The Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize showcases the work of talented young photographers, gifted amateurs and established professionals in the very best of contemporary photography.
The competition celebrates a diverse range of images and tells the fascinating stories behind the creation of works, from formal commissioned portraits to more spontaneous and intimate moments capturing friends and family. The selected images, many of which are on display for the first time, explore both traditional and contemporary approaches to the photographic portrait whilst capturing a range of characters, moods and locations.
The annual In Focus display will also highlight new work by an established photographer. The 2025 edition will see the unveiling of a new commission for the Gallery’s Collection, to be announced in November 2024. A new publication, including all works exhibited as part of the Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize, will be available from November 2025.
Entries are now open for the Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2025, celebrating the best in new portrait photography.
Open to photographers of all levels, the competition explores both traditional and contemporary approaches to the photographic portrait. Enter now for your chance to be exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery.
Deadline:- 22-04-2025
Entry Fees:- Each entry costs £22.00 and the maximum number of entries per artist is 6. Photographers in receipt of Universal Credit or Pension Credit can enter this year’s Prize for free, and a new discount is in place for photographers who receive Disability Benefits, who are students or are between the ages of 18 and 25.
