February – Only one colour
| Judge: | Christopher Ian |
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| Entries due: | Tuesday 6 January 2026 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 3 February 2026 |
| Sections: | Open print Open EDI Set subject EDI |
| Set subject definition: | Create an image in which most of the elements of the composition are of the same, or similar, colour. The primary challenge is in seeing, composing, and capturing such a composition. Compositions involving objects or shapes that are black, white or a shade of grey are allowed (these are considered as colours for this competition). Image processing is allowed, provided it does not involve compositing, introducing textures, changing colours, or converting images to monochrome. |
March – Street photography (monochrome)
| Judge: | Craig Wetjen |
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| Entries due: | Tuesday 3 February 2026 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 3 March 2026 |
| Sections: | Monochrome open print Monochrome open EDI Monochrome set subject EDI |
| Set subject definition: | This Is a non-formalized genre of photography that features subjects in candid situations within public places such as streets, parks, beaches, malls, political conventions and other associated settings. Images can often be ironic or emotionally detached from subject matter, focusing instead on a particular context or detail. Framing and timing are key aspects of the craft, with the aim of creating images at a decisive or poignant moment. (APJA) |
April – Repetition
| Judge: | John Chapman |
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| Entries due: | Tuesday 3 March 2026 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 7 April 2026 |
| Sections: | Open print Open EDI Set subject EDI |
| Set subject definition: | This incorporates a repeating shape, pattern, object, colour etc. |
May – Time Capsules
| Judge: | Robyn Campbell |
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| Entries due: | Tuesday 7 April 2026 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 5 May 2026 |
| Sections: | Open print Open EDI Set subject EDI |
| Set subject definition: | Explore remnants of the past. |
June – Landscape/Seascape panorama
| Judge: | Ian Rolfe |
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| Entries due: | Tuesday 5 May 2026 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 2 June 2026 |
| Sections: | Open print Open EDI Set subject EDI |
| Set subject definition: | A panoramic image has a wide format – its ratio width:height must be at least 2:1. This can be achieved by stitching images, or cropping an image. Landscape images celebrate the beauty of the natural environment, showcasing the spaces and scenery of the natural world. Images may include animals, people or manmade elements, provided the primary emphasis is on natural scenery. The image must look natural although elements can be composited to add to the story. |
July – My favourite painting
| Judge: | Paul Robinson |
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| Entries due: | Tuesday 2 June 2026 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 7 July 2026 |
| Sections: | Open print Open EDI Set subject EDI |
| Set subject definition: | Recreate a well-known artwork such as a painting, sculpture, drawing, collage, art gallery installation, etc. Title of the artwork to be provided in the image title. Painting examples include Modernism, Realism, Impressionism, Cubism etc. No editing restrictions. |
August – Speed or Motion
| Judge: | Wade Buchan |
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| Entries due: | Tuesday 7 July 2026 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 4 August 2026 |
| Sections: | Open print Open EDI Set subject EDI |
| Set subject definition: | Images that capture the movement in camera. Use of post processing blur effects not allowed. |
September – Infrastructure (monochrome)
| Judge: | Lisa Law |
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| Entries due: | Tuesday 4 August 2026 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 1 September 2026 |
| Sections: | Monochrome open print Monochrome open EDI Monochrome set subject EDI |
| Set subject definition: | Subjects are to be large man-made structures – Bridges, roads, dams, skyscrapers, stadium etc. The subjects should be identifiable as a piece of infrastructure. |
October – All-in-Camera
| Judge: | Andrea Esposito |
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| Entries due: | Tuesday 1 September 2026 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 6 October 2026 |
| Sections: | Open print Open EDI Set subject EDI |
| Set subject definition: | Single, straight-out-of-camera image of any genre or subject with no post- production off-camera (including cropping, straightening, editing). Only converting to JPG and resizing to competition dimensions are permitted to be done off-camera. This is an opportunity to celebrate and recognise camera craft as well as novel in-camera techniques such as black & white, art filters, multi-exposure or focus stack, but only if your camera exports it as a single image file. Eg. You cannot do a focus stack which is 3 images and combine them later in editing software before submitting. |
November – Reflections
| Judge: | Johanna Botman |
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| Entries due: | Tuesday 6 October 2026 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 27 October 2026 |
| Sections: | Open print Open EDI Set subject EDI |
| Set subject definition: | The image must be a reflection, and can include the source of the reflection. |
December – End of year
| Judge: | Bronwen Casey |
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| Entries due: | Tuesday 27 October 2026 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 8 December 2026 |
| Sections: | Open print Colour EDI Monochrome EDI Creative EDI President’s trophy |