2026 Street Photography Award Editors’ Picks of September 2026

Following an inspiring Street Photography Award guided by guest judge Vineet Vohra, we are delighted to present our Editorial Favorites. These selected works showcase the extraordinary quality of this year’s entries and honor photographs that left a lasting impression on us throughout the judging process.

Atmospheric, candid, and rich in story, these photographs bring the subtle beauty of daily life into sharp focus. While the competition was fierce, we felt these outstanding works truly captured the spirit of contemporary street photography and deserved their own moment in the spotlight.

“Monochrome street” - New York, USA
Candid street shot captured in New York, USA. © Andrea Klausner
“Untitled” - Vietnam
Colorful shot of street vendor captured in Vietnam. © Nicola Balestrazzi
“Anyelo” - Havana, Cuba
Ten years ago, I began photographing the streets of Central Havana to document the neighborhood where I live and work. Over time, I have come to know hundreds of people and thousands of stories. By connecting with their world, I strive to humanize them and convey the general spirit of the street, through the small moments and details I observe. © Manuel Estrada
“The Barber of the Ghat” - Varanasi, India
A roadside barber at work along the ghats of Varanasi, where everyday life unfolds beside the sacred Ganges. © Alberto Minacapelli
“Deep gaze” - Senigallia Beach, Italy
Faces, bodies, gestures, and colors overlap in a fragment of summer. They capture a moment of freedom, identity, and connection, suspended between glamour and everyday life. © Liliana Ranalletta
“Run Free” - Cuba
A boy races through the street beneath a wall painted with the words “VIVA FIDEL! LIBERAD A LOS 5.” Taken in Cuba. © Dede Pickering
“Untitled” - New York, USA
Candid street shot of a man standing by New York building in Manhattan. © Andres Aparicio
“Between Prayer and Play” - Istanbul, Turkey
While adults gather in prayer at Eyüpsultan in Istanbul, kids bring their own joy with colorful balloons, catching the natural flow of the street. © Murat Harmanliki
“Better Call Saul” - Salcombe , England
I noticed the light was making everyone with a hat look a little invisible. I waited a while until the right character and car past by the Salcombe Original sign simultaneously. © Paul Carruthers
“Snowfall in Manila” - Manila, Philippines
During a barangay fiesta in Mandaluyong, fire trucks sprayed water and foam into the streets as residents celebrated under the summer heat. © Perrin Ganal
“Rain Man” - Hong Kong
Street shot of lonely figure walking down in Hong Kong. © Simon Ridsdale-Bulmer
“Sizing Up” - Kolkata, India
A trader carefully inspects a Watermelon as porters clear the truck in Kolkata, India. © Tom Pitts

Published October 15, 2026 - Congratulations to all selected artists: Andrea Klausner, Nicola Balestrazzi, Manuel Estrada, Alberto Minacapelli, Liliana Ranalletta, Dede Pickering, Andres Aparicio, Murat Harmanliki, Paul Carruthers, Perrin Ganal, Simon Ridsdale-Bulmer, Tom Pitts,

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