Documentary / Landscape / Nature / Travel
Desert Photography Awards
The overview
An opportunity for your work.
Celebrating the stark beauty of Earth's arid landscapes. Grand prize includes a guided photography expedition to the Namib Desert.
Know where you stand
Your photographs. Your rights.
good rights
Photographers keep copyright; the organiser takes limited publication rights.
Photographer retains copyright. Exhibition and promotional rights.
Understand our rights ratingsWho can enter
Eligibility & entry notes.
Open to all photographers worldwide
Beyond the prize
The Exposure Index.
platinum tier · 87/100
How we assess exposureListing last verified 1 Apr 2026
Dates, fees and terms can change. Read the current rules on the official competition website before entering.