Independent & Freelance Photojournalist Award 2026

Independent & Freelance Photojournalist Award 2026

Xposure’s Independent and Freelance Photojournalist Award recognises independent visual reporting across three categories: Spot News, Environment and Solutions. Entrants submit one 12 image essay per category on urgent, underreported or impactful issues.

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Organiser: Xposure

Prizes: Three $5,000 awards for independent photojournalism.

Categories: Photojournalism, Nature, Documentary

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