About

Raw Photo Fest invites photographers from around the world to take part in the first edition of a festival that reimagines how we experience photography. From May 7--10, 2026, Alaior, on the island of Menorca, Spain, will transform into a living gallery, where images leave the white walls behind and come to life in streets, convents, cafés, private homes, and open landscapes.

We're looking for photographers whose work tells real, human stories, whether it's exploring moments on the street, journeys across cultures, politics, and history or glimpses into daily life. There's no theme; what connects all submissions is the art of storytelling.

This year's open call features two sections:

• International Open Call – open to photographers from around the world.

• Balearic Islands Open Call – dedicated to photographers based in or connected to the Balearic Islands.

Selected photographers will have their work exhibited alongside internationally acclaimed photographers such as Steve McCurry, Alex Webb, Rebecca Norris Webb, Martin Parr, Cristina de Middel, to name a few, for four days of discovery, dialogue, and inspiration.

What winners receive

A total of 15,000€ in cash prizes distributed in the following way:

International & Balearic Series winners

• 5,000€ euros cash prize each

• An exhibition at the festival alongside some of the most famous photographers in the world. 

• Their stories featured in The Raw Society Magazine Issue V

International & Balearic Singles winners:

• 1,500€ euros cash prize each

• Exhibited at the festival alongside some of the most famous photographers in the world.

Two International & Two Balearic Singles Finalists:

• 500€ euros cash prize each

• Exhibited at the festival alongside some of the most famous photographers in the world. 

Production costs for the exhibitions are fully covered by the festival.

About the organization

Raw Photo Fest is a new international photography festival created by The Raw Society, an non-profit organization and educational platform dedicated to documentary, travel, and street photography. Based in the Balearic Islands, The Raw Society has spent the past decade hosting workshops and fostering a global community of more than 300 photographers passionate about visual storytelling. The organization also promotes photography through its award-winning publication, The Raw Society Magazine.

This first edition of Raw Photo Fest builds on that mission: bringing together photographers, editors, and audiences to celebrate stories that matter. The festival serves as a space for discovery, dialogue, and inspiration, showcasing both emerging and established voices from around the world alongside photographic talent of the Balearic Islands.

How to enter

Entrants can only participate in either the International or Balearic category, not both. Images generated with AI are not permitted.

Raw Society members receive a 20% discount code. Please email us info@therawsociety.org to receive the code. You can find out more about membership and sign up here.