For many people, travel is about the adventures and experiences we have along the way. Every place offers its own challenges, experiences and adventures, from the fun to the more extreme. Ironically when TPOTY first started these adventures and experiences were something which we had to seek out. Now, though, they are very much a core part of the travel world capturing the spirit of an adventure brings travel alive.
What subjects can you include?
In a portfolio of four images (colour or black & white) we would like you to show us an adventure or travel experience. It can be fun or extreme- a trek into the jungle or windsurfing; skiing off-piste or a hair raising rollercoaster, learning to cook a local dish or to dance the salsa or samba. You choose, but capture a sense of the challenge, the achievement, the failure, the joy or the pain.
By entering this category twice, or entering this category once plus one of the other four-image portfolio categories once, you will automatically be given a FREE entry for the overall winner of the 2025 awards and be considered for the top award and the title of Travel Photographer of the Year 2025.
ALL finalists in the portfolio categories will be considered for one of three special judges’ awards. The three selected finalists (who can come from any of the four portfolio categories) will have a portfolio review by a leading New York photographer’s agent.
What are the judges looking for?
A portfolio of four images that captures the spirit of a travel adventure or experience. Originality and creativity.
How many images?
Four images per portfolio.
Am I eligible?
This category is open to all photographers aged 19 and above.
How many times can I enter?
You can enter this category as many times as you want.
What is the category entry fee?
Entry options:
- £25 for one four-image portfolio entry
OR ENTERING MORE THAN ONE PORTFOLIO
- £35 for two four-image portfolios.
OR
- Two Plus Four’ 12-image combination of 4 One Shot entries and 2 four-image portfolios entered at the same time for £55 (full price £82 if entered individually).
OR
- ‘Ten Image Combination’ of between 6 and 10 One Shot images for £55 (full price up to £100 if entered individually).
ENTERING LOTS OF IMAGES? Use the early bird TPOTY Pass for unlimited entries until 31st July 2025
Do I need to shoot new material to be able to enter this category?
No! We have always allowed entrants to submit images from their archives – i.e. contemporary photography shot in recent years – and have always said that ‘travel starts when you leave your home’. So it’s your choice. You can travel locally or travel further afield. Entries close on 13th October.
Digital Manipulation
Please see the information on digital manipulation and note that entrants who are shortlisted as finalists will be required to provide the original image files (RAW or jpeg as shot).
No AI generated images will be allowed and any entered will be disqualified.
Prizes
The winner of this category will receive £1000 plus Radiant Photo imaging software.
The judges will also select their favourite image from all the submitted portfolios. The winner of the Best Single Image award for each portfolio category receives a Genesis Imaging giclée exhibition print.
Special portfolio category award: ALL finalists in the portfolio categories will be considered for one of two special judges’ awards. The three selected finalists (who can come from any of the four portfolio categories) will have a portfolio review by a leading New York photographer’s agent.
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