funding: Shortlist exhibition at Paris Photo + international recognition
location: Paris, France
host: Paris Photo and Aperture
apply-url: https://submit.picter.com/home?quickInfo=060ec252-40b6-4e3b-8885-964b3ebb2cec
Overview
The 2026 Paris Photo-Aperture PhotoBook Awards, run by Paris Photo and Aperture, offers a shortlist exhibition at Paris Photo and international recognition. Photographers and artists should apply to gain this opportunity, which showcases their work in Paris, France.
Categories
- First PhotoBook — for debut photobooks
- PhotoBook of the Year — for established photobooks
- Photography Catalog of the Year — for exhibition and museum catalogs
What to Submit
- One physical copy of each submitted photobook (sent to Aperture, 380 Columbus Avenue, New York City)
- Completed submission form
What You Can Win
- Shortlist: 20 books (First PhotoBook), 10 books (PhotoBook of the Year), 5 books (Photography Catalog)
- Presentation to the jury for final selection
- Exhibition during Paris Photo (Paris, France)
- International recognition from one of photography's leading award programmes
Eligibility
Open to photobook makers worldwide.
Cost & Fees
- First PhotoBook: $30 per project
- PhotoBook of the Year: $60 for first project, $30 for each subsequent
- Photography Catalog of the Year: $60 for first project, $30 for each subsequent
How to Apply
Register via the Picter portal and mail your physical book to Aperture in New York before September 5, 2026. The submission portal is hosted on Picter. You will need to create a free Picter account to access the full contest details, guidelines, and submission form.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the application deadline?
The deadline is September 5, 2026. Applications must be submitted before this date to be considered.
What categories are available for the 2026 Paris Photo-Aperture PhotoBook Awards?
The categories are First PhotoBook for debut photobooks, PhotoBook of the Year for established photobooks, and Photography Catalog of the Year for exhibition and museum catalogs.
What is the cost to submit a project?
The cost is $30 per project for First PhotoBook, $60 for the first project and $30 for each subsequent project for PhotoBook of the Year and Photography Catalog of the Year.
What is required to submit a project?
One physical copy of each submitted photobook and a completed submission form are required.
Where will the shortlist exhibition be held?
The shortlist exhibition will be held in Paris, France, during Paris Photo.
Who is eligible to apply for the 2026 Paris Photo-Aperture PhotoBook Awards?
The awards are open to photobook makers worldwide.