CUPOTY

Close-up Photographer of the Year celebrates the art of close-up, macro and micro photography through an annual global competition, themed challenges, newsletter and book.

Our November themed challenge, Death & Decay, has now closed. Thank you to everyone who entered.

The Top 100 pictures and winners of CUPOTY 7 will be announced on Thursday 5 February, 2026 on this website, on Instagram and Facebook, and be collected in a digital book with full captions and tips from the photographers.

CUPOTY 8 opens in May 2026.

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The definitive collection of award-winning macro, micro and close-up photography from the ​7th edition of Close-up Photographer of the Year.

This digital edition is ready to download and read immediately on your computer, tablet or phone.

• 123 full-page photos with captions and technical information

• 241 tips from the awarded photographers​ on technique, vision and fieldcraft

• 373 pages, 647 shortlisted photographs
  

Digital edition • Instant access • No shipping