Can I still enter Female in Focus 2026 (1854 Media)?

No. Entries for the 2026 edition are closed. Check the official site for the next edition, or look at contests that are currently open.

Does Female in Focus 2026 (1854 Media) allow AI-generated images?

Yes. Female in Focus 2026 (1854 Media) permits AI-generated images.

How much does it cost to enter Female in Focus 2026 (1854 Media)?

Per-entry fees vary by tier; specific 2026 amounts not surfaced

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Female in Focus 2026 (1854 Media)

Female in Focus is 1854 Media (British Journal of Photography)'s award celebrating exceptional work by women, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming photographers. After a two-year hiatus, the 2026 edition returns partnered with Nikon as main sponsor. AI-modified photographs are permitted with mandatory caption-level disclosure - the same disclosure-enforcement model 1854 applies to Portrait of Humanity.

AI allowed

Deadline: —
Entry fee: Per-entry fees vary by tier; specific 2026 amounts not surfaced

Official site

The 2026 edition has ended

Entries for this edition are closed. The information on this page stays available as a reference for the rules and the results.

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Authenticity policy

AI policy

The award accepts entries that consist of original photographs modified by AI, but all significant AI modifications must be clearly indicated in the caption. Failure to declare modifications clearly may result in disqualification.
Source: https://www.1854.photography/awards/female-in-focus/

RAW files

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Editing rules

Female in Focus permits AI-modified photographs provided all significant AI modifications are declared in the caption. Like sister award Portrait of Humanity, this is a disclosure-enforcement regime, not a ban. The 2026 edition is partnered with Nikon as main sponsor and celebrates women, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming photographers.

Verified on June 12, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Can I still enter Female in Focus 2026 (1854 Media)?: No. Entries for the 2026 edition are closed. Check the official site for the next edition, or look at contests that are currently open.
Does Female in Focus 2026 (1854 Media) allow AI-generated images?: Yes. Female in Focus 2026 (1854 Media) permits AI-generated images.
How much does it cost to enter Female in Focus 2026 (1854 Media)?: Per-entry fees vary by tier; specific 2026 amounts not surfaced

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