Entries are now closed. Thank you to all the incredible photographers who entered Australasia's Top Emerging Photographers, presented by Fujifilm. Shortlisting and judging will soon be underway and results will be announced in June 2026 and the best entries will be published in Capture magazine. Please note Capture magazine is now only available by subscription and special order. Order your copy of Capture magazine here. ______________________________________________
Australasia's Top Emerging Photographers, presented by Fujifilm, recognises, encourages, and promotes talented photographers in the early stages of their photography careers.
Now in its 18th year Australasia's Top Emerging Photographers is open to Australian and New Zealand photographers with less than four years' professional photography experience (including amateurs).
This year, winners and runners-up will share in a prize pool worth more than $27,000, including $9,000 in cash, a Fujifilm GFX100SII and lens valued at over $10,000, plus four WD prize packs each valued at $1,500. The best entries will also be showcased online and in a special print edition of Capture magazine.
. Photowatchdog is the advocate for fair photo competitions in Australia.
