It’s time to spruce up those amazing photos and enter the flagship Members-Only competition from ASMP; Best Of… 2026! The Early Entry Period is going on now through March 27, so don’t miss your chance to save 20% on your Entry Fees!
Here are some important facts in a nutshell but for all the info you could want, visit asmp.org/bestof for details. The competition is open to all ASMP & NANPA Members!
If you’re ready to enter now, CLICK HERE to visit our Entry Portal

Best Of… 2026
An ASMP & NANPA Members-Only Competition
Important Dates
- Mar 19 – Mar 27 – Early Entry Period (20% Discount on Entry Fees)
- Mar 28 – Apr 18 – General Entry Period
- Apr 19 – Apr 26 – Extended Entry Period (Fees Increase!)
- Apr 27 – May 25 – Judging Period
- On or About May 31 – Winners Announced
Entry Fees
- Single Image Entry – $25.00 (20% Off Entry Fees During Early Entry Period)
- Series Entry – $55.00 (20% Off Entry Fees During Early Entry Period)
- Volume Discount! Enter 5+ Images or Series in ANY Category, You’ll Receive 15% Off All Additional Entries!
2026 Categories
- Single Image Categories:
Architecture / Interiors | Beauty / Fashion | Conceptual / Altered | Corporate / Industrial | Fine Art | Food / Still Life | Personal Projects | Portraits | Lifestyle | Sports / Adventure | Wildlife | Nature / Landscape - Series Categories:
Commercial | Editorial | Personal Projects
About This Event
The flagship members-only competition offered by ASMP, the 2026 edition of “Best Of…” is anchored by two incredible lead judges: Darius Himes, International Head of Photographs at Christie’s, and Mary Virginia Swanson, Author, Educator, and Advisor to Photographers & Artists.

