Luis Ferreira Alves International Photography Award 2026–27: €10,000 Architecture Prize

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The biennial Luis Ferreira Alves International Photography Competition, supported by cultural and architectural institutions in Porto, Portugal, invites original photographic interpretations of architecture from around the world. The current call opened on 25 September 2026 and honours the legacy of acclaimed architectural photographer Luis Ferreira Alves.

Applicants of any nationality may enter individually or as a collective, with one project per person or group. Submit nine to eleven photographs forming a coherent architectural series and a project statement of no more than 2,000 characters. Images previously awarded in another competition are not accepted; submissions must not bear logos or watermarks, and generative-AI imagery or substantial generative alterations are prohibited.

The first prize is €10,000 and second prize €4,000. Third prize is a €1,500 voucher for photography equipment; a separate emerging-photography award is restricted to Portuguese entrants. The application must be made via Picter by 1 January 2027, 23:59 mainland Portugal time. Finalists are expected in February–March, with winners announced on 25 April 2027.

Official call and conditions: https://luisferreiraalvesphotoaward.com/en/faq/

Official call and conditions: https://www.luisferreiraalvesphotoaward.com/pt/edicao/

This article is an edited translation of the organiser's information, provided for reference. Check current eligibility, deadlines, fees and rights terms on the official pages before applying or paying. The organiser's rules prevail.