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🌟 Enter the Most Prestigious 20×16″ Print Competition in the World
The Society of Photographers’ 20×16″ Print Competition is at the forefront of recognising creative and talented photographers across the globe — while providing a real educational opportunity to improve your craft.
Judging takes place live at the Novotel London West during the 2026 Convention, and is free to watch. It’s one of the most inspiring and beneficial opportunities to learn directly from industry peers.
Merited images will be proudly displayed in the Exhibition Gallery for thousands of visitors to see.
🏆 Winners will be announced at the Awards Presentation Evening during the Convention:
Friday, 16 January 2026
All category winners receive a trophy, with overall winners earning the title 20×16” Photographer of the Year 2026.
Prizes are TBC.
Please note that entry fees are non-refundable. Once payment is made, it cannot be refunded, even if you choose not to participate in the competition.
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Enter the 20×16″ Print Competition
Judging Dates and Venue
🗓️ Wednesday 14 – Thursday 15 January 2026 (from 9am)
📍 Novotel London West Hotel, 1 Shortlands, Hammersmith, London W6 8DR
(Timings subject to change.)
Awards Presentation Evening
📅 Friday 16 January 2026 (Details)
💷 Submission Fees
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Members: £29.50
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Non-Members: £34.50
❗Deadline: Monday, 5 January 2026
Any prints received after this date will not be entered into the competition, and no refunds will be issued. Prints will only be returned at the entrant’s expense.
📦 Entry and Delivery Information
All images must be mounted as stated in the rules.
Each print must have an application form attached to the back, correctly oriented.
Prints arriving without forms or with loose paperwork may incur an administration fee.
Send Entries To:
20×16″ Print Competition
The Society of Photographers
BPPA Ltd
Clwyd Chambers, Clwyd Street
Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3LA
United Kingdom
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Entries will not be accepted at the judging venue.
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Late entries will only be returned at the entrant’s expense.
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Prints should be sent in a flight case or sturdy box (as they’ll be returned in the same packaging).
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Overseas entrants must contact the office before 6 January 2025 to arrange a courier service for returns.
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Prints not requested for return will be securely destroyed after the competition.
🏆 Categories
Advertising and Commercial
Children
Creative Portrait
Commissioned Portrait
Fashion (including Wedding Fashion)
Illustrative
Individual Portrait
Maternity
Monochrome
Newborn
Nouveau
Open
Pet Portrait
Photojournalism (including Wedding Photojournalism)
The Natural World
Visual Narrative
Wedding
➡️ See full details in the Category Definitions.
Entrants must include the category name on their application form.
👀 Free to Watch – Open Judging Sessions
Wednesday 14 – Thursday 15 January 2026
Join us for an extraordinary open judging experience where the world’s foremost photographers critique and score each entry live. This is a unique opportunity to:
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Hear feedback directly from the judges
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Learn what makes an award-winning image
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Be inspired by exceptional photographic talent
Best of all — it’s completely free to attend!
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an emerging photographer, you’ll gain invaluable insight and inspiration from this world-class educational event.
💬 Join the Conversation
Connect with fellow entrants and stay updated in the The Societies 20×16 Competition Facebook group!
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