The Old Vine Photography Awards celebrate photography that captures the beauty, history, resilience, and cultural significance of old-vine viticulture across the world.

These awards invite both amateur and professional photographers to document and interpret the relationship between vine, land, and people - from monumental vineyard landscapes to intimate studies of structure, texture, and seasonal life.

Through photography, the Old Vine Photography Competition aims to:

Old  Vine Photography Competition 2026

  • Raise global awareness of old-vine preservation

  • Document vineyard heritage across continents

  • Celebrate the growers and communities who protect these vineyards

  • Build a visual archive for future generations

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About The Awards

Old vines represent agricultural heritage, biodiversity, and generational knowledge. They are living witnesses to climate, culture, and community and genetic heritage reserves for now and the future. Whether documentary or artistic, technical or expressive, we welcome photography that reflects the enduring presence, cultural importance and the urgency needed to preserve old vines. We are open to submissions from photographers of all levels, backgrounds, and countries.

Shortlisted works will be showcased in a pop-up exhibition at the Old Vine Conference Heritage Showcase on the 8th June 2026 at St John’s, 73 Waterloo Road, London.

Old Vines: The Old Vine Conference defines an old vine as a grapevine used in wine production that is 35 years or older.
Only vines meeting this criterion are eligible for the Old Vine Photography Competition.
Entries that do not comply will be disqualified, and entry fees will not be refunded.

Key Dates

2nd March

5th May

8th June

8th June

8th June

15th July, Old Vine Day 2026

Opening date for submissions:

Closing date for submissions:

Shortlisted entries announced:

Pop-up exhibition, London:

Public vote opens:

Winners announced:

Categories

Explore the competition categories below, each designed to highlight a unique perspective on old vines – from landscape and heritage to conservation, climate resilience, and cultural legacy.

Select the category that best reflects the story your image tells when you upload your images in the entry form below.

  • Celebrating the beauty and character of old vines, this category welcomes both sweeping vineyard landscapes and portraits of the intricate forms and textures of individual old vines.

  • Celebrating the individuals behind old vine preservation, this category highlights both the hands-on work of conservation and the passion and commitment of those who dedicate themselves to safeguarding these living treasures.

  • Exploring the enduring significance of old vines, this category celebrates images that reflect their historical and cultural roots while also capturing their place in the modern world, revealing how tradition, community and contemporary life intersect to shape and sustain their legacy.

  • This category explores the strength and vulnerability of old vines, capturing how they endure and adapt to environmental change while also reflecting themes of loss, fragility and renewal.

    From climate challenges and survival in shifting landscapes to forgotten or threatened vines and restoration efforts, images should reveal both the impermanence and remarkable resilience of these living heritage sites.

Prizes

List TBC

Judges

Belinda Stone, one of the Old Vine Photography Awards judges

Belinda Stone

  • Based in the UK, Belinda has more than twenty years of experience as a wine marketer. She started her career organising wine tasting masterclasses at Christie’s for the likes of Michael Broadbent & Steven Spurrier. She holds the WSET Diploma and is one of very few Chartered Marketers in the wine trade. She has had the pleasure of marketing some of the world’s leading wine brands and UK importers.

Luma Monteiro, one of the Old Vine Photography Awards judges

Luma Monteiro

  • Luma is the founder of Wineria, one of the UK’s most successful wine Instagram accounts, where her thoughtful use of photography brings wine stories vividly to life. Her keen visual eye and ability to communicate the narrative behind a bottle through photography and videos makes her an invaluable member of the judging panel.

    Luma is also Head of Marketing and part of the buying team at Davy’s Wine Merchants in London.

    Luma was recently awarded the WSET Level 4 Diploma and has been recognised as #31 in the Top 100 Most Influential People in Drinks UK.