Competitions

The RPS International Photography Exhibition (IPE) is the world's longest-running photography exhibition, now in its 165th edition, and offers everyone a unique opportunity to exhibit in a group exhibition at The Royal Photographic Society in Bristol, UK, before touring. 

Entry is through an open-call where we welcome submissions from new, emerging, and established international photographers of all ages. 

The selection process is underway an our guest selection panel have shortlisted anonymously 416 photographers for the IPE 165

Exposure runs bi-monthly, with a special guest photographer selecting their favourite winning images. 

The winning images will be published in the RPS Journal.

Exposure is open to all RPS members. You will be required to re-register when you enter. 

The Exposure competition will re-open soon.

Science Photographer of the Year shows how photography enables scientific research, captures its results and highlights the many ways that science impacts our daily lives.

Images come from researchers, professional and amateur photographers and students at university and at school. The images are chosen without regards to the experience of the photographer or the equipment used, a good idea and keen eye is all that is needed.

Follow the link to discover the winning images from the 2020 competition along with many other exciting resources to explore.

Image: Sue Flood