ONE GRAND FINAL
THREE CONTESTS
ONE
ENTRY FEE
ENTRY FEE
NOVI SAD
PHOT
LYMPIC
International Photography Olympiad
«PhotOlympic-2026» Novi Sad, Serbia
From 28 September to 5 October 2026, Novi Sad welcomed photographers from around the world for the live stage of the International Photography Olympiad «PhotOlympic-2026». The event combined an exciting competition with a warm programme of learning, cultural exchange and friendship.
After three online qualification rounds, more than 50 photographers took part in the semifinals. The programme also included lectures and masterclasses, giving participants the opportunity to learn from experienced photographers and exchange ideas. An excursion to Belgrade offered them the chance to discover Serbia’s capital and enjoy time together beyond the competition.
Following the semifinals, 24 photographers advanced to the Super Final. The week concluded with an awards ceremony and an exhibition of photographs, celebrating the participants’ talent, creative vision and the friendships formed in Novi Sad.
The creation of the «PhotOlympic Monograph», as the result of the largest international photography competition, holds special cultural and historical value.
We are confident that the International Photography Olympiad «PhotOlympic» will become a significant event in the world of photography and will contribute to the preservation of cultural heritage while strengthening friendly ties between photographers and nations.
«PhotOlympic-2026» Novi Sad, Serbia
From 28 September to 5 October 2026, Novi Sad welcomed photographers from around the world for the live stage of the International Photography Olympiad «PhotOlympic-2026». The event combined an exciting competition with a warm programme of learning, cultural exchange and friendship.
After three online qualification rounds, more than 50 photographers took part in the semifinals. The programme also included lectures and masterclasses, giving participants the opportunity to learn from experienced photographers and exchange ideas. An excursion to Belgrade offered them the chance to discover Serbia’s capital and enjoy time together beyond the competition.
Following the semifinals, 24 photographers advanced to the Super Final. The week concluded with an awards ceremony and an exhibition of photographs, celebrating the participants’ talent, creative vision and the friendships formed in Novi Sad.
The creation of the «PhotOlympic Monograph», as the result of the largest international photography competition, holds special cultural and historical value.
We are confident that the International Photography Olympiad «PhotOlympic» will become a significant event in the world of photography and will contribute to the preservation of cultural heritage while strengthening friendly ties between photographers and nations.
PhotOlympic 2025
PhotOlympic 2025 Closing ceremony
PhotOlympic 2025 - Semifinal
Marian Plaino (Romania) – Winner of PhotOlympic 2025
Igor Sljivancanin (Montenegro) - 3rd place of “PhotOlympic 2025”
Ali Al Ghafri - (Oman) PhotOlympic 2025
Abdullah Yalçın Ceylani (Turkiye) - “PhotOlympic 2025”
Daria Mogilevtseva - (Russia) "PhotOlympic 2025"
Pinu Rahman - (Bangladesh) "PhotOlympic 2025"
HOW
IT WORKS
QUALIFICATIONS
Judged by a jury.
Second Round – 4 themes, with up to 4 photographs per theme.
Judged by a new jury.
Third Round – 4 themes, with up to 4 photographs per theme.
Judged by a new jury.
- Where? - Online
- When? January - June 2026
- How it works?
Judged by a jury.
Second Round – 4 themes, with up to 4 photographs per theme.
Judged by a new jury.
Third Round – 4 themes, with up to 4 photographs per theme.
Judged by a new jury.
SEMIFINAL
- Where? Novi Sad - Serbia
- When? 28.09. - 01.10.2026.
- How it works?
SUPER FINAL COMPETITION
- Where? Novi Sad - Serbia
- When? 02.10. - 04.10.2026.
- How it works?
96 photographers
24 new themes - 24 hours.
Judged by a new jury.
24 photographers will be selected for the super final competition.
24 new themes - 24 hours.
Judged by a new jury.
24 photographers will be selected for the super final competition.
24 finalists - 24 new themes
24 hours - 24 new judges.
24 hours - 24 new judges.
Photos that have participated in other international competitions are allowed but Photos that have received any award in any PhotOlympic qualification round in previous years may not be submitted again for judging.
“In each qualification round, 144 awards will be granted, resulting in a total of 444 awards across all three rounds of the competition.
After the third qualification round, the 96 highest-ranked photographers, based solely on that round’s results, will qualify for the Super Final.”
“In each qualification round, 144 awards will be granted, resulting in a total of 444 awards across all three rounds of the competition.
After the third qualification round, the 96 highest-ranked photographers, based solely on that round’s results, will qualify for the Super Final.”
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WHY PHOTOLYMPIC?
IN REAL-TIME
A real-time competition with top photographers from around the world, all taking photos: at the same time, in the same place, on the same topics.
"We capture real life, in real time..."
"Photomontage and AI are not allowed."
B&W or COLOR
Capture the world as you see it in the moment and preserve it in your photographs.
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