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Chromatic Photography Awards 2026

The Chromatic Photography Awards is an international competition dedicated exclusively to color photography, with black and white and toned images disqualified, judged across 20 categories in professional and amateur sections. First held in 2017 and reaching its tenth edition in 2026, it shares the same hosting and organizational network as the Stavars-linked Monochrome and MonoVisions awards, and announced its 2025 winners on 21 December 2025.

AI policy unspecifiedRAW not required
Deadline
October 25, 2026
Entry fee
Per single image roughly USD 27 (professional) / USD 22 (amateur); early-deadline rates lower. No limit on the number of images entered.
Results
December 20, 2026
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Authenticity policy

AI policy

All entries must be the original work of the entrant and must not infringe the rights of any other party.

RAW files

Winning Entrants must be able to provide a high resolution digital file (minimum 2500px wide, 300dpi). This file will be used only to prove the ownership of the image.

Editing rules

The contest publishes no explicit AI policy. Its terms require only that entries be the original work of the entrant, and RAW files are not required; winners supply a high-resolution digital file to prove ownership.

Verified on June 24, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Does Chromatic Photography Awards 2026 allow AI-generated images?
The published rules for Chromatic Photography Awards 2026 do not state a clear AI policy. Confirm with the official rules before entering.
Are RAW files required to enter Chromatic Photography Awards 2026?
No. Chromatic Photography Awards 2026 does not require RAW files.
When is the Chromatic Photography Awards 2026 entry deadline?
Entries for Chromatic Photography Awards 2026 close on October 25, 2026.
How much does it cost to enter Chromatic Photography Awards 2026?
Per single image roughly USD 27 (professional) / USD 22 (amateur); early-deadline rates lower. No limit on the number of images entered.
When are the Chromatic Photography Awards 2026 results announced?
Chromatic Photography Awards 2026 announces its results on December 20, 2026.

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