Great Photo Awards

Highlights from the Great Photo Awards 2026 Exhibition and Awards Ceremony at Image+Tech Expo & Photovision 2026

Michalis Kirzidis — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:33:22 +0000

March 13 to 15, 2026
Palaio Faliro Indoor Arena (Tae Kwon Do)

The exhibition and awards ceremony of the 5th International Great Photo Awards, themed “World of Nature”, were completed with great success at Image+Tech Expo & Photovision 2026 in Athens.

For three days, visitors had the opportunity to explore a remarkable collection of award-winning images, along with selected photographs that stood out among thousands of submissions from around the world. The exhibition highlighted the creativity, diversity and artistic sensitivity of contemporary nature photography, attracting photographers, industry professionals and image enthusiasts alike.

The awards ceremony took place on Friday, March 13, in a warm and celebratory atmosphere, bringing together distinguished guests, members of the jury and participating photographers. The winning works were evaluated by an international panel of renowned photographers, including Pedro Jarque Krebs (Spain), Urs Renggli (Switzerland), Tassos Sakoulis (Greece), Jalpa Shah (India) and Michalis Kyrzidis (Greece).

Throughout the exhibition, visitors had the chance to meet some of the photographers in person and engage with images that captured the beauty and complexity of the natural world across five thematic categories:
Wildlife | Birds | Water | Landscapes | Macros

The presence of the Great Photo Awards within Image+Tech Expo & Photovision further enhanced the international character of the event and confirmed its role as a significant platform for photographic expression and visual storytelling.

Below, you can find a selection of photographs and videos from the exhibition and the awards ceremony, capturing some of the most memorable moments of this year’s event.

The Great Photo Awards, organized by the PHOTOgraphos magazine, continue to grow as an international institution, bringing together talented photographers from across the globe and celebrating the art of nature photography.

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Winners Announced for the International Photography Contest “World of Nature” by Great Photo Awards

Michalis Kirzidis — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:56:54 +0000

The international photography contest “World of Nature” by Great Photo Awards, organized by PHOTOgraphos magazine, has successfully concluded. The competition received over 2,500 entries from 69 countries, showcasing powerful images from around the globe, all capturing the magic of the natural world across five thematic categories: Birds, Landscapes, Macro, Water, and Wildlife.

The Grand Winner, who also won the “Birds” category, was Mathew Bell from Australia, achieving the highest score from the contest’s international jury. In addition to the cash prize and a gift from the sponsor Retouche4me, he was honored with a solo exhibition as part of Image+Tech Expo & Photovision 2026, held from March 13–15 at the “Kleisto Palaiou Falirou” venue in Athens

The major “World of Nature” exhibition, featuring the best photographs from the contest (all prints produced by the professional lab TIPOMA), captivated visitors and stood out as the main highlight of the event.

The other category winners were:
Landscapes: George Digalakis | Greece,
Macro: Christos Pantazis | Greece,
Water: Oksana Mylnikova | Russian Federation,
Wildlife: Alex Brackx | Belgium

Each winner received cash prizes and gifts from Retouche4me, with a total value exceeding €400.

Greek photographers with the highest jury scores were also awarded special prizes from local sponsors: Damkalidis SA (Nikon), Fujifilm Hellas, Multiplo by Evin Inzoglou, Sony Hellas, Zegetron (OM System). The awards ceremony took place during the official opening of Image+Tech Expo & Photovision 2026 on March 13 at the “Kleisto Palaiou Falirou” venue, in the presence of H.E. Mr. Sathana Kashemsanta Na Ayudhya, Ambassador of Thailand to Greece.

The international jury – Pedro Jarque Krebs (Spain), Urs Renggli (Switzerland), Tassos Sakoulis (Greece), Jalpa Shah (India), and Michalis Kyrzidis (Greece) – expressed their enthusiasm for the exceptional quality of the submitted photographic works.

See all winners here
Competition organized by: PHOTOgraphos Magazine

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Exhibition & Awards Ceremony of the Great Photo Awards

Michalis Kirzidis — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:06:39 +0000

Exhibition & Awards Ceremony of the Great Photo Awards at Image+Tech Expo & Photovision 2026 March 13–15, 2026 Palaio Faliro Indoor Arena (Tae Kwon Do)

The highlight moment of the 5th International Great Photo Awards, themed “World of Nature”, is approaching. The winners of the competition will be presented in a special exhibition taking place within the framework of Image+Tech Expo & Photovision 2026, from March 13 to 15, 2026, at the Palaio Faliro Indoor Arena (Tae Kwon Do) in Athens Greece.

The exhibition will showcase the award-winning works along with selected photographs that stood out among thousands of entries from around the world, highlighting the power, diversity and sensitivity of contemporary nature photography. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the creators in person and discover images that capture the magic of the natural world across five thematic categories:

Wildlife | Birds | Water | Landscapes | Macros

The awards ceremony will take place during the exhibition on Friday, March 13, in the presence of distinguished guests. The works were evaluated by Pedro Jarque Krebs (Spain), Urs Renggli (Switzerland), Tassos Sakoulis (Greece), Jalpa Shah (India) and Michalis Kyrzidis (Greece), whose experience and expertise contributed to shaping the final results.

The Great Photo Awards, organized by the magazine ΦΩΤΟγράφος, have established themselves as one of the leading international photography institutions, attracting entries from dozens of countries and fostering creative expression around nature and the environment.

Image+Tech Expo & Photovision 2026 is the leading trade exhibition for photography, video, cinema and printing equipment in Greece, bringing together top imaging brands and thousands of professionals and image enthusiasts. Each year, it serves as a meeting point for creators, industry professionals and content creators, celebrating technology, innovation and contemporary visual storytelling. Hosting the Great Photo Awards further strengthens the exhibition’s international profile and highlights the dynamic evolution of modern photographic creativity.

Organized by: PHOTOgraphos Magazine

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Great Photo Awards Exhibition in Rhodes

Michalis Kirzidis — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 13:47:47 +0000

We are delighted to announce that the award-winning photographs from the latest edition of the Great Photo Awards, themed “Humanity World,” will be showcased in a special exhibition on the beautiful island of Rhodes. The exhibition will take place from November 7 to 9, 2025, at the Museum of Modern Greek Art of the Municipality of Rhodes, as part of the 4th PHOTO-FESTIVAL | SOUTH AEGEAN, in collaboration with PHOTOgraphos magazine.
Opening Photo: Azim Khan Ronnie_France OverAll Winner @ Great Photo Awards 2024 1st Place Category Travel
Erfan Rabiei Dastjerdi Iran Great Photo Awards Light in the nave 1st pace @ Great Photo Awards 2024 Category Architecture

A total of 65 distinguished photographs will be presented, capturing with originality, creativity, and imagination the universal human environment across five categories: Portrait, Street, Travel, Architecture, and Culture & Traditions. The jury of this edition included Gu Feng (China), Julia Anna Gospodarou (Greece), Panagiotis Kaldis (Greece), Nilofer Khan (USA), and Ton Hendriks (Netherlands), all esteemed photographers and professionals from the international photography community. This exhibition celebrates the richness of human life and diversity through powerful visual narratives that highlight connection, emotion, and creativity. Whether you are a photography enthusiast, an artist, or simply a lover of visual expression, this event promises an inspiring experience at the heart of contemporary photography.

Myo Minn Aung, Myanmar 1st pace @ Great Photo Awards 2024 Category Street

And don’t forget, the 5th Great Photo Awards competition, themed “World of Nature,” is still open for submissions for a few more days! Join us by sharing your vision of nature’s beauty — from wildlife and landscapes to the fascinating microcosm, birds, and waters — and be part of this global celebration of photography.

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Humanity World: A Celebration of Photography at Photovision Art 2025

Michalis Kirzidis — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 11:14:13 +0000

The international photography competition Great Photo Awards proudly presented the winning and finalist works of its fourth edition, “Humanity World”, as part of Photovision Art 2025, held at the historic venue of the Kapnergostasio in Athens from May 23 to 25, 2025.

The exhibition, featuring 159 selected images from the competition, attracted wide public interest and was visited by thousands of photography enthusiasts during the three-day event. It formed a powerful visual narrative dedicated to humanity-its people, creations, cultures, and traditions-highlighting the emotional and storytelling power of photography.

We are proud to have shared the “Humanity World” images with such an enthusiastic audience, and we thank all the photographers who trusted us with their work. Below, you will find the complete list of winners and finalists, along with selected photos from the exhibition and award ceremony.

Let’s keep celebrating the human spirit through photography!

Stay tuned – the 5th edition of the Great Photo Awards will be officially announced on July 5th!

With more than 2,600 entries from 73 countries, “Humanity World” proved once again the global reach and artistic quality of the Great Photo Awards. The exhibited photographs captured diverse aspects of human life, from street moments and cultural rituals to architectural beauty and emotive portraits, all selected by an esteemed international jury.

One of the highlights of the exhibition was the Award Ceremony, which took place on the opening day, Friday, May 23rd. In a packed hall, Greek winners of the Humanity World competition were honored and received gifts sponsored by Canon Greece, Fujifilm Hellas, Nikon (Damkalidis S.A.), Retouch4me, and Sony Greece. The ceremony was inaugurated by Mr. Athanasios Bouras, Vice President of the Hellenic Parliament, who also presented awards to the Greek photographers.

The exhibition was part of Photovision Art 2025, a major photography event supported by the Hellenic Parliament and SEKAF, which hosted over 300 photographers from Greece and abroad. With more than 4,800 visitors, the event included live photo shoots, educational seminars, and presentations from top industry brands. It succeeded in creating a vibrant atmosphere of artistic exchange and technical innovation.

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The Great Photo Awards at Photovision Art 2025 with the “Humanity World” Exhibition

Michalis Kirzidis — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 08:51:01 +0000

The grand celebration of photography returns with full force in May 2025! Photovision Art 2025, held under the auspices of the Hellenic Parliament and SEKAF, continues its mission to promote creative photography in Greece and internationally. As part of this major event, the “Humanity World” exhibition will be presented – a unique photographic showcase of the international competition organized by the Great Photo Awards.

From May 23 to 25, 2025, the Kapnergostasio will be transformed into a space of inspiration and creativity, hosting the award-winning works of the winners and finalists of the international photography competition. The “Humanity World” exhibition highlights human existence, creations, and traditions through unique images that tell stories from every corner of the globe. Visitors will discover the power of photography as a means of storytelling and expression while getting to know the work of talented creators who capture humanity through their lenses.

With four successful editions already, the Great Photo Awards have attracted hundreds of photographers from around the world. This year’s “Humanity World” competition received over 2,600 entries from 73 countries!

During the exhibition, visitors will have the exclusive opportunity to admire the award-winning photographs selected by the judging panel, as well as many other remarkable images that stood out among thousands of submissions.

On Friday, May 23, the opening day of the exhibition, the prizes will be awarded to the Greek photographers who excelled in the Humanity World competition, with the generous sponsorship of Canon Greece, Fujifilm Hellas, Nikon (Damkalidis SA), Retouch4me, and Sony Greece.

Join us in celebrating the art of photography!
May 23-25, 2025 | Kapnergostasio

Photovision Art 2025: Free entry with pre-registration: photovision.gr/online-registration-photovision-art-2025

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Humanity World: Grand Prize & Extension of deadline!

Michalis Kirzidis — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 19:56:40 +0000

Humanity World, the 4th edition of Great Photo Awards, is still underway for a few more days! PHOTOgraphos magazine, organizer of the contest, has announced the Grand Prize for this edition. The overall winner -with the highest score across the five individual categories- will receive:

A three-day stay for two persons at the Arethusa Hotel in central Athens from May 23 to 25, 2025.
Honorary participation in Photovision Art 2025. In addition to the winning photograph, the overall winner will have the opportunity to display five additional representative works, showcasing and communicating with a broad art loving audience.
Three AI-based plugins of their choice from Retouch4me Plugins Suite along with 500 in-cloud retouches using the Retouch4me Arams/Photoshop Panel, with a total value of €427.
€250 in cash.

Photovision Art 2025 will be hosted at the impressive space at Kapnergostassio from May 23 to 25, 2025, with the support of the Greek Parliament. The exhibition will feature, among others, selected photographic works from the international Humanity World contest, offering winners and distinguished with honorable mentions photographers, valuable exposure to avid photography enthusiasts.

Following requests from interested parties, we are pleased to announce a short extension of the final submission deadline to March 1^st, 2025. All participants are kindly urged to submit their work promptly, not only to compete for the rich prizes but also to engage actively with fellow art enthusiasts through the showcased works.

Submit your entries by March 1^st at https://gphotoawards.com/participate/

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The 4th Great Photo Awards photo contest is now open for entries until Febr. 23.2025

Michalis Kirzidis — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:30:19 +0000

The Great Photo Awards have established themselves as a widely recognized international competition, dedicated to promoting high-standard photography. Building on the success of the first three editions, the awards return with their latest theme, Humanity World, a tribute to the creative power of humanity across the globe. This year’s competition invites photo enthusiasts from around the world to explore and capture the vast and intricate world of human existence through their lens. Participants can submit their work across five categories: Portrait, Street, Travel, Architecture, and Culture & Traditions.

The Humanity World theme encourages photographers to share compelling portrayals of humanity, whether through powerful portraits, authentic street scenes, immersive travel experiences, breathtaking architecture, or the enduring traditions that define cultures and societies. Celebrating the diversity, creativity, and emotional depth of human life, the competition calls for images that reflect the connections, emotions, and customs that make us humans unique.

Jury members are: China: Gu Feng | Editor of Popular Photography, Greece: Julia Anna Gospodarou | Photographer, Greece: Panagiotis Kaldis | Editor of Photographos Magazine, The Netherlands: Ton Hendriks | Photographer and magazine editor, USA: Nilofer Khan | Photographer & Journalist

Prizes
The winners will receive valuable prizes and gain global media attention and exposure. The 10 most-voted photos in each category will receive honorable mentions and will be uploaded to the virtual gallery. An art exhibition featuring the most-voted photos will be held in Athens, Greece, in spring 2025. Additionally, a selection of photos will be published in Photographos magazine, as an online portfolio on www.photo.gr, and across social media.

More information about the awards can be found here.

For your entries go to: https://gphotoawards.com/

For more information: info@gphotoawards.com

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Colorful World photo exhibition at Athens, Zappeion Megaron

Michalis Kirzidis — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:31:29 +0000

Official Opening and celebrated Colorful World photo exhibition at Athens, Zappeion Megaron, Oct.11-13.2024

The 3^rd round of Great Photo Awards competition under the theme “Colorful World” was celebrated as a prime event with a glorious exhibition in the framework of Photovision ART, Oct. 11-13 at Zappeion Megaron, Athens Greece. Photovision ART was organized by Photographos magazine, the oldest prominent photo publication in Greece, being issued steadily since 1989. An multifold art exhibition, a forum, a meeting place and reference point for art photography, Photovision Art hosted the works of 386 contemporary photographers from 30 countries with 23 individual photo exhibitions as well as lectures and workshops, attacting 7350 visitors at the ample premises of Zappeion Megaron, the foremost central venue in the centre of Greece’s capital.

All visitors commented highly of the creative talents, the technical prowess and the underlying inspiration of the winners and runners up of Colorful World exhibition, which was one of the most important aspects of Photovision ART. The visitors were very much impressed and in their feedback suggested that this positive initiative should continue and expand.

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Announcement of the Winners of the “Colorful World” International Photo Competition

Michalis Kirzidis — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:36:04 +0000

The results of the International Colorful World Photo Competition have been officially released, including the Grand Winner, the winners of the five categories, and the runners-up. This competition, held for the third time as part of the Great Photo Awards initiative, received a total of 1.157 entries from 62 countries, showcasing a message of multiculturalism, diverse approaches, and styles, and proving that photography can unite people through expression, creativity, and the communication of ideas and emotions.

– The Grand Winner, and also the winner in the Street category, is Josef Hinderleitner (Austria) for his imaginative, provocative, and humorous capture of a street moment, showcasing the playful attitude of children. In addition to the cash prize, he wins a five-day stay at the Elite City Resort Hotel in Kalamata, Greece.

– The winner in the Landscape category is Aref Tahmasebi (Iran) for a spectacular drone view that conveys a message of concern and warning about the conservation of Earth’s ecosystem, threatened by human-induced pollution, overexploitation of resources, and industrial expansion.

– The winner in the Still Life category is Alexander Sviridov (Canada) for his meticulous rendering of the classic fruit assortment theme, inspired by the timeless works of Dutch masters.

– The winner in the Nature and Wildlife category is Urs Renggli (Switzerland) for his graphic and balanced juxtaposition of lifeless dunes with the sole living creature, a lonely antelope leaving behind its footprints, thus marking the scene.

– Finally, Svetlin Yosifov (Bulgaria) is acclaimed as the winner in the Creative category for his spontaneous portrait of a boy in Southern Sudan, leading his cattle to the camp and forming a dramatic frame of African countryside, highlighted by the colorful glory of the sunset.

The judging committee, comprised of photographers and journalists –Paul Burrows (Australia), Evi Christopoulou (Greece), Johan W. Elzenga (Netherlands), Panagiotis Kaldis (Greece), Takeshi Kameyama (Japan), and Loukas Vasilikos (Greece)- enthusiastically commended the creative approach of the participants and the exceptional standard of their images in all five categories.

A significant portion of the distinguished artworks was showcased during the recent Photovision Art event in October at Zappeion Megaron, Athens, Greece. During the event, an award ceremony took place, and prizes, provided by the competition’s sponsor companies Nikon, Canon, Fujifilm, GoPro, and ZHIYUN, were presented to local winners.

Check all winners and runners-up: https://gphotoawards.com/winners-3rd-great-photo-awards/

The new round of the Great Photo Awards, under the theme “Humanity World”, will commence on December 23, 2024.

For more information about the competition, you can contact: info@gphotoawards.com

Competition organized by: PHOTOgraphos Magazine

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