Portrait of Humanity
In a time of uncertainty and division, photography has the power to bridge gaps and highlight the common threads that weave us together. Photography has the ability to capture the rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences that make up our shared humanity.
Now in its sixth edition, the Portrait of Humanity award by British Journal of Photography returns once more to celebrate diversity, community and unity through photography.
Why enter
Get exhibited worldwide
Portrait of Humanity sits amongst the most viewed photographic exhibitions. Thirty winning images and three winning bodies of work will be exhibited internationally, including in London, UK and Hyderabad, India (as part of Indian Photo Festival)
Get published in a photobook
200 shortlisted images will be featured in the Portrait of Humanity book published by Bluecoat Press.
Get judged by industry leaders
Judges from past editions include Sangsuk Sylvia Kang, photographer, journalist, and photo editor at TIME; Sunil Gupta, artist and educator; Marina Reyes Franco curator, Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico (MAC) and more.
Get featured in international press
Alongside print and digital coverage from British Journal of Photography, Portrait of Humanity award winners have been featured by the BBC, The Guardian, The Times, The Independent, CNN, It’s Nice That! and many more.
Prizes
Single Image Category
◦ 30 winning images will be exhibited internationally
◦ 200 shortlisted images will be featured in the Portrait of Humanity Vol. 6 photobook published by Bluecoat Press
◦ Your work will be shared with our extensive national and international press list
Stories Category
◦ Three winning bodies of work will be exhibited internationally
◦ Three winning bodies of work will be published in British Journal of Photography
◦ Your work will be shared with our extensive national and international press list