EUROPEAN FREEDIVING
PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD
International Photography Competition. First Edition 2026
Images born from a single breath,
made to last forever.
CATEGORIES
EUROPEAN CLUB TROPHY
The Club Challenge
A new European challenge for freediving clubs. For the first time, clubs from across Europe are invited to compete by presenting their best photographic vision. This category celebrates teamwork, creativity, and the spirit of the freediving community. The prize is awarded directly to the club to support its growth, activities, and future projects.
Cash Prize: € 1.000
Each photographer may submit up to 5 photographs.
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EUROPEAN INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION
Wild Blue - Open Water & Nature
Where light meets silence beneath the surface. WILD BLUE celebrates the beauty of freediving in its natural environment — a world shaped by water, light, and movement. This category invites photographers to reveal the quiet power and fragile balance of life in the open sea. Open to amateur and professional photographers worldwide. Capture the raw beauty of freediving in rivers, lakes, seas and oceans.
Winner prize: € 800
Each photographer may submit up to 5 photographs.
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EUROPEAN INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION
Indoor Elegance - Pool & Creative
Celebrates the artistry of freediving in controlled environments — a space where precision, symmetry, and creativity come together. From geometric compositions to expressive underwater performances, this category invites photographers to explore the beauty of movement, discipline, and visual design beneath the surface
Winner prize: € 800
Each photographer may submit up to 5 photographs. See all categories
Meet the Judges
Our first edition brings together a small and dedicated jury, combining professional photographic expertise with a deep connection to the sea. Together, they evaluate each submission through the lenses of technique, emotion, storytelling, and respect for the underwater world.
– Judge
s a distinguished figure in marine photography, celebrated for capturing the ethereal essence of the underwater realm through his lens. With over a decade of experience, his award-winning work has been featured in major international exhibitions. A master of light and ethics, Fabio evaluates entries with a refined artistic sensibility and a profound commitment to inspiring a new generation of ocean storytellers
“Photography is the bridge that connects the silent world to the surface; it is our most powerful tool to inspire awe and a lasting commitment to ocean conservation.”
– Judge
is a world-renowned French freediver and multi-time World Record holder, recognized as one of the deepest women on the planet. Beyond her elite athletic achievements, she is a passionate ocean advocate collaborating on high-profile artistic projects. Her perspective is invaluable for recognizing the symbiosis between athlete and environment, evaluating both technical mastery and emotional depth.
“Freediving is a mirror. In the silence of the depth, we see ourselves and our world more clearly. These photographs are essential because they capture that fleeting, profound moment of perfect connection with the ocean.”
– Judge
is a world-renowned underwater photographer and filmmaker specializing in the art of freediving. A former competitive freediver himself, Daan possesses a unique 'insider's' perspective that captures the raw emotion and physical grace of athletes in the deep. His work is celebrated globally for its artistic depth, focusing on the intimate connection between the diver and the water
“Underwater photography is not just about what we see, but what we feel in the silence of the abyss. I look for the image that captures the soul of the diver and the heartbeat of the ocean.”
A growing network of collaborators united by a passion for the sea and supporting our non-profit first edition.
Primary Sponsors
“100% of the funds provided by our partners go directly toward event organization, platform management, and the prize pool.”
