Portrait of Humanity Vol. 7 (2026)
Portrait of Humanity is the British Journal of Photography's annual portraiture award, now in its seventh volume. The contest publishes a hardcover anthology of 200 winning portraits each year, alongside a touring exhibition. Unusually for a prestige award, generative AI is explicitly permitted on the condition that it is declared at submission; undeclared AI images are disqualified.
- Deadline
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- Entry fee
- Standard entry GBP 25 single image; series and other fee tiers vary
Authenticity policy
AI policy
AI-generated imagery is permitted, it must be clearly stated upon application, and all undeclared AI images will be disqualified.
RAW files
Not specified
Editing rules
Portrait of Humanity is the rare prestige award that explicitly permits AI-generated imagery, conditional on disclosure at the point of application. Undeclared AI images are disqualified - making this a disclosure-enforcement regime rather than a ban. Useful index entry as a permissive contrast point to camera-required awards like the Pulitzer.
Verified on June 12, 2026