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Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
International photography competition highlighting humorous wildlife images to engage audiences and support conservation.
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Themes
Funny Wildlife Photography
Animal Conservation
Amateur Photography
Wildlife Humor
Audience
Wildlife Photographers
Amateur Creatives
Conservation Supporters
Youth Photographers
Frequently Asked Questions
All submissions must reach us by the announced deadline to be eligible for review by the jury.
This award shines a spotlight on accomplishments in its domain, honoring both innovation and impact.
This award primarily covers multiple regions, welcoming entries from diverse geographies.
To learn more about this award, visit comedywildlifephoto.com for comprehensive guidelines, important dates, and additional resources.
The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards began in 2015 with a mission to unite humour and wildlife conservation through award‑winning photography.
- Founders and mission: Created by professional photographers Paul Joynson‑Hicks and Tom Sullam; aims to use lighthearted wildlife images to boost empathy and awareness for conservation. It partners with NGOs like the Whitley Fund for Nature.
- Entry and eligibility: Open to amateur and professional photographers worldwide; entrants may submit up to 10 photographs and short clips (e.g. two videos), featuring wild (not captive) animals. No entry fee.
- Categories: Includes themes such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, aquatic species, video clips, youth (Junior and Young Photographer) and internet portfolio.
- Judging and public vote: Images are judged by an international panel of industry professionals including photographers and conservationists (e.g. Kate Humble, Will Travers, Paul Joynson‑Hicks, Tom Sullam); People’s Choice award via public vote for finalists.
- Prizes: Overall winner receives a week-long safari in Kenya with Alex Walker’s Serian and a handmade trophy; category winners receive Nikon camera kits, Think Tank photo bags, and portfolio prizes.
- Timeline and frequency: Annual competition; entries typically open in spring and close by June 30; finalists announced in autumn; winners revealed by December, often at an award ceremony in London.
- Conservation focus: Proceeds from licensing help fund grassroots conservation; exhibitions like the 2025 show at Madrid’s MNCN feature winning images alongside educational content on species status.
- Scale and reach: Attracts thousands of entries globally each year; past nominees and winners featured widely in media and exhibitions to raise awareness for biodiversity.
In summary, the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards combines humour, artistic photography and conservation messaging in a globally accessible, free-to-enter contest that rewards creativity and elevates awareness of wildlife through laughter.
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