cities worldwide and capture their essence. Among the available categories, the STREETS section stands out for single photos,

URBAN unveils the City and its secrets Vol. 10 contains works of the best photographers at URBAN Photo Awards 2024. The aim of this editorial project dedicated to street photography is to provide the reader

Maria Pansini's project Sea, Steel, and Sorrow captures the complex and tragic relationship between industrialization and human life. Her work delves deeply into the identity of Taranto, revealing both the city's historical grandeur and the

Nadia Marmondi’s project “Divenire” evokes an inner journey that transports us into the realm of human emotions and natural elements. Water and rocks symbolize metaphors of change, transforming thoughts into abstract places. Her photographic language

Olga Karlovac is a self-taught abstract and street photographer born in Dubrovnik and now based in Zagreb, Croatia. Originally trained as an economist, she turned to photography as a different means of expression. Known for

Every day I try to make my ego, which longs to be an artist to bathe in fame and money, succumb to my inner child. The latter is the only one that guarantees fun, which

Khumais Idrees is a photographer based in Pakistan. His photographic work primarily centers on capturing silhouettes and landscapes, often incorporating a human element within the frame to add scale or narrative focus. He describes his

Nina Papiorek’s visual language is characterized by a distinctive aesthetic. In her black and white compositions she prefers to capture the interplay between lines, architectural forms and the presence of people. Her photographs combine elements of street

Award winning minimalist photographer and influencer, exhibited worldwide.Website: minimalphotos.com Instagram: @marcuscederberg

Irina Werning is a freelance photojournalist based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, focusing on personal long-term projects. She holds an unusual academic background with degrees in Economics and History before obtaining a Master's in Photojournalism in

Steve Bisson is a seasoned professional in photography and visual arts, working across roles as a curator, art director, and educator. Describing himself as "mestizo" with Venetian, French, Dutch, and American roots, he grew up

Nora Lalle is an artist, curator, and the founder of Pamplemousse Magazine, a print publication dedicated to film photography. Her artistic work explores collective and individual memory, storytelling, community, and changing landscapes through photography and collage.

For over two decades, French photographer Charles Fréger has developed a distinctive and extensive body of work with an almost encyclopedic scope. Born in 1975 and based in Normandy, France, Fréger focuses his lens on

SuzAnne Steben is an accomplished photographer and visual artist with over a decade of experience. As Managing Editor of The Photographic Journal (TPJ) since 2018, she has played a pivotal role in shaping a platform that celebrates