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Love animals? Enjoy taking photographs? Then you're in the right place. Our amazing competition is open to anyone aged 18 or under. Help us create a kinder world for animals by sharing your inspiring images. 

Please note, this year's competition is now closed. Next year's RSPCA Young Photographer Awards will open for entries in May 2025.

Animal photography is for everyone!

It doesn't matter whether you're an experienced photographer or a keen beginner, you've entered before or you're not sure where to start. Here at the RSPCA, we think animal photography should be for everyone.

Why? Because taking pictures of animals makes us notice how they live and their unique personalities. Looking through the lens of a camera or mobile phone helps us spot incredible wildlife. It can encourage us to see our pets in a whole new light. 

Perhaps most importantly, sharing your beautiful photos of animals and the natural world helps others to appreciate them more too.

So what are you waiting for? To check out our wild and wonderful entries from last year, head to our gallery or view the 2024 Awards Brochure. You can even watch our 2024 ceremony, below. 

Watch the 2024 awards

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