color street photo of fog evening in New Delhi, India by Chetan Verma

Color Photography Award Editors’ Picks of April 2026

Following last month’s color photography award, guest-judged by Jonathan Bertin, our editorial team is excited to highlight a selection of entries that made a lasting impression. Although these photographers weren’t named finalists, their work stood out for its exceptional artistry and the unique creative energy they brought to the competition.

These images offer a rich variety of narratives, each one elevated by a masterful approach to color that serves as a powerful source of inspiration. Together, they perfectly capture the expressive potential of the medium and remind us of the many ways color can be used to tell a compelling story.

Published May 18, 2026 - Congratulations to all selected artists: Milette Raats, Wendy Klein, Matt Dutile, Luciano Lejtman, Jeremy Skirrow, Dean Ivan, Olivier Le, Shirin Marshall, Collin Toews, Andrea Pozzoni, Nazanin Alipour Jeddi, Chetan Verma,

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Color landscape photo of Dolomites mountain and field by Piotr Kocaba
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