3rd EDITION IS NOW OPEN!

Welcome to the Umbra Awards 3rd Edition 2025. As one of the most prestigious photography awards, the Umbra International Photography Awards™ celebrate visionaries who push the boundaries of creativity and redefine the art of visual storytelling.

Win the Grand Photographer of the Year 2025 and take home the coveted Umbra Awards Grand Gold Statue, along with prestigious gold medals. Whether you are a seasoned professional or an emerging talent, the Umbra Awards recognize photographers who demonstrate originality, technical mastery, and an exceptional artistic vision.

Join a legacy of photographic mastery and gain worldwide recognition for your work. With each edition, the Umbra Awards continue to inspire and elevate the global photography community, setting new benchmarks for artistic excellence.

Be part of this esteemed tradition—submit your work, gain international recognition, and showcase your creative brilliance to the world.

Umbra Awards Grand Prize Nishar Nambiathayil Mohamed

Grand Photographer of the Year Award 2020 © Nishar Nambiathayil Mohamed

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS OF THE UMBRA AWARDS 2ND EDITION!

The jury has given equal attention to all the entries from around the world and is excited to announce the 2nd Edition Winners.

Check out the finalists here.

SUBMISSION ENDS
2025

30 DEC

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Awards & Categories Details

AWARDS

UMBRA AWARDS Grand Winner "Grand Photographer of the Year Award". The Jury will choose one Grand Award overall winner from all the categories to receive the Umbra Grand Gold Statue, Umbra Awards Gold Medal, Umbra Awards Winner Seal, and Umbra Awards certificate.

UMBRA AWARDS Gold Medal Winners - Professional, Non-Professional, and Student. 3 Gold Medal Winners will be chosen from all the categories to receive the Umbra Awards Gold Medal, Umbra Awards Winner Seal, along with the Umbra Awards certificate.

Category Winners - Professional, Non-Professional, and Student. 27 Category Winners will receive the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Umbra Awards Winner Seal along with the Umbra Awards certificate.

Category Honorable Mentions - Professional, Non-Professional, and Student. There are 30 Category honorable mentions, and each will receive the Umbra Awards certificate.