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Designed to inspire, this is British Journal of Photography in its finest form. 1,080 carefully curated, beautifully bound pages of the best in contemporary photography delivered to your door as six bimonthly, limited edition, ad-free print edition.
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Portrait of Humanity
An award that commemorates our differences and the power of photography in breaking boundaries. 100 winning images exhibited digitally on Clear Channel screens internationally, seen by millions.
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Portrait of Britain
An award that captures the many diverse faces of modern Britain. 100 winning images exhibited on digital screens across the UK in the country’s largest photography exhibition.
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Female in Focus
An award that acknowledges and celebrates talented women-identifying and non-binary photographers. Winners exhibited as part of a group show in New York.
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OpenWalls
An opportunity for emerging and established artists to have their work exhibited at Europe’s most influential photography festival. Group show for 50+ winners at Galerie Huit Arles, France alongside Les Rencontres d’Arles.
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BJP International Photography Award
An award in search of the best in contemporary photography. Win your own career-making solo show at TJ Boulting gallery in London.
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Decade of Change
An award dedicated to using the power of photography to raise awareness and inspire positive action on the climatic crisis.
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British Journal of Photography
Unlimited digital access to all the latest articles and photography from British Journal of Photography, plus our online archive and 7+ years of back issues. Celebrating the best in contemporary photography since 1854!
- Current Digital Articles – Unlimited Access
- Archive Digital Articles – Unlimited Access
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Collectable Printed Editions
Designed to inspire, this is British Journal of Photography in its finest form. 1,080 carefully curated, beautifully bound pages of the best in contemporary photography delivered to your door as six bimonthly, limited edition, ad-free print edition.
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Submit to Editorial
Get your work seen by 1854’s multi-award-winning editorial team. Have the opportunity to be seen by the most influential decision-makers in the industry.
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All 1854 Awards
1854 Access members get free entry to all six of 1854’s career-changing awards.
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Portrait of Humanity
An award that commemorates our differences and the power of photography in breaking boundaries. 100 winning images exhibited digitally on Clear Channel screens internationally, seen by millions.
-
Portrait of Britain
An award that captures the many diverse faces of modern Britain. 100 winning images exhibited on digital screens across the UK in the country’s largest photography exhibition.
-
Female in Focus
An award that acknowledges and celebrates talented women-identifying and non-binary photographers. Winners exhibited as part of a group show in New York.
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OpenWalls
An opportunity for emerging and established artists to have their work exhibited at Europe’s most influential photography festival. Group show for 50+ winners at Galerie Huit Arles, France alongside Les Rencontres d’Arles.
-
BJP International Photography Award
An award in search of the best in contemporary photography. Win your own career-making solo show at TJ Boulting gallery in London.
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Decade of Change
An award dedicated to using the power of photography to raise awareness and inspire positive action on the climatic crisis.
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Collectable Printed Editions
Designed to inspire, this is British Journal of Photography in its finest form. 1,080 carefully curated, beautifully bound pages of the best in contemporary photography delivered to your door as six bimonthly, limited edition, ad-free print edition. |
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Submit to Editorial
Get your work seen by 1854’s multi-award-winning editorial team. Have the opportunity to be seen by the most influential decision-makers in the industry. |
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All 1854 Awards
1854 Access members get free entry to all six of 1854’s career-changing awards. |
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Portrait of Humanity
An award that commemorates our differences and the power of photography in breaking boundaries. 100 winning images exhibited digitally on Clear Channel screens internationally, seen by millions. |
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Portrait of Britain
An award that captures the many diverse faces of modern Britain. 100 winning images exhibited on digital screens across the UK in the country’s largest photography exhibition. |
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Female in Focus
An award that acknowledges and celebrates talented women-identifying and non-binary photographers. Winners exhibited as part of a group show in New York. |
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OpenWalls
An opportunity for emerging and established artists to have their work exhibited at Europe’s most influential photography festival. Group show for 50+ winners at Galerie Huit Arles, France alongside Les Rencontres d’Arles. |
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BJP International Photography Award
An award in search of the best in contemporary photography. Win your own career-making solo show at TJ Boulting gallery in London. |
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Decade of Change
An award dedicated to using the power of photography to raise awareness and inspire positive action on the climatic crisis. |
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Free Access to all 1854 awards, commissions and digital content
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British Journal of Photography
Unlimited digital access to all the latest articles and photography from British Journal of Photography, plus our online archive and 7+ years of back issues. Celebrating the best in contemporary photography since 1854!
- Current Digital Articles – Unlimited Access
- Archive Digital Articles – Unlimited Access
-
Collectable Printed Editions
Designed to inspire, this is British Journal of Photography in its finest form. 1,080 carefully curated, beautifully bound pages of the best in contemporary photography delivered to your door as six bimonthly, limited edition, ad-free print edition.
-
Submit to Editorial
Get your work seen by 1854’s multi-award-winning editorial team. Have the opportunity to be seen by the most influential decision-makers in the industry.
-
All 1854 Awards
1854 Access members get free entry to all six of 1854’s career-changing awards.
-
Portrait of Humanity
An award that commemorates our differences and the power of photography in breaking boundaries. 100 winning images exhibited digitally on Clear Channel screens internationally, seen by millions.
-
Portrait of Britain
An award that captures the many diverse faces of modern Britain. 100 winning images exhibited on digital screens across the UK in the country’s largest photography exhibition.
-
Female in Focus
An award that acknowledges and celebrates talented women-identifying and non-binary photographers. Winners exhibited as part of a group show in New York.
-
OpenWalls
An opportunity for emerging and established artists to have their work exhibited at Europe’s most influential photography festival. Group show for 50+ winners at Galerie Huit Arles, France alongside Les Rencontres d’Arles.
-
BJP International Photography Award
An award in search of the best in contemporary photography. Win your own career-making solo show at TJ Boulting gallery in London.
-
Decade of Change
An award dedicated to using the power of photography to raise awareness and inspire positive action on the climatic crisis.
Most Popular
Full Access
Everything in Digital Access + British Journal of Photography in print
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Paid Monthly
INCLUDES
-
British Journal of Photography
Unlimited digital access to all the latest articles and photography from British Journal of Photography, plus our online archive and 7+ years of back issues. Celebrating the best in contemporary photography since 1854!
- Current Digital Articles – Unlimited Access
- Archive Digital Articles – Unlimited Access
-
Collectable Printed Editions
Designed to inspire, this is British Journal of Photography in its finest form. 1,080 carefully curated, beautifully bound pages of the best in contemporary photography delivered to your door as six bimonthly, limited edition, ad-free print edition.
-
Submit to Editorial
Get your work seen by 1854’s multi-award-winning editorial team. Have the opportunity to be seen by the most influential decision-makers in the industry.
-
All 1854 Awards
1854 Access members get free entry to all six of 1854’s career-changing awards.
-
Portrait of Humanity
An award that commemorates our differences and the power of photography in breaking boundaries. 100 winning images exhibited digitally on Clear Channel screens internationally, seen by millions.
-
Portrait of Britain
An award that captures the many diverse faces of modern Britain. 100 winning images exhibited on digital screens across the UK in the country’s largest photography exhibition.
-
Female in Focus
An award that acknowledges and celebrates talented women-identifying and non-binary photographers. Winners exhibited as part of a group show in New York.
-
OpenWalls
An opportunity for emerging and established artists to have their work exhibited at Europe’s most influential photography festival. Group show for 50+ winners at Galerie Huit Arles, France alongside Les Rencontres d’Arles.
-
BJP International Photography Award
An award in search of the best in contemporary photography. Win your own career-making solo show at TJ Boulting gallery in London.
-
Decade of Change
An award dedicated to using the power of photography to raise awareness and inspire positive action on the climatic crisis.
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Digital AccessFree Access to all 1854 awards, commissions and digital content$13/ month Paid Monthly |
Most PopularFull AccessEverything in Digital Access + British Journal of Photography in print$19/ month Paid Monthly |
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British Journal of Photography
Unlimited digital access to all the latest articles and photography from British Journal of Photography, plus our online archive and 7+ years of back issues. Celebrating the best in contemporary photography since 1854! |
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| Current Digital Articles | |
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| Archive Digital Articles | |
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Collectable Printed Editions
Designed to inspire, this is British Journal of Photography in its finest form. 1,080 carefully curated, beautifully bound pages of the best in contemporary photography delivered to your door as six bimonthly, limited edition, ad-free print edition. |
|
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Submit to Editorial
Get your work seen by 1854’s multi-award-winning editorial team. Have the opportunity to be seen by the most influential decision-makers in the industry. |
|
|
|
All 1854 Awards
1854 Access members get free entry to all six of 1854’s career-changing awards. |
|
|
|
Portrait of Humanity
An award that commemorates our differences and the power of photography in breaking boundaries. 100 winning images exhibited digitally on Clear Channel screens internationally, seen by millions. |
|
|
|
Portrait of Britain
An award that captures the many diverse faces of modern Britain. 100 winning images exhibited on digital screens across the UK in the country’s largest photography exhibition. |
|
|
|
Female in Focus
An award that acknowledges and celebrates talented women-identifying and non-binary photographers. Winners exhibited as part of a group show in New York. |
|
|
|
OpenWalls
An opportunity for emerging and established artists to have their work exhibited at Europe’s most influential photography festival. Group show for 50+ winners at Galerie Huit Arles, France alongside Les Rencontres d’Arles. |
|
|
|
BJP International Photography Award
An award in search of the best in contemporary photography. Win your own career-making solo show at TJ Boulting gallery in London. |
|
|
|
Decade of Change
An award dedicated to using the power of photography to raise awareness and inspire positive action on the climatic crisis. |
|
|
Choose Your Access Level
Digital Access
Free Access to all 1854 awards, commissions and digital content
€12/ month
Paid Monthly
INCLUDES
-
British Journal of Photography
Unlimited digital access to all the latest articles and photography from British Journal of Photography, plus our online archive and 7+ years of back issues. Celebrating the best in contemporary photography since 1854!
- Current Digital Articles – Unlimited Access
- Archive Digital Articles – Unlimited Access
-
Collectable Printed Editions
Designed to inspire, this is British Journal of Photography in its finest form. 1,080 carefully curated, beautifully bound pages of the best in contemporary photography delivered to your door as six bimonthly, limited edition, ad-free print edition.
-
Submit to Editorial
Get your work seen by 1854’s multi-award-winning editorial team. Have the opportunity to be seen by the most influential decision-makers in the industry.
-
All 1854 Awards
1854 Access members get free entry to all six of 1854’s career-changing awards.
-
Portrait of Humanity
An award that commemorates our differences and the power of photography in breaking boundaries. 100 winning images exhibited digitally on Clear Channel screens internationally, seen by millions.
-
Portrait of Britain
An award that captures the many diverse faces of modern Britain. 100 winning images exhibited on digital screens across the UK in the country’s largest photography exhibition.
-
Female in Focus
An award that acknowledges and celebrates talented women-identifying and non-binary photographers. Winners exhibited as part of a group show in New York.
-
OpenWalls
An opportunity for emerging and established artists to have their work exhibited at Europe’s most influential photography festival. Group show for 50+ winners at Galerie Huit Arles, France alongside Les Rencontres d’Arles.
-
BJP International Photography Award
An award in search of the best in contemporary photography. Win your own career-making solo show at TJ Boulting gallery in London.
-
Decade of Change
An award dedicated to using the power of photography to raise awareness and inspire positive action on the climatic crisis.
Most Popular
Full Access
Everything in Digital Access + British Journal of Photography in print
€17/ month
Paid Monthly
INCLUDES
-
British Journal of Photography
Unlimited digital access to all the latest articles and photography from British Journal of Photography, plus our online archive and 7+ years of back issues. Celebrating the best in contemporary photography since 1854!
- Current Digital Articles – Unlimited Access
- Archive Digital Articles – Unlimited Access
-
Collectable Printed Editions
Designed to inspire, this is British Journal of Photography in its finest form. 1,080 carefully curated, beautifully bound pages of the best in contemporary photography delivered to your door as six bimonthly, limited edition, ad-free print edition.
-
Submit to Editorial
Get your work seen by 1854’s multi-award-winning editorial team. Have the opportunity to be seen by the most influential decision-makers in the industry.
-
All 1854 Awards
1854 Access members get free entry to all six of 1854’s career-changing awards.
-
Portrait of Humanity
An award that commemorates our differences and the power of photography in breaking boundaries. 100 winning images exhibited digitally on Clear Channel screens internationally, seen by millions.
-
Portrait of Britain
An award that captures the many diverse faces of modern Britain. 100 winning images exhibited on digital screens across the UK in the country’s largest photography exhibition.
-
Female in Focus
An award that acknowledges and celebrates talented women-identifying and non-binary photographers. Winners exhibited as part of a group show in New York.
-
OpenWalls
An opportunity for emerging and established artists to have their work exhibited at Europe’s most influential photography festival. Group show for 50+ winners at Galerie Huit Arles, France alongside Les Rencontres d’Arles.
-
BJP International Photography Award
An award in search of the best in contemporary photography. Win your own career-making solo show at TJ Boulting gallery in London.
-
Decade of Change
An award dedicated to using the power of photography to raise awareness and inspire positive action on the climatic crisis.
Choose Your Access Level
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Digital AccessFree Access to all 1854 awards, commissions and digital content€12/ month Paid Monthly |
Most PopularFull AccessEverything in Digital Access + British Journal of Photography in print€17/ month Paid Monthly |
|---|---|---|
|
British Journal of Photography
Unlimited digital access to all the latest articles and photography from British Journal of Photography, plus our online archive and 7+ years of back issues. Celebrating the best in contemporary photography since 1854! |
||
| Current Digital Articles | |
|
| Archive Digital Articles | |
|
|
Collectable Printed Editions
Designed to inspire, this is British Journal of Photography in its finest form. 1,080 carefully curated, beautifully bound pages of the best in contemporary photography delivered to your door as six bimonthly, limited edition, ad-free print edition. |
|
|
|
Submit to Editorial
Get your work seen by 1854’s multi-award-winning editorial team. Have the opportunity to be seen by the most influential decision-makers in the industry. |
|
|
|
All 1854 Awards
1854 Access members get free entry to all six of 1854’s career-changing awards. |
|
|
|
Portrait of Humanity
An award that commemorates our differences and the power of photography in breaking boundaries. 100 winning images exhibited digitally on Clear Channel screens internationally, seen by millions. |
|
|
|
Portrait of Britain
An award that captures the many diverse faces of modern Britain. 100 winning images exhibited on digital screens across the UK in the country’s largest photography exhibition. |
|
|
|
Female in Focus
An award that acknowledges and celebrates talented women-identifying and non-binary photographers. Winners exhibited as part of a group show in New York. |
|
|
|
OpenWalls
An opportunity for emerging and established artists to have their work exhibited at Europe’s most influential photography festival. Group show for 50+ winners at Galerie Huit Arles, France alongside Les Rencontres d’Arles. |
|
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|
BJP International Photography Award
An award in search of the best in contemporary photography. Win your own career-making solo show at TJ Boulting gallery in London. |
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Decade of Change
An award dedicated to using the power of photography to raise awareness and inspire positive action on the climatic crisis. |
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What is 1854 Access?
1854 Access is a platform created to help aspiring and established photographers succeed. It is an affordable fixed-price package incorporating everything 1854 has to offer, including all the latest digital and archive content from British Journal of Photography, free entry to all six of our career-changing awards, and priority application to all of our paid commission opportunities. Full Access Membership also includes British Journal of Photography in print; 1,080 carefully curated, beautifully bound pages of the best in contemporary photography delivered to your door as six bimonthly limited edition, ad-free photobooks.
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1854 Access Members get free entry to all six of 1854’s career-changing awards, and can submit up to ten images to each award, or a body of work in the case of a series category. 1854’s industry-leading awards offer the opportunity to be seen by the world’s most influential judges and industry decision-makers and be part of a global exhibition and media schedule seen by tens of millions of photography lovers. The 1854 Awards platform includes:
- Female in Focus – An award that acknowledges and celebrates talented women-identifying and non-binary photographers. Winners exhibited as part of a group show in New York.
- Portrait of Britain – An award that captures the many diverse faces of modern Britain. 100 winning images exhibited on digital screens across the UK in the country’s largest photography exhibition.
- Decade of Change – An award dedicated to using the power of photography to raise awareness and inspire positive action on the climatic crisis.
- International Photography Award – An award in search of the best in contemporary photography. Win your own career-making solo show at TJ Boulting gallery in London.
- Open Walls Arles – An opportunity for emerging and established artists to have their work exhibited at Europe’s most influential photography festival. Group show for 50+ winners at Galerie Huit Arles, France alongside Les Rencontres d’Arles.
- Portrait of HumanityTM – An award that commemorates our differences and the power of photography in breaking boundaries. 30 winning images and 3 bodies of work embark on a Global Tour, and 100 winning images exhibited digitally on Clear Channel screens internationally, seen by millions.
Please note that, for your entries to be eligible, 1854 Access Members entering awards as part of their membership will be required to maintain a paid membership throughout the period when the awards are judged, up-to-and-including the date the winners are announced.
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1854 Access Members get exclusive access to apply for all of 1854’s member-only commissions. Selected photographers have the opportunity to work with major brands and charities on fulfilling, purpose-driven projects that give you the creative freedom to produce new work that matters to you and the world. Recent commissions include:
