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Portrait Salon

The overview

An opportunity for your work.

A unique open-submission portrait exhibition. All shortlisted work is shown at a major London venue, making it one of the most democratic portrait competitions.

Your photographs. Your rights.

good rights

Photographers keep copyright; the organiser takes limited publication rights.

Photographer retains copyright. Exhibition rights for Portrait Salon programme.

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Who can enter

Eligibility & entry notes.

Open to all photographers worldwide

Listing last verified 1 Apr 2026

Dates, fees and terms can change. Read the current rules on the official competition website before entering.