Launched in 2012, Shoot The Face grew from a monthly portrait award into a global showcase under the umbrella of Shoot The Frame.
In 2025, we’re pausing the monthly contests to focus on launching the very first annual Shoot The Face award.
Global portrait photography awards.
Global portrait photography awards.
2025 Shoot The Face annual.
Submissions open soon. Want a heads-up?
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Photographer: Adolpho Veloso
13 years of Shoot The Face.
Photographer: Ian Pettigrew
The 2025 Shoot The Face annual has two categories:
One Frame
Honouring the strength of a single photographic portrait — you may submit as many photos as you like, but each will be judged on its own individual merit.
- 1 photo: USD $17
- 3 photos: USD $27
- 7 photos: USD $37
Photo Essay
A curated series of up to 15 portraits that connect as a complete body of work. Visual stories told through tone, subject, or theme — judged as one unified entry.
- Up to 15 photos: USD $49
Wonderful prizes thanks to our wonderful partners.
We’re kicking off our first annual award with support from brands and creative companies that champion exceptional photography. From gear to photography festivals — our partners will help us reward the photographers who truly stand out.
Prizes and partner announcements coming soon.
Photographer: Paul Meyler
Find out who wins…
Get notified when winners are announced...
The story behind Shoot The Face.
Shoot The Face started in 2012 with a single focus: portrait photography. A year later, we introduced Shoot The Land for landscapes. Then came Shoot The Wild, celebrating wildlife. By 2014, the series evolved into Shoot The Frame — a global platform recognising powerful photography across genres.
For 13 years, our monthly contests showcased striking portraits, dramatic landscapes, and rare moments in the wild — celebrating thousands of photographers around the world.
The monthly rhythm is on pause. In its place: a new annual award, honouring the craft of the portrait and the photographers who bring it to life.
Photographer: Wahyu Adi Fitrianto
