Close-up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY)
Runs annually — dates not yet confirmed for this cycle.
The details
What you need to know
Category
Macro & close-up
Region
United Kingdom / International
Entry fee
GBP 22 / 33 / 44 for 6 / 15 / 30 images; Young GBP 5
Typical entry window
May to mid Jul
Focus & eligibility
Macro and close-up animals, insects, plants, fungi, underwater, intimate landscape and studio art
Priority
5 – Specialist priority
CUPOTY 8 closed 12 Jul 2026
Before you enter
An honest read beats a hopeful submission.
Judges cut on the flaw you stopped noticing. Bring your intended entry and get a specific, unsentimental read — what's working, and the one fix worth making first.