World Travel Photography Awards
Brought to you by JRNY Travel Magazine and Steppes Travel
2025 competition now closed
2025 competition now closed
Introducing the third annual World Travel Photography Awards brought to you by JRNY Travel Magazine in conjunction with Steppes Travel – a travel photography competition with a difference!
We want to find the best travel photographers from all over the globe, no matter their status or location. The World Travel Photography Awards is a celebration of our beautiful world and photography. Spread over four key categories, we hope to discover the greatest travel photos out there.
The World Travel Photography Awards is a one-of-a-kind free-to-enter competition, open to entrants of any level from around the world and offering cash prizes!
Why enter?
- £1,500 worth of cash prizes
- Plus other prizes
- Free to enter
- Open to amateurs or professionals
- Not just for UK residents
- You might be published in JRNY!
Categories
Travel photography requires a combination of technical skill, creativity, and cultural sensitivity to capture the essence of a location and its people. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, travel photography has the power to transport viewers to new and exciting destinations, sparking a sense of travel and adventure in all of us. Check out last year’s winners.
Here’s what we’re looking for in each of the four competition categories:
Landscape
The earth is an incredibly beautiful place that we are lucky enough to experience. We want to see your take on our incredible and unique planet. Bring the location to life, leave viewers breathless and highlight the power of nature.
People
No great experience is complete without characters. Show us what makes people special; think about their environments and highlight their personalities. The judges should feel a connection to your subjects.
Cities
There is nothing quite like the vibrancy of a city to add to any great trip. Show us what makes a city special to you. From the calm cityscapes and quiet nighttime streets to the hustle and bustle of daily life in one of our metropolises.
Wildlife
The chance to witness extraordinary wildlife is one of the main reasons people travel. Wildlife doesn’t have to mean the big five in Africa; it could be a dormouse in the French countryside. Highlight the unique and glorious beauty of nature through your images.
Prizes
Overall winner:
£1,000 cash prize
Overall runner-up:
£500 cash prize
Category winners: 1 year JRNY digital subscription
Judges
Key dates
1st July 2025
18th August 2025
18th August – 30th September 2025
14th October 2025
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