LensCulture Photobook Prize 2026

LensCulture's photobook award: submit a photo project of 20–30 images ready to become a book — no book dummy required. The winning project, selected by Nazraeli Press, is published as a full monograph valued at over $25,000, with a Los Angeles exhibition and a solo LensCulture feature. Five shortlisted photographers each receive a $500 grant, a solo feature article, a 30-minute portfolio consultation and inclusion in the LA exhibition; ten finalists share a group feature. Judged by a panel of publishers from Nazraeli Press, L'Artiere, Stanley/Barker and Deadbeat Club.