The Flow 2026 Photo Contest

The Flow Photo Contest is the annual contest from Flow Trip Magazine, presented in partnership with Kodak. The 2026 edition runs across five categories: Film, Surf, Nature, Energy, and Oneness — a mix of process-based (Film) and subject-matter categories.

Total prize pool is $50,000. The structure awards $4,000 grand prizes per category, plus finalist and honorable mention awards within each. All entries are considered for publication in The Photo Issue of Flow Trip Magazine — selection extends beyond category winners.

AI-generated or AI-altered images are not accepted. The Film category specifically rewards analog photographic processes — Kodak's involvement orients the contest toward film-based capture.

Eligibility is open globally to professional and amateur photographers 18+. Submission is through the contest's Awards Platform portal at $6 per image. The 2026 deadline was April 24; results announced June 2026.