Kamira Photo Award 2026

Location
Paris, France (exhibition presented at TALMART gallery during the Paris Photo event)

Open to
Professional and amateur photographers of all nationalities aged 18 and over.

Application Fee
€39 (non-refundable, payable online via Stripe, PayPal, or credit card).

What’s Provided

  • Exhibition of selected work at TALMART gallery in Paris during the Paris Photo photography event (fall 2026), with prints and framing produced by the award organization.

  • 1st Prize: Kamira Photography Residency in Paris (1 month), €1,000 grant, exhibition during Paris Photo.

  • 2nd Prize: €1,000 grant, one-month creation period in Paris, exhibition.

  • 3rd Prize: €500 grant, professional guidance in Paris, exhibition.

  • Shortlist: 15 photographers selected to exhibit during Paris Photo with professional mentorship.

What the Applicant Must Cover
Applicants must provide 1–10 photographs (taken or published), a short biography, and an artist statement with their online submission. High-resolution files are required if selected.

Duration
Exhibition and award ceremony occur in fall 2026 during Paris Photo; residency duration for the 1st and 2nd prizes is one month in Paris.

Deadline
March 5, 2026 (online submissions only).

Other Essential Notes

  • Theme is open; photographs may be in color or black and white.

  • Entrants retain copyright of their work, and selected works may be used by Kamira for promotional purposes.

 

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