color portrait photography of Rabari man in Gujarat, India, by Nicola Ducati

Portrait Award Editors’ Picks of June 2026

“A portrait! What could be simpler and more complex, more obvious and more profound?” – Charles Baudelaire

In the wake of our recent Portrait Award—judged by acclaimed Brazilian photographer Luisa Dörr—the editorial team is thrilled to showcase a selection of exceptional entries that truly stood out.

The extraordinary level of artistic vision, technical mastery, and cultural diversity across this year’s submissions was nothing short of inspiring. From quiet, intimate moments of vulnerability to bold, striking visual narratives, the chosen photographs brilliantly capture the essence of human connection at the heart of this competition.

We invite you to explore this curated gallery and join us in honoring these gifted photographers and their outstanding achievements.

Published July 30, 2026 - Congratulations to all selected artists: Chris Sorensen, Héctor Ruiz Golobart, Roberto Flores, Romy Treebusch, Susanne Middelberg, Nicola Ducati, Olivia de Villaine, Lena Larsson, Christophe Moec, Julien Herger, Martin Maticevic, Qing Chow,

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Color landscape photo of Dolomites mountain and field by Piotr Kocaba
© Piotr Kocaba
2026 Landscape AWARD

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