£500 in cash prizes. Closes 30th November.
CUPOTY
Close-up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY) celebrates close-up, macro and micro photography through an annual international competition, themed challenges, newsletter and book.
The CUPOTY 8 shortlist is now live!
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The CUPOTY CHALLENGE
Our annual themed challenge is now open for entries. We’re looking for pictures on the theme of Close to Home. Entries close 30th November. Find out more here: cupoty-challenge
Key Dates
CUPOTY 8 picture submission – Sunday 19th July 2026
Themed Challenge opens – 29 October 2026
CUPOTY 8 shortlist revealed – 10 November 2026
Themed Challenge closes – 30 November 2026
Themed Challenge picture submission deadline – 7 December 2026
CUPOTY 8 winners announced – January 2027
Themed Challenge shortlist revealed – March 2027
Themed Challenge winners announced – April 2027
CUPOTY 9 opens – May 2027
“Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.” – Mary Oliver
