Photo contests with no entry fee in 2026 — eight free competitions, ranked by what your photograph actually has a shot at
Most photographers reading this have spent €30–€80 on contests their photograph didn't fit. The fix isn't to stop entering — it's to enter only the contests that match the work and either cost nothing or earn their fee. Here are the eight free-entry photography contests in 2026 worth knowing, ranked by what each jury actually rewards.