RSPCA Young Photographer Awards

This year's competition is now closed. Shortlisters will be notified by the end of October 2024.

How to enter the competition

1 Choose your subject. Check out our categories and gallery for inspiration.

2 Take the pictures. Check the photo tips section if you need guidance.

3 Enter your details. Introduce yourself and your images, and take a look at the rules of entry.

4 Upload your photos! Your photos should be no bigger than 10MB, in JPEG format.

Prize categories

Under 12

Are you mad about photography (or just animal-mad) and want to share your best photos? If you're aged 11 or under when the competition closes, then this is the category for you.

12–15

This category is for anyone aged between 12 and 15 when the competition closes. If you love taking photos, then why not put your skills to good use and create some amazing shots of animals?

16–18

This category is for anyone aged between 16 and 18 when the competition closes. If you're a keen photographer, put your skills to the test and take some amazing shots of animals.

Pet portraits

Does your pet love sitting still for a portrait? Do you fancy yourself as Pet portraits champion? Then we want to see your work!

Pet personalities

If you can't resist sneaking a snap of your pet while they're at play, or asleep, or doing any of the other super-cute things pets do... well, then this is the category for you!

Small world

Sometimes wild animals lurk right under our noses. This is your chance to capture them on your camera or mobile phone.

Mobile phone and devices

Are you always using your mobile phone to take photos? This category is for everyone, whether you're just starting out or a pro with your camera!

Portfolio

The Portfolio category is a tough challenge for any keen photographer. Can you put together five fabulous shots, linked by a great idea, location or theme?

People's choice

The judges will shortlist a maximum of 15 images from the Mobile phone and devices, Pet personalities, and Pet portraits categories, which will then be put to a public vote to find the winner of the People's choice award.

Overall winner

This category selects the best of the best. The judges choose just one photo from all the winners of the categories (including the Portfolio category) to take the top prize.

City life

As landscapes change, so do animals. They’re part of urban life too – and this is your chance to reveal their secret lives with your photo skills.

Better world

We want to inspire everyone to create a better world for animals. This category is for pictures that show what a better world for all animals looks like.

RSPCA Young Photographer Awards