Fine Art / Portrait
Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
The overview
An opportunity for your work.
One of the world's most prestigious portrait photography prizes, hosted by the National Portrait Gallery in London. The winning images are displayed in a major exhibition at the gallery.
Know where you stand
Your photographs. Your rights.
good rights
Photographers keep copyright; the organiser takes limited publication rights.
Photographer retains copyright. Gallery has license for exhibition, catalogue and promotion.
Understand our rights ratingsWho can enter
Eligibility & entry notes.
Open to all photographers aged 18+
Listing last verified 1 Apr 2026
Dates, fees and terms can change. Read the current rules on the official competition website before entering.