The Photography Development Centre announces the 28th National Press Photography Competition – Press Photo Serbia 2026.

Photographers are invited to submit works that have defined the period between November 2025 and November 2026 to Serbia’s oldest and most prestigious professional press photography competition. The competition is open to all press photographers who are citizens of the Republic of Serbia (for photographs taken either in Serbia or abroad), as well as foreign nationals whose photographs were taken within the territory of Serbia.

Eligible photographs must have been taken between 10 November 2025 and 10 November 2026.

Participation in the competition is free of charge. Entries may be submitted in multiple categories covering key areas such as News, Daily Life, Portrait, Sports and Arts. The competition rules, including the complete list of categories and technical requirements, as well as the entry forms, are available at the bottom of this page.

The submission deadline is 24 November 2026 at 23:59 (CET).

Completed entry forms and photographs should be sent to pressphotosrbija@gmail.com.

The winners will be selected by a professional jury comprising national and international experts.

About the Competition

Press Photo Serbia is the country’s leading national award for press photography, established in 1999. The competition places particular emphasis on an individual photographic approach, ethical standards and the authentic documentation of social changes and developments in Serbia and around the world through the lenses of Serbian photographers. Its mission is to promote impartiality, responsibility in the media and the protection of photographers’ copyright.

Press Photo Serbia provides a platform for photographers to present their personal perspectives on social changes and developments in Serbia through their work. Award-winning and commended photographs, including the Grand Prix winner, will be showcased in the traditional exhibition, held as part of the VIZUALIZATOR International Photography Festival since 2013.

For further information, please contact the organisers at pressphotosrbija@gmail.com.