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Southampton International Exhibition 2026
Southampton Camera Club, home of the International Exhibition since 1913!
This prestigious event (now in it’s 112th year) 2026 is open to any photographer, amateur or professional, who lives anywhere in the world. The Exhibition is run under the patronage of La Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique (FIAP) and the Global Photographic Union (GPU).
Opening date for online entries:
Competition now Closed
Credit: ‘A burst of Red’ by David Lowe
Our 2026 printed catalogue
Exhibition Information
Entries are now being accepted up until closing on 1st February. Hurry don’t miss out.
Due to space limitations on our print entries only the award winning images can be displayed. Accepted images will feature in our Digital Exhibition, also held at our Lakeside venue.
The winning images exhibition will once again be held at:
Location: Lakeside Country Park , Eastleigh Southampton. SO50 5PD
A map with full details is shown at the bottom of the page.
Note: Link opens in a separate tab in your browser.
Catalogue Information
Please note: Printed Catalogues are no longer included with your entry but are available as an ‘optional extra’ and will need to be ordered separately. You can place your order at the end of the online entry form or follow the link provided on this website.
If you miss the option to order at the end of your online entry you can still place an order here:
Sorry – New catalogue orders are no longer available.
Digital Catalogue
Will be sent to all competition participants following its final production.
Status Page
Provides information confirming your entry. Note the Paypal information can sometimes be slightly delayed.
Exhibition Timetable
| 16th November 2025 | Opening date Online Entries |
| 2026 | |
| 1st February | Closing date Online Entries |
| 8th February | Closing date for receipt of prints |
| 21st - 22nd February | Judging weekend |
| w/b 2nd March | Results sent out |
| 18th - 19th April | Exhibition Weekend (note this a change from previously published |
| w/b 20th April | Return of prints and awards |
Roger Reynolds
Hon FRPS APAGB FBPPA FBPE
Rosemary Wilman
Hon FRPS APAGB AFIAP ABPE
Chris Palmer
FRPS EFIAP APAGB DPAGB
The three judges will judge all the classes.
The Status Page
The Status Page is updated ‘manually’ and as such may not reflect your entry instantly. Try back within 24-48 hours.
KEY NOTES TO REMEMBER:
1. EACH AWARDED WORK CAN ONLY GET ONE SINGLE PRIZE. EACH SALON PARTICIPANT CANNOT RECEIVE MORE THAN ONE AWARD PER SECTION.
(Extract from FIAP rules 11.12)
2. ALL ENTRIES FOR THE OPEN COLOUR PRINT AND OPEN COLOUR DIGITAL CLASSES MUST BE IN COLOUR. MONOCHROME IMAGES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE OPEN COLOUR CLASSES AND THEY MUST BE ENTERED IN THE OPEN MONOCHROME CLASSES.
3. DUE TO RECENT ADVANCES IN AI: YOU ARE REMINDED THAT ALL ELEMENTS OF YOUR ENTRY MUST BE YOUR OWN WORK
Additional Notice to Entrants.
When an entrant fills in the Entry Form to submit an entry, they will see a feature to affirm that they have read the Conditions of Entry on this website. If the entrant does not so affirm the entry will not be submitted.
2025: GPU GOLD – Best Social Documentary (Open Mono Print) ‘Preparing custard tarts’ by: Ann Healey FRPS DPAGB EFIAPg BPES . (Blue Badge Winner)