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7th GPU PHOTO festival 2025, goes to Krakow

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.

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The First GPU CHINA Photo Carnival Launched in Taizhou, July 2024

November 19, 2024

On 13th July, the first GPU CHINA Photo Carnival was launched at the Taizhou Contemporary

Global Photographic Union at Photo Beijing 2024

November 15, 2024

From October 19th to November 3rd, 2024, the 5th edition of “View·Appreciate: Exhibition of Presidents

January 31, 2025

79th Bristol International Salon of Photography(L250004)

Closing date: Friday 31, January 2025, https://bristolsalon.co.uk

January 31, 2025

2nd Nordic International Small Print Circuit 2025(L250009)

Closing date: Friday 31, January 2025, https://www.nordic.photo/

January 31, 2025

5th APOLLON B&W – HPS SALON 2025(L250037)

Closing date: Friday 31, January 2025, https://www.theiaap.com/e/apollon/

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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

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

The First GPU CHINA Photo Carnival Launched in Taizhou, July 2024

Global Photographic Union at Photo Beijing 2024

79th Bristol International Salon of Photography(L250004)

2nd Nordic International Small Print Circuit 2025(L250009)

5th APOLLON B&W – HPS SALON 2025(L250037)

Apply now for a distinction

License your photographic competition with GPU

GPU PHOTO SUPPORT OF YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHERS

GPU Photographic Centers

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