Biennial Photography Program
Architectural Photography Competition
A biennial celebration of the built environment through the art of photography — juried categories plus a People's Choice award. The 2026 cycle is open now.
Four ways to be recognized
A jury of professional photographers and architects awards three categories, and the public crowns a favorite of its own. Enter one — or all of them.
Facades, skylines, streetscapes, and everything in between — the building in its world. Show us light, weather, and context working together.
Step inside. Volume, material, and the way daylight moves through a room — interiors reward the photographer who waits for the right moment.
Composite, manipulated, or born entirely digital — this category celebrates imagination applied to the built environment.
Every entry is in the running. Once submissions close, the public votes for the photograph that speaks to them most.
Where winning photos go
Winning photographs are exhibited on the chapter website and celebrated across AIA Long Beach / South Bay’s platforms — in front of the region’s architecture and design community. Want a feel for the field before you enter? Browse the full gallery from the last cycle.
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