With "HOW TO / GATHER," this year we explore queer spaces as places of gathering where identities can unfold freely and develop in all their diversity. We are interested in relationships that exist beyond heteronormative and patriarchal structures: What do friendship, romantic love, and family mean outside these norms? What happens when queer communities are threatened, when access to queer spaces is limited, and when the free expression and development of one’s identity is not possible?
Until September 30, 2026, all individuals residing in Germany, the EU, or the United Kingdom who are at least 18 years old at the time of submission and identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community are invited to submit photographic works that engage with these questions.
For more information, please visit the competition page.
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21.10.26
Vote for the Audience Award now!
With the Audience Award, we want to celebrate the sense of connection that shines through in these images. As queers, allies and friends, you become part of the jury: your vote shows which photographs move you, inspire you and stay with you.
A professional jury has selected a shortlist of ten nominated photographs and photo series from all the submissions.
Now it’s up to you to decide which work will win the Audience Award. Explore the nominated works, discover different perspectives on queer togetherness, and vote for your favorite photograph or photo series!
20.10.26
We are pleased to announce the winners of “Gaze – the Queer Photo Award 2026.”
First place among entries from across Germany goes to:
Ceren Saner: “Inside the Ring,” Berlin, 2026.
First place among entries from across the EU and UK goes to:
Sacha Buquet: “Parler d’Amour,” France/Spain, 2025/2026
In addition, the jury selected the following entries as runners-up:
Germany-wide entries
Elizaveta Bogachova: “Ephemeral Reveries through the Alchemy of Queerness,” Berlin, 2026
Eden Jetschmann: “My Sibling My Heart,” Berlin, 2026
EU/UK-wide submissions
Jeremy Chih-Hao-Chuang: “Ephemeral Intimacy,” UK, 2023/2024
Vincent Gouriou: “Champs d'amour,” France, 2023/2024
01.10.26
Thank you to everyone for your submissions. The jury is now deliberating. The winners will be announced starting October 16. The shortlist for the Audience Choice Award will be announced shortly thereafter.
10.08.26
We are extending the open call until September 30!
To give even more people the opportunity to submit their photographs, we are extending the open call until September 30, 2026. The shortlist for the Audience Choice Award is expected to be announced on October 16, 2026. Please use the Picter platform to submit your entries
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