G.P.U., Global Photographic Union

GPU is a truly international photographic organization inspired and managed BY photographers FOR photographers

Become a GPU PHOTO Member

GPU is a truly international photographic organization inspired and managed BY photographers FOR photographers.

Every genre of photography is encouraged and equally valued by GPU. By this, we mean that all the aspects of photography can be found within GPU, based on comradeship and mutual respect by all.

Become a member today

News & Announcements

Stay updated with our news and announcements from GPU Photo!

The Pulse of Life exhibition at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum on 15th July 2026

July 22, 2026

Tony Davies, GPU Governing Board member attended the The Pulse of Life international photographic exhibition

GPU super successful exhibition “Pulse of life” now travels to Cluj Napoca and Museum De Arta

July 9, 2026

The opening ceremony will take place on July 15th at 5:00 pm and you are

September 11, 2026

GLOBAL LENS SALON 2026(L260078)

Closing date: Friday 11, September 2026, https://oradfame.com/

September 13, 2026

LIBYA PHOTO SALON(L260113)

Closing date: Sunday 13, September 2026, https://theiaap.com/e/libya/

September 14, 2026

Tylko Jedno Zdjęcie 2026 JUST ONE PHOTO 2026(L260088)

Closing date: Monday 14, September 2026, http://tylkojednozdjecie.pl/

Apply now for a distinction

Apply now to become a GPU GRAND MASTER distinguished Member

Apply now to become a GPU TITLE distinguished Member

Apply now to become a GPU CROWN distinguished Member

Apply now to become a GPU VIP distinguished Member

License your photographic competition with GPU

GPU PHOTO SUPPORT OF YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHERS

Huotari Tapani - Alone on the beach (Finland)

GPU Photographic Centers

Qatar Photography Center – Doha, GPU PHOTO CENTER

Hellenic Photographic Society of Iraklion, GPU PHOTO CENTER

Shangtuf – China, GPU PHOTO CENTER

Carei – Romania, GPU PHOTO CENTER

National Museum of Bucovina, GPU PHOTO CENTER

What is GPU Photographic Centers?

GPU Co-operating clubs

Want to become part of the GPU CO-OPERATIVE Clubs family?

Explore our previous Virtual Photo Festivals!

Global Photographic Union Joins Forces with Photo Beijing: A Five-Year Vision to Elevate Photography