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SOUTH AFRICAN

PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

We are thrilled to extend a warm invitation to you for the most prestigious and exciting event on the South African photography calendar – the South African Photographer of The Year Awards!

This is your opportunity to showcase your exceptional talent, gain recognition, and be a part of a celebration that captures the essence of our South Africa’s diverse beauty.

The competition is open to all professional and hobbyist photographers, of all ages, from all over the world as we strive to show the beauty of the natural world with imagery uniquely captured in South Africa and Africa*.

If we showcase nature in all her beauty, we hope to inspire others to love and protect it.

By entering South African Photographer of the Year 2023, you stand the chance of being crowned the South African Photographer of the Year 2023 as well as win some truly epic prizes.

With each entry, you support nature conservation as a percentage of the cost of your entry is donated to South African Charities with a focus on conservation.

Join in on this amazing opportunity and join a community of like-minded photographers as we showcase South Africa!

SAPOTY2023

The South African Photographer of the Year 2023 is a photographic competition dedicated solely to sharing the beauty of South African wildlife and nature. Open to amateurs and professionals, both South Africans and internationally!

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MEET THE JUDGES

Meet the amazing selection of industry-leading judges, and find out what they will be looking for in the competition!

MEET THEM

THE CATEGORIES

Learn about this year’s amazing variety of South African Photographer of the Year categories!
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THE RULES

Don’t forget to visit the rules and FAQ section of the website before you enter!
RULES AND FAQs

“South Africa is the most beautiful place on earth. Admittedly, I am biased but when you combine the natural beauty… and the fact that the region is a haven for Africa’s most splendid wildlife… Then I think that we have been blessed with a truly wonderful land.”

— Nelson Mandela