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black and white street photo of man being shaved on the street in China by Jian Wang
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2025 Street Photography AWARD

Win $2700 Cash Awards & International Exposure

This September, we’re challenging you to capture powerful and inspiring urban stories. Acclaimed Magnum photographer Bruce Gilden will be judging the entries, and we’re excited to see your most compelling images.

 

  • Win $2700 in Cash Prizes
  • International Exhibition
  • +920k Instagram Feature
  • Free Online Portfolio
© Bruce Gilden

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Bruce Gilden

Judge of our 2025 Street Photography Award (open for entries until September 30), Magnum Photographer Bruce Gilden stands as one of photography's most important contemporary figures, celebrated for his raw and powerful portrayals of life on the city streets.

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2025 Street Photo Award

Win $2700 Cash Awards & International Exposure

This September, we’re challenging you to capture powerful and inspiring urban stories. Acclaimed Magnum photographer Bruce Gilden will be judging the entries, and we’re excited to see your most compelling images.

 

  • Win $2700 in Cash Prizes
  • International Exhibition
  • +920k Instagram Feature
  • Free Online Portfolio
© Hector Faya
black and white street photo of man being shaved on the street in China by Jian Wang
© Jian Wang
© Sally Coggle
color street photo of face and shadow by İlker Karaman
© İlker Karaman
© Dan Morris
© Maude Bardet
© Ingemar Hellsten
color street photo of girl in her backseet in Istanbul by Murat Harmanlikli
© Murat Harmanlikli
© Hector Faya
black and white street photo of man being shaved on the street in China by Jian Wang
© Jian Wang
© Sally Coggle
color street photo of face and shadow by İlker Karaman
© İlker Karaman
© Dan Morris
© Maude Bardet
© Ingemar Hellsten
color street photo of girl in her backseet in Istanbul by Murat Harmanlikli
© Murat Harmanlikli
© Hector Faya
black and white street photo of man being shaved on the street in China by Jian Wang
© Jian Wang
© Sally Coggle
color street photo of face and shadow by İlker Karaman
© İlker Karaman
© Dan Morris
© Maude Bardet
© Ingemar Hellsten
color street photo of girl in her backseet in Istanbul by Murat Harmanlikli
© Murat Harmanlikli
© Hector Faya
black and white street photo of man being shaved on the street in China by Jian Wang
© Jian Wang
© Sally Coggle
color street photo of face and shadow by İlker Karaman
© İlker Karaman
© Dan Morris
© Maude Bardet
© Ingemar Hellsten
color street photo of girl in her backseet in Istanbul by Murat Harmanlikli
© Murat Harmanlikli
color street photo of of children playing in park in Shangai, china by Chang Nianzu
© Chang Nianzu
color street photo of woman in Berlin by Zhuang Liu
© Zhuang Liu
color photo of a man walking in street by Douglas Rivera
© Douglas Rivera
color street photo of family with pigeons by Eduardo Ortiz
© Eduardo Ortiz
black and white street photography of woman in Marrakech Medina, Morocco by Mania De Praeter
© Mania De Praeter
© Gwen Julia
color street photography of man in train in Helsinki, Finland by Tommi Viitala
© Tommi Viitala
color street photo of of children playing in park in Shangai, china by Chang Nianzu
© Chang Nianzu
color street photo of woman in Berlin by Zhuang Liu
© Zhuang Liu
color photo of a man walking in street by Douglas Rivera
© Douglas Rivera
color street photo of family with pigeons by Eduardo Ortiz
© Eduardo Ortiz
black and white street photography of woman in Marrakech Medina, Morocco by Mania De Praeter
© Mania De Praeter
© Gwen Julia
color street photography of man in train in Helsinki, Finland by Tommi Viitala
© Tommi Viitala
color street photo of of children playing in park in Shangai, china by Chang Nianzu
© Chang Nianzu
color street photo of woman in Berlin by Zhuang Liu
© Zhuang Liu
color photo of a man walking in street by Douglas Rivera
© Douglas Rivera
color street photo of family with pigeons by Eduardo Ortiz
© Eduardo Ortiz
black and white street photography of woman in Marrakech Medina, Morocco by Mania De Praeter
© Mania De Praeter
© Gwen Julia
color street photography of man in train in Helsinki, Finland by Tommi Viitala
© Tommi Viitala
color street photo of of children playing in park in Shangai, china by Chang Nianzu
© Chang Nianzu
color street photo of woman in Berlin by Zhuang Liu
© Zhuang Liu
color photo of a man walking in street by Douglas Rivera
© Douglas Rivera
color street photo of family with pigeons by Eduardo Ortiz
© Eduardo Ortiz
black and white street photography of woman in Marrakech Medina, Morocco by Mania De Praeter
© Mania De Praeter
© Gwen Julia
color street photography of man in train in Helsinki, Finland by Tommi Viitala
© Tommi Viitala
© Hector Faya
black and white street photo of man being shaved on the street in China by Jian Wang
© Jian Wang
© Sally Coggle
color street photo of face and shadow by İlker Karaman
© İlker Karaman
© Dan Morris
© Maude Bardet
© Ingemar Hellsten
color street photo of girl in her backseet in Istanbul by Murat Harmanlikli
© Murat Harmanlikli
color street photo of of children playing in park in Shangai, china by Chang Nianzu
© Chang Nianzu
color street photo of woman in Berlin by Zhuang Liu
© Zhuang Liu
color photo of a man walking in street by Douglas Rivera
© Douglas Rivera
color street photo of family with pigeons by Eduardo Ortiz
© Eduardo Ortiz
black and white street photography of woman in Marrakech Medina, Morocco by Mania De Praeter
© Mania De Praeter
© Gwen Julia
color street photography of man in train in Helsinki, Finland by Tommi Viitala
© Tommi Viitala

Past Judges

Our competition jury is comprised of esteemed industry figures representing such prestigious agencies and publications as Magnum Photos, VII, National Geographic, Agence Vu'Vogue & GEO.
  • logo of The Guardian and portrait photo of editor Fiona Shields

    Fiona Shields

    Fiona Shields is Head of Photography for The Guardian News and Media Group. With more than two decades of experience, she has delivered talks, mentored photojournalism students, and served as judge of numerous awards and competitions.

  • Judge Steve McCurry Profile Picture

    Steve McCurry

    Celebrated as one of the most iconic voices in contemporary photography, American photographer Steve McCurry has created a unique collection of work featuring some of the most famous images of our time.

  • Judge Alessia Glaviano Profile Picture Vogue Logo

    Alessia Glaviano

    Based in Milan, Alessia Glaviano is the Brand Visual Director of Vogue Italia and L’Uomo Vogue. She is responsible for Photo Vogue and was a 2015 World Press Photo jury member.

  • Judge Ed Kashi Profile Picture VII Logo

    Ed Kashi

    Represented by the prestigious VII agency, Ed Kashi is an acclaimed photojournalist and educator who uses photography to explore geopolitical and social issues that define our times.

  • Judge Maggie Steber Profile Picture National Geographic Logo

    Maggie Steber

    A celebrated figure in the photographic community, Maggie Steber works for National Geographic and is part of the renowned VII Photo Agency. She has earned prestigious honors, including the Leica Medal of Excellence, the World Press Foundation Award & a Pulitzer prize.

  • Judge REZA Profile Picture

    REZA

    Founder of Webistan Photo Agency and Explorer of National Geographic, internationally acclaimed Iranian-French photojournalist Reza is a three-times world press winning photographer and recipient of the ICP Infinity Award.

  • portrait of photographer Carol Körting

    Carol Körting

    Carol Körting is a professional portfolio reviewer and the photo editor of the renowned Leica Fotografie International Magazine (LFI) and its online platform, producing and editing countless photographic projects since 2011.

  • portrait of photographer Nikos Economopoulos

    Nikos Economopoulos

    Member of Magnum Photos since 1990, Nikos Economopoulos has published several monographs and his iconic images have been published and exhibited worldwide. Economopoulos regularly teach and work around the world, in the context of his long-term On The Road project.⁠⁠

  • Judge Magdalena Herrera Profile Picture GEO Logo

    Magdalena Herrera

    Magdalena Herrera has worked in books, print, and magazines, spending ten years as head of the photo department at National Geographic before joining Geo France as Director of Photography. She was the chair of the 2018 World Press Photo contest.

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Competition winners

Black & White AWARD June 2025

Winner Alain Mouton

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Coor photography of a man taking a bath by Ivelina Berova
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