Competitions

Explore the thrilling world of Underwater Photography Competitions. We highlight the most prestigious international competitions that celebrate the artistry and skill of underwater photographers.

From showcasing award-winning images to providing updates on upcoming competitions and submission guidelines, we bring you the latest news and insights from the captivating realm of underwater photography competitions.

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This year's winning image © Matty Smith / UPY2026
Pups win Smith Underwater Photographer of the Year title
1st place Underwater and Grand Prize winner: Fractal Forest - Taken with a Sony A7R IV + FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS, Nauticam EMWL with 160º objective lens and two Retra Pro strobes. f/0, 1/100th, ISO 400 (© Ross Gudgeon / CUPOTY)
Winning diver gets right inside the cauliflower
© Cecile Gabillon, Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Could dolphin superpod image be People’s Choice?
Inside the Dauin Dive Festival: Underwater Photography, Competition and Community
Inside the Dauin Dive Festival: Underwater Photography, Competition and Community
Taken with a Nikon D500 + 60mm macro, Ikelite housing, two Ikelite DS230 strobes. f/22, 1/250th, ISO 250 (Steven Kovacs / Ocean Art 2025)
14 best shots: Dive into Ocean Art 2025
Wide-Angle category winner: Synchronised Humpback Whales, by Yuka Takahashi. Taken with a Sony A7R Mk IV + FE 16-35mm f/2.8, SeaFrogs housing. f/4.5, 1/500th, ISO 320 (© Yuka Takahashi / UnderwaterCompetition.com)
Synced whales win photographer Grand Master title
(Tinnapat Netcharussaeng / Wildlife Photographer of the Year)
Wildlife Photographer contest seeks more u/w images
Phronima Mom And Babies (Chris Gug, CUPOTY 7)
Divers get up close and competitive
Alex Dawson / UPY 2024
Could you be Underwater Photographer of the Year?
An amazing image from the DPG Underwater Imaging Competition- Monkey
DPG Masters Underwater Imaging Competition 2025 Announced
The Great Australian Dive Challenge.
The Great Australian Dive Challenge
Mirrorless-Portfolio Winner David George
The Nautilus Scuba Club Cairns

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