Life Framer — Portraits
Life Framer runs as a monthly themed photography competition with a different juror each round. The "Portraits" call is among the platform's most-entered themes, accepting all approaches to portrait photography — studio, street, environmental, conceptual, intimate. The 2026 cycle of this theme is judged by Robin Hammond, a National Geographic Explorer and documentary photographer whose work focuses on long-form social and human rights stories.
The main prize is $2,000, with additional category awards and inclusion in Life Framer's online archive. Selected work is exhibited at Life Framer's partner galleries in New York, Tokyo, Milan, and Arles — a touring physical presence that runs alongside the online platform.
Entry fees are tiered between $20 and $100 depending on the number of images submitted (up to 10 maximum per applicant). AI-generated work is not accepted. Eligibility is open to photographers worldwide aged 18 or over.
The Portraits theme deadline is May 31, 2026, with results announced in mid-June. Other Life Framer themes follow on a rolling monthly schedule, each with a different jury and slightly different focus.
Jury: Robin Hammond, National Geographic Explorer & Documentary Photographer
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