new visions photography awards

LensCulture celebrates 20 years of discovering photographic talent, seeking visionary artists who are defining photography's future. We’re seeking groundbreaking work across six dynamic categories. You may enter several categories with the same project, with a 50% discount for each additional category.

The Discovery of the Year Photographer will receive $5,000 cash and a $5,000 credit for photographic equipment from MBP. Through this award, MPB reaffirms its commitment to nurturing and supporting photographers, providing them with the resources and recognition to further their career. Jurors: Sophie Collins, MBP; Jim Casper, LensCulture; Laura Sackett, LensCulture.

Plus, Each Category will be judged by 4 Jurors, and together they will select the Winners and Shortlist for each category. A winner from each of the 6 Categories will be chosen. Each Series winner will receive $2,000, the Moments winner will receive $1,000.

All winning photographers will be exhibited at Photo London 2025, a photography fair which brings together the world's leading galleries, publishers and collectors, as well as an ambitious program of exhibitions, conversations, artist book signings and curated fair events.

Additionally, top winners will have their work showcased at the renowned Leica Gallery in New York City in 2025. This exhibition offers a unique opportunity for the winning photographers to gain international exposure in one of the world's most vibrant art scenes.