About

The Hamburg Portfolio Review (HPR) has become a key platform for emerging photographers and contemporary visual storytellers. Its mission is to connect the international photography community, foster collaborations, and spark dialogue around current photographic, social, and political issues. Each year, a jury selects 100 outstanding photographers to take part.

​Selected photographers will have the opportunity to present their work to leading international experts from across the photography industry. The reviews are conducted virtually, with each participant meeting one-on-one with up to 4 out of more than 50 professionals representing a wide range of sectors. In addition, selected portfolios will be showcased in exhibitions in Hamburg.

HPR is committed to giving a voice to aspiring photographers and offering visibility to their work by facilitating connections with publishers, media outlets, museums, festivals, foundations, universities, and institutions.

There are no restrictions on genre, though the focus is on narrative photography rather than commercial or advertising imagery.

The Hamburg Portfolio Review is hosted by the FREELENS Foundation, part of FREELENS e.V. Germany. Kindly supported by the Hamburg Ministry of Culture and Media, Canon and the Rudolf Augstein Stiftung.

Please make sure to read our terms and conditions before applying.

What winners receive

• The possibility to present and discuss their work with up to 4 of approximately 50 internationally renowned experts from different photographic sectors

• The chance to showcase their projects in exhibitions.

• The opportunity to establish relationships with international media houses, festivals, publishers and foundations.

How to enter

All photographers over 18 years are invited to submit their work. Each participant may submit two projects with max 10 images or one project with max 20 images. If you choose to submit one project with 20 images, please note that due to technical reasons you must submit your project in two parts (a+b). Call for entries is between 01 May and 31 May 2025.