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Felix Schoeller Photo Award 2025

The Felix Schoeller Photo Award is a biennial German award for professional photographers and young talent, run by the Felix Schoeller Group since 2013. The 2025 cycle, judged in 2025, included three category prizes: Sustainability, Emerging Photographer, and the German Peace Prize for Photography (EUR 10,000). Entry is free; submissions are series of 3-5 photographs. Next cycle expected 2027.

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Deadline
April 5, 2025
Opens
January 20, 2025
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The 2025 edition has ended

Entries closed on April 5, 2025. The information on this page describes this edition and stays available as a reference for the rules and the results.

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The Felix Schoeller Photo Award is biennial; 2025 is the most recent edition. Specific AI manipulation language was not surfaced in indexed public sources, so the field is marked unspecified pending editor review of the official rules. Entries comprise series of 3 to 5 photographs.

Verified on June 12, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Can I still enter Felix Schoeller Photo Award 2025?
No. Entries for the 2025 edition closed on April 5, 2025. Check the official site for the next edition, or look at contests that are currently open.
Does Felix Schoeller Photo Award 2025 allow AI-generated images?
The published rules for Felix Schoeller Photo Award 2025 do not state a clear AI policy. Confirm with the official rules before entering.
When is the Felix Schoeller Photo Award 2025 entry deadline?
Entries for Felix Schoeller Photo Award 2025 close on April 5, 2025.
How much does it cost to enter Felix Schoeller Photo Award 2025?
Felix Schoeller Photo Award 2025 is free to enter.

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