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2026 Street Photography AWARD

Win $3,000 Cash Awards & International Exposure

This September, the streets are calling, and it’s time to show the world what you see through your lens! From the raw energy of a packed corner to the stark geometry of a dead-end street—we want to see your best street scenes. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting: show us your world!

  • Win $3,000 in Cash Prizes
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Final Deadline: September 30, 2026
Tiya Xu
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As Night Moves Through the Valley

“As Night Moves Through the Valley”, by Tiya Xu, explores the changing way of life of Kazakh pastoral communities in Xinjiang, where generations-old traditions are increasingly shaped by urbanisation and tourism.

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2026 Street Photography Award

Win $3,000 Cash Awards & International Exposure

This September, the streets are calling, and it’s time to show the world what you see through your lens! From the raw energy of a packed corner to the stark geometry of a dead-end street—we want to see your best street scenes. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting: show us your world!

  • Win $3,000 in Cash Prizes
  • International Exhibition
  • +985k Instagram Feature
  • Free Online Portfolio
ENTER COMPETITION
Final Deadline: September 30, 2026
black and white portrait photo of man in England by Paul Spencer © Paul Spencer
color street photo of women at local market in India by © David Keith Brown © © David Keith Brown
'In the clouds' In Paris, in Le Bassin Takis, a woman takes advantage of the misters. With the heat wave hitting the city, the need for fresh air is felt. © Hervé Chatel
color street photography of woman's hand in car in Havana, Cuba by Linda Jerkin © Linda Jerkin
black and white street photo of people bathing in Kolkota, India by Liam Sauvillers © Liam Sauvillers
color street photo of children playing in skatepark in Huanchaco, Peru, March 2026 by Julien Grassiot © Julien Grassiot
Color street photo of woman in traditional clothes in Beijing, China by Hamzah Lim © Hamzah Lim
black and white portrait photo of man in England by Paul Spencer © Paul Spencer
color street photo of women at local market in India by © David Keith Brown © © David Keith Brown
'In the clouds' In Paris, in Le Bassin Takis, a woman takes advantage of the misters. With the heat wave hitting the city, the need for fresh air is felt. © Hervé Chatel
color street photography of woman's hand in car in Havana, Cuba by Linda Jerkin © Linda Jerkin
black and white street photo of people bathing in Kolkota, India by Liam Sauvillers © Liam Sauvillers
color street photo of children playing in skatepark in Huanchaco, Peru, March 2026 by Julien Grassiot © Julien Grassiot
Color street photo of woman in traditional clothes in Beijing, China by Hamzah Lim © Hamzah Lim
black and white portrait photo of man in England by Paul Spencer © Paul Spencer
color street photo of women at local market in India by © David Keith Brown © © David Keith Brown
'In the clouds' In Paris, in Le Bassin Takis, a woman takes advantage of the misters. With the heat wave hitting the city, the need for fresh air is felt. © Hervé Chatel
color street photography of woman's hand in car in Havana, Cuba by Linda Jerkin © Linda Jerkin
black and white street photo of people bathing in Kolkota, India by Liam Sauvillers © Liam Sauvillers
color street photo of children playing in skatepark in Huanchaco, Peru, March 2026 by Julien Grassiot © Julien Grassiot
Color street photo of woman in traditional clothes in Beijing, China by Hamzah Lim © Hamzah Lim
black and white portrait photo of man in England by Paul Spencer © Paul Spencer
color street photo of women at local market in India by © David Keith Brown © © David Keith Brown
'In the clouds' In Paris, in Le Bassin Takis, a woman takes advantage of the misters. With the heat wave hitting the city, the need for fresh air is felt. © Hervé Chatel
color street photography of woman's hand in car in Havana, Cuba by Linda Jerkin © Linda Jerkin
black and white street photo of people bathing in Kolkota, India by Liam Sauvillers © Liam Sauvillers
color street photo of children playing in skatepark in Huanchaco, Peru, March 2026 by Julien Grassiot © Julien Grassiot
Color street photo of woman in traditional clothes in Beijing, China by Hamzah Lim © Hamzah Lim
a young girl walking the streets of Accra, Ghana © Forrest Walker
Color street photo of man's shadow against bright orange wall by Mihail Onaca © Mihail Onaca
color street photo of woman cvrossing street on the Fifth Avenue, NY by Vince Niko © Vince Niko
color street photography award of two boys shadow on a motorbike in Morocco by Costas Delhas - The 100 Most Inspirational Photography Quotes © Costas Delhas
black and white street photography portrait of man holding binoculars in Tibet by Tommy Jiang © Tommy Jiang
Goutam Maiti © Goutam Maiti
A child in the Kashi station area, Varanasi, India. © Simone Mestroni
a young girl walking the streets of Accra, Ghana © Forrest Walker
Color street photo of man's shadow against bright orange wall by Mihail Onaca © Mihail Onaca
color street photo of woman cvrossing street on the Fifth Avenue, NY by Vince Niko © Vince Niko
color street photography award of two boys shadow on a motorbike in Morocco by Costas Delhas - The 100 Most Inspirational Photography Quotes © Costas Delhas
black and white street photography portrait of man holding binoculars in Tibet by Tommy Jiang © Tommy Jiang
Goutam Maiti © Goutam Maiti
A child in the Kashi station area, Varanasi, India. © Simone Mestroni
a young girl walking the streets of Accra, Ghana © Forrest Walker
Color street photo of man's shadow against bright orange wall by Mihail Onaca © Mihail Onaca
color street photo of woman cvrossing street on the Fifth Avenue, NY by Vince Niko © Vince Niko
color street photography award of two boys shadow on a motorbike in Morocco by Costas Delhas - The 100 Most Inspirational Photography Quotes © Costas Delhas
black and white street photography portrait of man holding binoculars in Tibet by Tommy Jiang © Tommy Jiang
Goutam Maiti © Goutam Maiti
A child in the Kashi station area, Varanasi, India. © Simone Mestroni
a young girl walking the streets of Accra, Ghana © Forrest Walker
Color street photo of man's shadow against bright orange wall by Mihail Onaca © Mihail Onaca
color street photo of woman cvrossing street on the Fifth Avenue, NY by Vince Niko © Vince Niko
color street photography award of two boys shadow on a motorbike in Morocco by Costas Delhas - The 100 Most Inspirational Photography Quotes © Costas Delhas
black and white street photography portrait of man holding binoculars in Tibet by Tommy Jiang © Tommy Jiang
Goutam Maiti © Goutam Maiti
A child in the Kashi station area, Varanasi, India. © Simone Mestroni

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.

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    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

Portrait AWARD Portrait AWARD June 2026
color portrait of Neisser Yoel Gálvez Tabares” - Pinar del Río, Cuba, 2025 by James Clifford Kent

Winner James Clifford Kent

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Awards Calendar

Each month, photographers enter a competition judged by a renowned artist.

STREET – September 2026
OPEN CALL – October 2026
LANDSCAPE – November 2026
PEOPLE – December 2026
BLACK & WHITE – January 2027
WILDLIFE & ANIMALS – Feb. 2027
STREET – March 2027
PORTRAIT – April 2027
COLOR – May 2027
BLACK & WHITE – June 2027
TRAVEL – July/August 2027

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