Wiltshire Wildlife Photography Prize
Capturing the Wild: Wiltshire Wildlife Photography Prize 2026 is Returning this August!
Time to get your cameras ready. The Wiltshire Wildlife Photography Prize officially re-opens for entries this August with fantastic prizes and a brand-new award category.
Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or just starting out, we want to see your most inspiring shots of Wiltshire's spectacular nature and wildlife.
Bigger Prizes to Be Won
With thanks to our generous sponsors: Wild View Cameras. This year, we have an incredible prize pot up for grabs across our Under 18 and 18 & Over categories:
- 2 Top Prizes: £100 vouchers for the overall category winners
- 4 Runner-Up Prizes: £50 vouchers for 2 highly commended in each category
New for 2026: The Wild View Cameras Sponsor’s Choice Award
We are thrilled to introduce a brand-new accolade this year: The Wild View Cameras Sponsor’s Choice Award comes with an additional £100 top prize. Every single photograph entered into the main competition is automatically eligible, there is no need to submit a separate image or fill out an extra form.
Once our panel has selected the winners and runners-up for the main Over 18 and Under 18 categories, our sponsors at Wild View Cameras will look across all entries—regardless of age category—to handpick their favourite image to win the bonus £100 prize.
Plus...
The winning images will be announced on the Trust's social media in mid-September. All prize-winning images will then appear in a feature article in our Autumn-Winter Members' Magazine, with one of the winning images on the front cover. And new for this year, the winning images, along with other highly commended photographs, will form a public exhibition at the Brockbank Centre at Langford Lakes Nature Reserve in November 2026 - celebrating Wiltshire's incredible wildlife and the photographers who captured it!
Stay Tuned!
Full entry details, terms and conditions, and the official submission link will go live here on Saturday 1 August. Pictures must be taken in Wiltshire within the last 2 years. Start exploring Wiltshire's wild spaces now to capture that perfect winning shot!
Thank you to our Prize sponsors: Wild View Cameras
Wild View Cameras was established in 2011 by Mike & Michele Booth in Melksham. As lifelong wildlife watchers and protectors, they wanted to share their knowledge of user-friendly equipment.
They have since grown to be one of the UK’s leading providers of wildlife watching equipment. They have helped thousands of people choose the right equipment for their needs and pride themselves on the best personal customer service available.
Suppliers to Wildlife Trusts, RSPB, Forestry Commission, Natural Resources Wales, BBC, Local Authorities, Charities, Schools/Universities and Ecologists.
They are stockists of cameras and optics including Zeiss, Browning, Bushnell, Spypoint, Naturespy, Viking, Hikmicro and Pixfra.
Meet the Judges
We are delighted to have a panel of incredible judges who will use their expertise to select the winning images from the shortlist.
Nick Upton, Wildlife Photographer & Filmmaker
An award-winning, Wiltshire-based wildlife photographer, filmmaker, and PhD biologist. Formerly a BBC wildlife television producer who worked alongside Sir David Attenborough, Nick’s documentary images have appeared in National Geographic and BBC Wildlife Magazine. He has won top honours at the British Wildlife Photography Awards and documented major UK conservation initiatives, from beaver and crane reintroductions to local Wiltshire wildlife protection.
Daniel Laverick, Communications Manager, The Wildlife Trusts
Representing the national movement, Daniel is the Communications Manager at The Wildlife Trusts, where he leads the creative design team and drives impactful internal campaigns. With a strong background leading creative marketing teams in higher education, Daniel brings a deep appreciation for how images connect people to the natural world and inspire action for its protection.
Emily Weatherburn, Environmental Communicator
Emily is a content creator and environmental communicator based in the South West. Known online as Wildlife Emily, she uses social media to inspire thousands of people around the world to connect with and care for nature. Through engaging wildlife stories, practical conservation tips and a passion for often-overlooked species, she encourages people to take meaningful action for wildlife and the climate wherever they live.
Could You Be a Judge for the Wiltshire Wildlife Photography Prize?
Every year, we are blown away by the talent of our members and supporters who capture the stunning beauty of Wiltshire’s landscapes and wildlife. This year, we want our members to play a role in celebrating those moments.
We are looking for a nature lover from our member community to join our judging panel for the Wiltshire Wildlife Photography Prize.
You don’t need to be a professional photographer to apply—we are simply looking for someone who have a keen eye, a deep appreciation for the natural world, and a love for local wildlife.
What's involved:
You need to have a couple of hours free in the first week of September to help. It’s entirely remote. You will review a curated shortlist of stunning images and cast your votes using our quick and easy online survey.
If you would like to help us choose this year's winners, we want to hear from you. To nominate yourself, please email comms@wiltshirewildlife.org with no more than 50 words explaining why you would make a fantastic judge for this year's competition.
We can't wait to see our community shape the future of this year's awards!