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There are only 3 DAYS left until deadline! Here are some of the most frequently asked questions from you photographers     I want to enter URBAN 2025. Is there still time?  Yes, but hurry! Submissions are open until Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 11:59 […]

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Think Tank Photo for URBAN Photo Awards 2025. Think Tank Photo specializes in creating high-quality travel gear for adventurous photographers, providing durable and versatile transport solutions during travels. Their philosophy is to inspire illuminating experiences, supporting photographers […]

An URBAN prize has been designed to cultivate young talent and promote their creative spirit in an international environment: we are excited to collaborate once again with the School of Creative Photography in Krakow, Poland. This collaboration offers an extraordinary opportunity for the winner of […]

  We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Stroppa Straps for URBAN Photo Awards 2025. Stroppa is widely recognized for their camera straps, which not only provide security and comfort but also feature impeccable design, making them the preferred choice for those who live photography […]

Pay with USDT (TRC20) for Urban Photo Awards We are excited to announce that you can now pay for your Urban Photo Awards submissions using cryptocurrency! We accept payments in USDT (Tether) on the TRC20 network, making it easy for participants around the world to […]

A prize pool exceeding €46,000 and an internationally renowned jury: URBAN is the competition where urban photography shines on a global stage!  A Constantly Growing Prize Pool URBAN has extended its deadline to June 15, 2025, giving photographers more time to showcase their talent. The […]

This year’s edition of the URBAN Photo Awards has officially begun and promises to be full of new features and prestigious participants. There is already great anticipation for the next edition of the Trieste Photo Days, scheduled for October 24, 25, and 26, 2025. This […]

The ‘Patricia D. Richards Legacy Award’, the Special Prize for photographers under 35 and awarded to the best portfolio, will also be presented in the 2025 edition of URBAN Photo Awards. The award reaffirms its commitment to supporting emerging young authors. The prize was established […]

The URBAN Photo Awards 2025, now in its 16th edition, is an international photography contest celebrating urban life and photography. Organized by the dotART cultural association in Trieste, Italy, the competition runs from April to May, culminating in the Trieste Photo Days festival from October 24-26. Renowned judges like Magnum photographer Matt Black will evaluate entries across categories such as Single Photos, Projects & Portfolios, and the URBAN Book Award. With almost €45,000 in prizes, including Amazon gift cards and exhibition opportunities, the contest offers global visibility for photographers. Submissions close on May 31, with early bird discounts available until April 30, 2025

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 transforms color into a non-color, becoming the primary element of the narrative.

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 deep scars left by industry. This documentary serves as a crucial reminder of the need for balance between development and nature, resonating far beyond Taranto itself.

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 with an overview of stories told through images. These images have in common an element which is either obvious or just hardly visible, and all together they make up an organic collage that reveals the City and its secrets.

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 presence offers endless possibilities for visual inspiration. The category includes […]

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, celebrating street photography as an art form. The STREETS category […]

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 photos submitted to this category can include impressive architecture, streets […]

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 ways. Creative photographs can be artistic, experimental, conceptual, visionary, and […]

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 to propose larger projects than the Projects & Portfolio section, […]

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 perfect for photographers who wish to showcase a complete photographic […]

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 Foundation and in collaboration with the PAG – Youth Area […]

The URBAN Photo Awards 2025, now in its 16th edition, is an international photography contest celebrating urban life and photography. Organized by the dotART cultural association in Trieste, Italy, the competition runs from April to May, culminating in the Trieste Photo Days festival from October 24-26. Renowned judges like Magnum photographer Matt Black will evaluate entries across categories such as Single Photos, Projects & Portfolios, and the URBAN Book Award. With almost €45,000 in prizes, including Amazon gift cards and exhibition opportunities, the contest offers global visibility for photographers. Submissions close on May 31, with early bird discounts available until April 30, 2025