FUJIFILM House of Photography Photo Competition 2026

We want you to look up and show us Life As You See it

This year, we're inviting entrants to explore the concept of authenticity through their photography. Please submit a series of five images that are connected and convey a genuine sense of the present moment. We encourage viewers to look up from their phones. Your photos can reflect anything related to family, friends, holidays, or any other theme that captures authenticity, that shows us Life As You See It.

Competition Overview

Winners and shortlisted will be featured in our summer exhibition.

Each entry must include:

- Five Images
- A short description (250-500 words) outlining the theme and narrative of the photos.

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Photos can be taken using any camera (for example, a Fujifilm camera, film camera, or an iPhone). This competition is open to everyone, whether you’re an amateur or a professional. We want you to share your vision of life with us. Creativity is what we value, not just technicality.

Our judges* will be looking at how well the brief is met and selecting the projects that best capture authenticity.

Submissions Open: 1st of March 2026

Submissions Close: 30th of May 2026

*Judges yet to be announced.

What must you do to enter?

- Images must be your own.

- You must have permission from all of those depicted in your images where distinguishable.

Photography Competition Prizes

First Place

A FUJIFILM X-T30iii camera, an instax, and a print of your own work and a selection of five books from the Photofile series, published by Thames and Hudson.

Second Place

An X half camera, an instax, and a print of your work.

Third Place:

An X half camera, an instax, and a print of your work.

Shortlisted will have their work featured in our summer exhibition held at the FUJIFILM House of Photography in Covent Garden and opening in July 2026. First winner will also win a selection of five books from the Photofile series, published by Thames and Hudson. Highly collectible, Photofile brings together the world's greatest photographers, offering an inspiring and accessible introduction to their creative vision. We want you to share life as you see it with us, from your unique perspective. Enter now for the chance to be featured in our next free art exhibition in the heart of London.

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