According to the Myanmar Photographic Society on 35th Street, Kyauktada Township, Yangon, photography enthusiasts from across the country are invited to take part in the 59th Myanmar National Annual Photography Competition, organized by the Myanmar Photographic Society.
Participants may compete in seven categories: scenic (black and white/monochrome), scenic (colour), portrait (single person), nature study (wildlife, aquatic, terrestrial and mountain landscapes), open (digital), open (photo essay), and mobile phone photography. Entrants may participate only after agreeing to comply with the 27 competition rules and regulations set by the organizers.
Submissions must be sent in by 4 pm on 31 January 2026. For those submitting by email, the final deadline is midnight on the same date. All entries will be shortlisted by the Myanmar Photographic Society, and the date of selection will be announced separately. Entrants are required to compete in all seven categories. The competitor who wins first prize in any category and achieves the highest total score overall will be awarded the Best Photographer of the Year 2025 trophy. For further information on the competition rules, interested individuals can contact the following numbers: 01 373167 or 09 777843387. — Oktha/MKKS
