Epson International Pano Awards 2027
Epson International Pano Awards 2027 is now open for entries!
Competition Details
Brief Overview
The Epson International Pano Awards 2027, now open for entries, invites photographers worldwide to explore panoramic image-making through natural landscapes, built environments, aerial perspectives and immersive VR/360 photography.
Competition Details
The Epson International Pano Awards 2027 celebrates panoramic photography through separate Open, Amateur and VR/360 competitions, offering a platform for both established photographers and emerging talent.
The Open and Amateur sections each feature Nature/Landscapes, Built Environment and Aerial, while VR/360 welcomes immersive panoramic images.
Panoramas may be created from a single exposure or stitched photographs, allowing entrants to explore expansive views and distinctive compositions through different photographic methods.
Images are assessed anonymously, with judging planned for August-September and results expected in October 2027.
The early-bird period runs until 21 June 2027, followed by the final entry period ending 12 July 2027 at midnight UTC-11.
Submission requirements
Submit photographs online through a registered, email-verified account.
Open/Amateur: JPEG, RGB (sRGB or Adobe RGB), 300 PPI, exactly 3000 pixels on the long side and no more than 1500 pixels on the short side; the standard panorama ratio is at least 2:1.
VR/360: Equirectangular JPEG, exactly 6144 x 3072 pixels, RGB (sRGB or Adobe RGB).
Use high JPEG quality and include your name in the filename; avoid spaces and unusual punctuation. Images must have no watermarks or identifying logos.
Entrants must own and create their photographs; AI-generated content is prohibited. There is no general limit on entry numbers or image age, but previously shortlisted or major-award-winning Pano Awards images are excluded under the rules.
Eligibility
Open worldwide to photographers of all ages. Open and VR/360 accept professionals and amateurs; Amateur is restricted to non-professional photographers, including students, earning less than US$20,000 annually from photography.
Benefits
The 2027 prize pool is still to be announced.
The entry page advertises a US$1,000 Curator’s Award for qualifying early-bird entrants. The competition also offers merit certificates and online recognition through its award galleries. Full 2027 cash and sponsor packages should be checked when announced.
Entry fees
Open entries cost US$22 per image; Amateur and VR/360 entries cost US$20 per image, with a 20% discount for five or more images entered together during the early-bird period ending 21 June 2027; multiple-entry discounts are unavailable during the final period.
