reFocus Awards

By honoring the most extraordinary photographers of our time, the reFocus Awards celebrate the power of the photographic image

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We are...

1. A platform to discover the most distinctive visual professionals, artists, and industry leaders of our time

We’ve designed our site to put the extraordinary artistic visions of our community first and to get our participants noticed. Through online galleries that activate the individual stories of our community while driving people

to the personal websites and social media platforms of our network, we aim to create a global platform for the most exemplary creatives of our time, and a resource for those looking to discover the best talent out there.

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2. A Unique Worldwide Honor

Our singular awards program offers a prestigious title and global exposure through international channels

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3. An Awards Contest Offering Impactful Prizes

Designed to suit and nourish the careers of the best photographic talent at any stage of their career, our prizes will help you uplevel your artistic practice

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4. A seamless and powerful artist first online space

Showcase your winning images through customizable, immersive portfolio pages so that others can discover your work as you intended through our website designed to prioritize your vision

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5. Creators of inclusion & diversity initiatives designed for our connected world

Our global accessibility program, student discounts, and scholarships highlighting BIPOC individuals or those not well-represented in the photography world will help to create a more equal playing field for new ideas to be discovered

08/27/2026

Meet the reFocus Awards 2026 Color Photography Contest Gold Winner in the Photojournalism⁠ Category at the Professional⁠ Level⁠
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🥇 Congratulations to Kaja Krawczyk⁠⁠⁠ .krawczyk_
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📸 .krawczyk_ | “A Perspective of Faith”⁠
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“A monumental statue of Jesus Christ commissioned by Armenian businessman Gagik Tsarukyan. Planned for Mount Hatis near Yerevan, the project is intended to become one of the world's tallest Christ monuments and a new landmark of Armenia.”⁠
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Image © Kaja Krawczyk⁠
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The reFocus Awards honor the most exceptional and exciting photographers working today. www.refocus-awards.com

08/26/2026

🔥 It’s time! 🔥 The 2026 World Photo Annual is officially accepting entries with 10% off. Don’t miss your chance to earn global recognition, prizes, and a chance to share your unique vision with the world. ⁠
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Go to the link in our bio to submit your work today before early bird entry closes 🔗⁠
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📸 Ida Kehoe | “Portrait of Friesian Stallion”⁠
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“Black and white portrait of Friesian Stallion against black screen”⁠
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Image © Ida Kehoe⁠
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The reFocus Awards honor the most exceptional and exciting photographers working today. www.refocus-awards.com

08/25/2026

If you're reading this, know your photography deserves to be seen. ⁠
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15% off 2026 World Photo Annual entries ends tonight at midnight EST. ⁠
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We can't wait to see your work. ⁠
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Enter today through the link in bio 🔗⁠
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📸 | “Architectural Illusion”⁠
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“This series aims to inspire viewers to look upward. There is true beauty in the roofs, domes, windows, and lamps that adorn our historic buildings.”⁠
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Image © Dámaso Ávila⁠
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The reFocus Awards honor the most exceptional and exciting photographers working today. www.refocus-awards.com

08/20/2026

5 Days Left for 15% Off During the Early Bird Stage | Submit your work to our 2026 World Photo Annual⁠
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Win prizes like cash, international media coverage, custom press releases, trophies, and more. ⁠
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Enter today through the link in bio 🔗⁠

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📸 | “Sculpting with the hands of the soul”⁠
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“Don José is a sculptor of clay who looks like a Zapatista or revolutionary without being one. He was born more than 70 years ago, and he became blind 20 years ago. He learned to sculpt with the hands of his soul, accompanied by Teresita, his wife, confidant and assistant.”⁠
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Image © Eduardo López Moreno⁠
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The reFocus Awards honor the most exceptional and exciting photographers working today. www.refocus-awards.com

08/19/2026

Meet the reFocus Awards 2026 Color Photography Contest Gold Winner in the Street⁠ Category at the Professional⁠ Level⁠
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🥇 Congratulations to Vasco Trancoso⁠ ⁠
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📸 | “Hats”⁠
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Image © Vasco Trancoso⁠
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The reFocus Awards honor the most exceptional and exciting photographers working today. www.refocus-awards.com

08/18/2026

15% Off Entry to the 2026 World Photo Annual Ends in 1 Week ⁠
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Don't miss this chance to get the recognition your photography deserves. ⁠
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➖ Naming the 2026 Photographers of the Year in 22 categories ➖ ⁠
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Judges from The New York Times, Robb Report, HTSI Financial Times, Rizzoli, and more are waiting to see your work. ⁠
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🔗 Enter today through the link in bio 🔗⁠
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📸 | “Inle Lake”⁠
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“Shot on Kodak Pro Image 100”⁠
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Image © Tayne Ephraims⁠
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The reFocus Awards honor the most exceptional and exciting photographers working today. www.refocus-awards.com

08/13/2026

Meet the reFocus Awards 2026 Color Photography Contest Gold Winner in the Portrait⁠ Category at the Professional⁠ Level⁠
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🥇 Congratulations to Tianqiutao Chen⁠⁠⁠ ⁠
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📸 | “Cong Shuwen 2014-2025”⁠
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“In 2014, I collaborated with a group of migrant children in Beijing to create portraits highlighting their harsh living conditions. More than a decade later, in 2025, I revisited the project by photographing the now-adult participants, who had since relocated to various urban centers across China.”⁠
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Image © Tianqiutao Chen⁠
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The reFocus Awards honor the most exceptional and exciting photographers working today. www.refocus-awards.com

08/12/2026

Meet the reFocus Awards 2026 Color Photography Contest Gold Winner in the Nature⁠ Category at the Professional⁠ Level⁠
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🥇 Congratulations to MAUD DELAFLOTTE⁠ .delaflotte⁠
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📸 .delaflotte | “Insects, Architects of a Sustainable Future”⁠
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“A scientist collects black soldier fly eggs inside an aviary to examine them (France). Black soldier fly are use to produce flour and oil for animal feed.⁠
A market estimated to be several billion$ by 2030, as well as significant ecological gains in terms of deforestation and intensive aquaculture.”⁠
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Image © MAUD DELAFLOTTE⁠
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The reFocus Awards honor the most exceptional and exciting photographers working today. www.refocus-awards.com

08/11/2026

▶︎ 15% Off Ending Soon ⁠
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▶︎ Only 2 Weeks Left for Early Bird Stage Pricing at the 2026 World Photo Annual⁠
By reFocus awards⁠
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Win prizes such as: ⁠
→ Custom trophies⁠
→ $5k total in cash prizes ⁠
→ Featured artist interview⁠
→ Placement in a global press campaign⁠
& way, way more⁠
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Use the link in bio to submit your work today.⁠
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📸 | “Synchrony in Motion”⁠
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“Three humpback whales perfectly aligned in a breathtaking display of nature’s harmony. French Polynesia, home to the world’s largest marine sanctuary, stands as a beacon for global marine conservation, proving that with protection, marine life can thrive.”⁠
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Image © Rachel Moore⁠
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The reFocus Awards honor the most exceptional and exciting photographers working today. www.refocus-awards.com

08/06/2026

Meet the reFocus Awards 2026 Color Photography Contest Gold Winner in the Travel⁠ Category at the Professional⁠ Level⁠
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🥇 Congratulations to Will Palmer⁠⁠⁠ ⁠
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📸 | “Legacy of the Li River”⁠
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“A traditional cormorant fisherman prepares his lamp before sunrise on the Li River in southern China. The practice of fishing with trained cormorants in this region dates back more than a thousand years and remains closely associated with the dramatic Karst landscape around Yangshuo and Guilin.”⁠
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Image © Will Palmer⁠
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The reFocus Awards honor the most exceptional and exciting photographers working today. www.refocus-awards.com

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