Exploring & Celebrating Photography


Profile • Street

Gulnara Lyabib Samoilova

Judge of our 2026 Street Photography Award (open for entries until the end of March), American photographer Gulnara Lyabib Samoilova is renowned for her sensitive depictions of everyday life, blending instinct, empathy, and a photojournalistic eye to reveal quiet, unguarded human moments.

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2026 Street Photography AWARD
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Profile • Black & White

Jason M. Peterson

Our 2026 Black & White Award is now open for entries and will be judged by world-renowned Chicago-based artist Jason M. Peterson who is renowned for his distinct visual language defined by bold geometry, stark tonal contrasts, and a visceral emotional edge.

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Editorial • Travel

Pie Aerts

Our annual People Photography Award is open for entries until December 31st and will be judged by renowned Dutch photographer Piet Aerts, who travels the world and strives to capture the essence of humanity through his lens.

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