Czech Photo

What Czech Photo does

Czech Photo o.p.s. is a Czech public-benefit non-profit organization (obecně prospěšná společnost) founded in 1994 and headquartered in Prague 5 (Stodůlky), operating as the central coordinating body for competitive and cultural photography in the Czech Republic. The organization runs three annual competitions — Czech Press Photo (photojournalism, in its 31st edition in 2025), Czech Nature Photo (wildlife and landscape, 10th edition in 2026), and Czech Photo Junior (youth, launched ~2021) — plus the Czech Photo Centre gallery and Fragment Gallery (Prague 8 / Karlín) for fine art photography exhibitions. Underlying technology is limited to web-based competition entry platforms with jury workflows, virtual exhibition tours, and an e-commerce storefront (czechphotoshop.cz) operated through a separate commercial subsidiary, Czech Photo Centre s.r.o.

The organization's revenue model blends five streams: exhibition ticket sales (50–200 Kč depending on venue), e-commerce transactions for prints and merchandise, gallery rental income, photography education (portrait courses, visual communication atelier, senior programs), and a broad sponsorship/partnership portfolio that includes equipment vendors (Canon, Samsung, EIZO, FOMEI), institutional co-organizers (National Museum, Prague Castle, Zoo Praha, multiple national parks), media partners (Czech Television, Czech Radio, ČTK, National Geographic ČR), and commercial sponsors (SIKO, Lasvit, LAUFEN, Saint-Gobain, ČSOB Private Banking). GTM is event-driven and community-led: competitions and exhibitions serve as the primary engagement mechanisms, with exhibitions at the National Museum (Czech Press Photo, ~800 photographs displayed) and Prague Castle (Czech Nature Photo, ~200 photographs) providing high-visibility cultural distribution.

Czech Photo serves four primary customer segments: professional photojournalists from Czech media outlets (ČTK, Deník, Economia, EPA, Getty Images) seeking recognition; nature and wildlife photographers from the Czech Republic and Slovakia seeking exhibition platforms; young photographers aged 6–26 in the education segment; and fine-art photographers plus general public visitors to galleries. The organization is led by director Veronika Souralová, who also curates the Czech Nature Photo exhibition, with competition managers Dan Materna (Press Photo) and Michal Krause (Nature Photo). Operating geography is Central Europe (primarily Czechia, with Slovak participation), and the organization holds ISO 27001 information security certification referenced in its data processing practices.

Name

Czech Photo

Legal name

Czech Photo o.p.s.

Website

https://czechphoto.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Czech Photo o.p.s. is a Czech non-profit founded in 1994 that organizes the Czech Press Photo, Czech Nature Photo, and Czech Photo Junior competitions, operates two Prague galleries, and runs photography education programs for professional photojournalists, wildlife photographers, youth, and fine-art audiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Photography Services / Cultural Exhibitions

NAICS

Photographic Services (54192), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Media Arts & Film/Photography Nonprofits (BPAGAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Photography & Photo Production (BPAFAIAF), Art Galleries & Exhibition Spaces (Commercial & Nonprofit) (THAJADAH)

Keywords

• Photography competitions
• Photography exhibitions
• Photojournalism contests
• Photography education workshops
• Fine art photography gallery

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Exhibition Ticket Sales: Revenue from admission fees to exhibitions at Czech Photo Centre, Fragment Gallery, National Museum, and Prague Castle venues. Ticket prices range from 50-200 Kč depending on venue and visitor category.
2. E-commerce Sales: Online store (czechphotoshop.cz) selling photographic prints, books, and merchandise. Operated by Czech Photo Centre s.r.o.
3. Gallery Rental: Rental of exhibition spaces including Czech Photo Centre and Fragment Gallery to photographers and organizations.
4. Photography Education: Revenue from photography courses, workshops, and educational programs including portrait photography courses, senior programs, and visual communication studio.
5. Sponsorships and Partnerships: Funding and support from general partners, sponsors, and media partners including financial contributions and in-kind support such as equipment and prizes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Czech Photo o.p.s. is a non-profit organization that organizes and operates the Czech Republic's leading photography competitions (Czech Press Photo for professional photojournalists, Czech Nature Photo for wildlife photographers, and Czech Photo Junior for young photographers) and curates large-scale exhibitions at the National Museum and Prague Castle. The organization also runs the Czech Photo Centre gallery in Prague with educational programs, workshops, and portrait photography courses, and operates Fragment Gallery for fine art photography editions alongside a commercial e-shop selling photographic prints and merchandise.

Product overview

Czech Photo o.p.s. is a non-profit organization that serves as a center for Czech photography, operating multiple interconnected programs. The organization consists of four main divisions: (1) Czech Photo Centre - a gallery space offering exhibitions and photographic education; (2) Czech Press Photo - a prestigious annual press photography competition for professionals; (3) Czech Nature Photo - a nature photography competition for wildlife photographers; and (4) Czech Photo Junior - a youth photography competition. Additionally, Czech Photo operates Fragment Gallery for photographic editions and an E-shop for selling prints and publications. The organization hosts major exhibitions at venues including the National Museum and Prague Castle, and offers virtual exhibition tours and educational workshops.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Czech Photo Centre: Gallery space, workshop programs, photography courses, and exhibition venue operated by Czech Photo.
• Czech Press Photo
• Czech Nature Photo
• Czech Photo Junior
• Fragment Gallery

Products and services

• Czech Press Photo Prestigious annual press photography competition for professional Czech and European photojournalists, organized since 1994, with submissions evaluated by an international jury and culminating in a major exhibition at the National Museum in Prague.
• Czech Nature Photo Annual nature and wildlife photography competition for Czech and Slovak photographers showcasing the best wildlife, landscape, and environmental photography, with 13 categories and exhibitions at Prague Castle's Tereziánské křídlo.
• Czech Photo Junior Free youth photography competition for students from elementary and secondary schools aged 6-26, running in parallel with Czech Press Photo, designed to develop early photography skills and expose young photographers to professional standards.
• Czech Photo Centre Gallery space and creative center in Prague (Nové Butovice) offering photography exhibitions, photographic courses, workshops (including portrait photography and visual communication atelier), and senior programs, with the TRIFOT sculpture as its centerpiece.
• Fragment Gallery Fine art photography gallery at Rohanské nábřeží in Prague 8 (Karlín), dedicated to photographic editions and prints, hosting rotating exhibitions of fine art photography.
• Czech Photo E-shop Online store at czechphotoshop.cz selling photographic prints, books, and merchandise, operated by Czech Photo Centre s.r.o. (the commercial subsidiary of Czech Photo o.p.s.).
• Photography Courses and Workshops Educational programs offered at Czech Photo Centre including portrait photography courses, the Visual Communication Atelier (ateliér vizuální komunikace), and senior programs (seniorské programy), targeting amateur and developing photographers.
• Gallery Rental Service Rental of exhibition spaces at Czech Photo Centre and Fragment Gallery to photographers, artists, and organizations for their own exhibitions and events.
• Czech Press Photo Exhibition at National Museum Annual major exhibition at the New Building of the National Museum in Prague showcasing nearly 800 winning and nominated photographs from the Czech Press Photo competition, with admission tickets priced at 50-200 Kč per visitor.
• Czech Nature Photo Exhibition at Prague Castle Exhibition of winning and selected nature photographs displayed in the Baroque architecture of Prague Castle's Tereziánské křídlo, marking the 10th anniversary of Czech Nature Photo with nearly 200 photos on display.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 300 photographers participate annually with 5,000+ photos submitted across competitions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

34 partnerships are on record, tiered co-organizer, partner, main partner, main media partner and media partner.

• Národní muzeum (National Museum)co-organizerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Czech Press Photo exhibitions. Provides prestigious venue (Nova Budova) for annual exhibitions showcasing nearly 800 photographs to thousands of visitors.
• Pražský hrad (Prague Castle)co-organizerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer and venue provider for Czech Nature Photo exhibitions. Hosts the 10th anniversary exhibition in Tereziánské křídlo (Terezian Wing) of Prague Castle.
• Canon Česká republikapartnerTechnology or IntegrationEquipment partner providing support for Czech Nature Photo. Introduced special award 'Canon Ochrana vody' (Canon Water Protection) for the 2026 competition. Provides prizes for competition winners.
• EIZOpartnerTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing professional monitors (ColorEdge series) for displaying photographs during exhibitions and workshops at Czech Photo Centre. Used for judging the 22nd Czech Press Photo competition.
• FOMEIpartnerTechnology or IntegrationCzech photography equipment manufacturer providing professional studio equipment and lighting technology for Czech Photo Centre exhibitions and workshops.
• SIKO Koupelny & Kuchyněmain partnerOthersMajor Czech bathroom and kitchen retailer with 50+ showrooms. Supports Czech Press Photo as a main partner, associating the brand with creativity and quality photography.
• Česká televizemain media partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerMain media partner providing television coverage and promotion of Czech Press Photo competition and exhibitions to national audience.
• Český rozhlas 1 – Radiožurnálmain media partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerMain media partner providing radio coverage and promotion of competitions and exhibitions through Czech Radio's flagship news station.
• PictoartpartnerTechnology or IntegrationProfessional photography printing lab and exhibition services partner. First Prague laboratory certified with Digigraphie by Epson, providing high-quality prints for exhibitions.
• Zoo PrahapartnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrague Zoo partners with Czech Nature Photo, hosting winner exhibitions and providing the 'Animals in Their Environment' category prize, including opportunity for solo exhibition at the zoo.
• Světluška – Nadační fond Českého rozhlasuco-organizerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the 'Svět nevídaný' (World Unseen) exhibition featuring tactile photography for visually impaired visitors, in partnership with Canon.
• LasvitpartnerOthersCzech design and glass company collaborated to create the 'Coral Trophy' - unique glass trophy designed by Jakub Maglay for Czech Nature Photo 2026 absolute winner.
• LAUFEN CZpartnerOthersBathroom fixtures manufacturer supporting the creation and production of the Coral Trophy for Czech Nature Photo 2026.
• Samsung ElectronicspartnerTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing prizes (Samsung awards) for competition winners in Czech Press Photo.
• CanonpartnerTechnology or IntegrationPhotography equipment partner providing prizes and support for Czech Press Photo competition.
• ČTK (Česká tisková kancelář)media partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerCzech News Agency as media partner providing coverage of competitions and exhibitions.
• Lidé a Zeměmedia partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerTravel and geography magazine as media partner covering nature photography competitions.
• National Geographic Česká republikamedia partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerCzech edition of National Geographic as media partner for Czech Nature Photo, covering wildlife and nature photography content.
• Český rozhlasmedia partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerCzech Radio as institutional media partner for photography competitions.
• Berlitz PrahapartnerOthersLanguage and education provider as partner supporting photography competitions.
• CeWepartnerOthersPhoto printing and products company as partner, operating competition entry platform for Czech Photo Junior.
• Botanická zahrada hl. m. PrahypartnerOthersPrague Botanical Garden as nature-related partner for Czech Nature Photo.
• KRNAP (Krkonošský národní park)partnerOthersGiant Mountains National Park as partner for Czech Nature Photo nature photography competition.
• NP ŠumavapartnerOthersŠumava National Park as partner supporting Czech Nature Photo competition.
• NP České ŠvýcarskopartnerOthersCzech Switzerland National Park as partner for Czech Nature Photo.
• Lesy hl. m. PrahypartnerOthersForests of Prague as municipal partner supporting Czech Nature Photo.
• Saint-GobainpartnerOthersBuilding materials company as partner for photography competitions.
• UNHCR Česká republikapartnerOthersUN Refugee Agency as partner, likely related to humanitarian photography categories.
• Nadace Olgy Havlové – Výbor Dobré vůlepartnerOthersOlga Havlová Foundation providing special awards in photography competitions.
• ČSOB Private BankingpartnerOthersPrivate banking services as partner supporting competitions.
• Newton MediapartnerOthersMedia monitoring company as partner for photography competitions.
• Koupelny PtáčekpartnerOthersBathroom retailer as partner supporting competitions.
• Soliter ParketpartnerOthersFlooring company as partner for competitions.
• Create LightpartnerOthersLighting company as partner supporting photography activities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• International Photography Awards (IPA): Global open photography competition with professional, amateur, and student tiers plus dedicated nature, fine art, and documentary categories. Comparable to Czech Photo's three-tier competition structure and online submission platform.
• Wildlife Photographer of the Year (Natural History Museum): Annual nature/wildlife photography competition run by London's Natural History Museum with major touring exhibitions. Directly comparable to Czech Nature Photo: museum-hosted nature photography competition with international reach, juried selection, and iconic venue exhibitions.
• Pictures of the Year International (POYi): Long-running American photojournalism competition at the Missouri School of Journalism. Directly comparable to Czech Press Photo in mission (recognizing excellence in documentary and news photography) and competition format, though structured as a university-affiliated program rather than standalone nonprofit.
• Visa pour l'Image: Annual international photojournalism festival held in Perpignan, France. Direct peer to Czech Press Photo in focus on documentary and news photography, curated exhibition model, and nonprofit cultural mission.
• Prix Pictet: Switzerland-based award for photography and sustainability, with themed cycles and major international exhibitions. Comparable to Czech Photo as a curated photography award with strong cultural institution partnerships and a nonprofit/charity structure.
• World Press Photo: The leading international press photography competition, headquartered in Amsterdam. Directly comparable to Czech Photo's Czech Press Photo competition in mission, jury-driven structure, annual exhibition format, and nonprofit cultural status. Both curate photojournalism as cultural heritage.
• Rencontres d'Arles: Premier annual photography festival in Arles, France, combining exhibitions, competitions, and education across historic venues. Comparable as a multi-venue photography festival model that Czech Photo replicates on a smaller, national scale through Czech Photo Centre, Fragment Gallery, National Museum, and Prague Castle.
• Photo España (PHotoEspaña): Major international photography festival held annually across Madrid venues including the Prado and Reina Sofía. Comparable to Czech Photo as a national-level photography festival combining competitions, museum exhibitions, and educational programming in iconic venues.
• Sony World Photography Awards: Global photography competition with professional, open, youth, and student categories organized by the World Photography Organisation. Comparable to Czech Photo in running tiered competitions (Czech Press Photo, Czech Nature Photo, Czech Photo Junior) that span professionals to youth, with international jury participation.

Regional players

• Měsíc fotografie (Month of Photography Bratislava): Annual photography festival held in Bratislava and other Slovak/Czech cities since 1991, focused on exhibitions rather than competitions. Regional peer to Czech Photo, sharing the Central European photography community and overlapping Slovak photographer audience for Czech Nature Photo.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/100zvirata
• Facebookfacebook.com/121720587875653
• Instagraminstagram.com/czechphotocz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/czech-photo

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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