World Food Photography Awards

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The World Food Photography Awards is a unique photography competition celebrating the very best in food photography from around the world.

Open to professional and non-professional photographers, you can win prestige, prize money and commercial opportunities by taking part in the world's most important food photography awards.

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The Jamie Oliver Youth Prize

If you are an aspiring photographer aged 17 or under, this competition was made for you. We are looking for…

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NEW: World of Drinks

We want to see stunning images of all kinds of drinks, from coffee to cocktails, smoothies to spirits. NOTE: Images…

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Food Influencer

Images shared online, on any platform, by food influencers which showcase their skills as a photographer and storyteller. NOTE: For…

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Champagne Taittinger Wedding Food Photographer

From the preparation, the toasts, the cake cutting, the wedding breakfast and all those special moments in between, food is…

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MPB Award for Innovation

Open to interpretation, we are looking for exciting, original shots that stand out. Subject matter can be anything related to…

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Hotel Art Group Food Stylist Award

An Award to celebrate the skill of the world’s top food stylists, recognising that the stylist is key to achieving…

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The James Beard Foundation Photography Award

Images in any context that celebrate the people behind America’s food culture – “good food for good” anchored in talent,…

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unearthed® Food for Sale

Shots of food being bought and sold anywhere in the world.   Gallery of previous Finalists   Browse the other great…

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Bring Home the Harvest

Images showing any part of the process of harvesting and gathering in crops. NOTE: Pictures should show the human element…

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Our Judges

Tom Athron

Tom Athron

CEO, Fortnum & Mason

Jussi Brofeldt

Jussi Brofeldt

Chairman, Aho & Soldan Photo and Film Foundation, Helsinki, Finland

Pepa Chadwick

Pepa Chadwick

Viña Errazuriz Family Ambassador

Sophie Collins

Sophie Collins

Chief Marketing Officer, MPB

Arthur Dayras

Arthur Dayras

Head of Marketing - Editor, The Eye of Photography

Catherine Delaloye

Catherine Delaloye

Managing Director, ProductionParadise.com

Melanie Dunea

Melanie Dunea

Photographer, Author, My Last Supper

Liz Galbraith

Liz Galbraith

Freelance Creative Director

Scott Goodfellow

Scott Goodfellow

Joint Managing Director, Tiptree

Patrick Grabham

Patrick Grabham

Art Editor, Decanter Magazine

Jean-Michel Grand

Jean-Michel Grand

Executive Director of Action Against Hunger UK

Sal Henley

Sal Henley

Food Stylist & Consultant

Sergio Herman

Sergio Herman

Chef and Manager, Sergio Herman Group

Simon Hill HonFRPS

Simon Hill HonFRPS

President, Royal Photographic Society

Carrie Hollis-Patel

Carrie Hollis-Patel

Head of unearthed®


“I would highly recommend entering this competition - it is an incredible opportunity for both emerging and established photographers to showcase their talent on an international stage.”


Olimpia Davies - MULTIPLE FINALIST

“A great way to share your images is by entering them into photography competitions…the exposure and promotion of your work to different communities is invaluable”


World Photography Organisation

OUR AWARDS FEATURED IN THEIR GLOBAL TOP 11

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Wesley Dombrecht - Cream of the Crop

This competition is about so much more than food: it celebrates the
beauty of everyday life, human connection, family, friendship. I’m truly moved to be part of something so meaningful, where every image tells a story that speaks straight to the heart.

Virginia Morán, Shortlisted 2025


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