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Analog
Awards 2026

International contest for analog photography and alternative processes

About

Created to celebrate the art and craft of analog image-making, Analog AWARDS brings together photographers working with film and alternative photographic techniques. We welcome all genres and artistic approaches, from documentary projects and portraits to conceptual work and experimental processes!

Open to photographers worldwide, the competition offers a platform to discover new voices, share personal projects and connect with an international photography community. Winners and finalists will be featured on Analog Hub and its social media channels, with opportunities for Book publication, Exhibitions, Photography Festivals and Cash prizes!

Dates

Early bird
1–22 November
Late bird
23 November – 20 December
Early bird · 1–22 November

Enter early,
pay less

Early bird entries start at €9 for a single photo and €33 for a series of 8.
From 23 November the late bird prices apply.

Rewards

01

Cash prize
1.000 euro

The overall Winners in both series and single-image categories will receive a cash prize in recognition of their outstanding work. Earning the prestigious title of Analog Photographer of the Year, being exhibited and presented on international Festivals.

02

Create and Publish Your Book

Two Winners of the Analog Awards will receive a free book publication with the publishing house Snap Collective. Finalists and Honorable Mentions will receive exclusive offer to transform their work into a photo book, with the support of a professional team.

03

Analog Hub Magazine Issue

As a Winner or Finalist, you’ll be featured in an exclusive Interview and Portfolio in the next issue of Analog Hub Magazine, showcasing your artistic vision. Additionally, we will promote your work across digital platforms, ensuring your talent reaches a global audience.

04

Annual Book publication

Winners and Finalists will have their best photographs showcased in the esteemed Analog Hub Annual Book. The publication will celebrate the best of the best, elevating your presence in the photography community.

05

Exhibition in Analog Hub Gallery

Winners will take center stage with an exhibition at the Analog Hub digital Gallery, getting extensive online exposure. It is a gateway to a global audience, showcasing your vision to photography enthusiasts worldwide.

06

Review from Professional Jury

Winners of Analog Awards will gain more than a title, they’ll be noticed by top experts in photography from the Jury Panel. This exclusive opportunity provides valuable exposure and the chance to get recognized, helping to grow your career and reach new heights.

Jury

Madara Ulme
Artistic Director of SNAP Collective, Curator
Lead editor of the Publishing House. Exhibition curator in Paris and teacher at the National Institute for Oriental Languages and Civilizations
Xavi Herrero
Director of Ibiza Cinefest and Street Photography Barcelona
Catalan documentary filmmaker and street photographer. Founder of Ibizacinefest, author of photobooks and street photography workshops
Laza Anna
Photographer, Founder of FotoSlovo and Analog Hub, Curator
Influential visual artist, winner of prestigious contests
Founder and Artistic Director of FotoSlovo and Analog Hub
Carlos Folgoso Sueiro
Photographer, Overall Winner Series of FotoSlovo Awards 2025
Photographer whose work has been featured in international publications and exhibitions. The Overall Winner of the FotoSlovo Awards 2025
Sofia Krysiak
Publisher, curator, writer and photography researcher
Founder of the Terrible Baby publishing house and co‑founder of a photo agency, which supports photographers in developing and promoting their work
Giammaria de gasperis

RVM Hub Publishing House
RVM Hub is an independent publishing house and editorial studio specialised in photography, exploring intersections with other forms of storytelling

Publish Your Own Book

We are excited to announce that the two Winners of the Analog Awards will receive a free book publication! This opportunity comes through our partnership with Snap Collective, a respected and innovative publishing house.
Snap Collective gives Winners, Finalists and Honorable Mentions the chance to bring their photography to life in a beautifully printed photo book. With professional design support, high-quality printing and a streamlined process, the publishing house makes creating a photo book easier than ever.
Entries are open

Put your work
in front of the jury

Your photographs will be reviewed by an international jury. Winners will receive Cash prize, publish their own photo book and get more prizes
Early bird prices until 22 November

Terms & Conditions

Who can enter

• The competition is open to photographers from all countries, of any age and experience level
• You may submit as many entries as you wish
• Titles and artist statements must be submitted in English

CATEGORIES

The photograph has to be made on film or with an analog process. Digital files are accepted only if the final image was made with an analog process.
Analog / film
Digital into analog processing
Polaroid
Salt print
Calotype / Talbotype
Albumen print
Wet collodion
Ambrotype
Tintype / Ferrotype
Daguerreotype
Cyanotype
Platinum / Palladium
Gum bichromate
Carbon transfer
Van Dyke brown
Kallitype
Lumen print
Anthotype
Photogram
Woodburytype
Bromoil
Oil print
Hand-coloured photograph
Photographic collage
Photo + embroidery
Letterpress

Entries

• One, two or five single photos, or a series of 8 or 15 photos.
• An artist statement up to 3,000 characters.

Files

• JPG, 1,200 px on the longest side, 72 dpi.
• No watermarks, signatures or contact details on the images or in the application.
• Scans of negatives or photos of prints. Basic cleanup is fine: dust, levels, cropping.

Copyright

• You must own the copyright to the photographs you submit.
• We use the images only to promote the contest on our website and social media.

Fees

Entry
Early Bird
Late Bird
1 photo
€9
€11
2 photos
€15
€18
5 photos
€29
€33
Series of 8 photos
€33
€36
Series of 15 photos
€39
€42
Additional category fee to apply the same photo — €5
In-depth professional critique by Jury for series — €19

Prizes

The full list is avaialable at the Rewards column. Cash prizes will be paid in EUR (euro) via PayPal or as a transfer on bank account. Any fees incurred for foreign currency transfers will be deducted from the winning amount.

Dates of the contest

The final deadline for applications is 20 December 2026. The winners will be announced in February 2027.

FAQ

Open call · Analog Awards 2026

Show the world
your analog work

Single images and series, film and any alternative process.