WSPA 2026 is open · Enter Now
WSPA 2026 is open
Save 15% until Aug 1·Code: streetsuperearly2026
Save 15% until Aug 1
Code: streetsuperearly2026
The World Street Photo Awards invites photographers of all levels – professional, amateur, or student – to showcase powerful street photography that captures real moments and untold stories from around the globe.
We welcome bold, authentic submissions that reflect the spirit of the street – unfiltered, spontaneous, and visually compelling. Our goal is to highlight emerging talent and celebrate street photography as a vital form of visual storytelling.
Winners receive international exposure and cash prizes, with their work presented to a global audience of photography lovers and professionals.
Join photographers from around the world and compete for international recognition, cash awards, an exhibition in Berlin, and a place among the best street photography of 2026.
Street photographer
Street Photographer
Matt Hall is a photographer originally from Cambridge, UK and now residing in Cliftonville, Margate. His creative photographic style ranges from minimalism to abstraction with other common themes being suggestion, obfuscation, texture and the human element. Primarily known for his contemporary candid street photography, Matt’s images have been exhibited and collected worldwide and have also been featured in many online and printed publications.
Street Photographer and Director
Monaris is a Puerto Rican photographer, visual storyteller, and Sony Alpha ambassador based in New Jersey. Known for her cinematic eye and emotionally resonant work, she brings a sense of timelessness and intention to everything she captures. Her authenticity behind the camera brings out the humanity in her subject matter, transforming fleeting moments into powerful visual narratives.
Street Photographer
Joaquín is a Spanish street photographer known for using natural light to create elegant, serene and transcendental images in contrast to a fast-paced society. His sensitivity and patience for carefully working the scene turn, through conscious observation, the mere act of photographing into an introspective experience.
Fine Art Street Photographer
We extend our sincere thanks to the distinguished photographers who shaped the WSPA 2025 edition through their expertise and vision.
Celebrate the art of Street Photography at the World Street Photo Awards.
Enter for the chance to earn cash prizes, global recognition, and official certificates and badges.
The prestigious title of “Photographer of the Year” comes with a €500 cash prize and global exposure.
Each Category Winner will receive €100 and gain international exposure through our website, social media, newsletters, official photo book and press partners. Winning images will be showcased in our Winners’ Gallery for a full year and promoted through global media coverage – giving your work the visibility and recognition it deserves within the worldwide street photography community.
We’re excited to welcome RCE Foto as an official sponsor of this year’s World Street Photo Awards.
Digital Medals & Certificates
All winners and honorable mentions will receive downloadable medals and official certificates to recognize their achievement.
One-Year Online Gallery Showcase
Winning and honorable mention entries will be displayed in our online Winners’ Gallery for a full year, offering lasting visibility to a global audience.
Get exclusive updates about upcoming editions of the World Street Photo Awards, open calls, featured winners, and tips from top photographers.
Create a free account to manage your entries, profile, and submissions.
Choose your best street photos. Ensure it meets the guidelines for file size, format, and quality.
Maximum file size: 7 MB
Accepted file format: JPEG (.jpg)
Color profile: sRGB
Watermarks: Not permitted
Fill in the submission form, upload your image, and include a title or short description if required.
Your entry is now official. Keep an eye on your inbox and profile - the judging begins soon, and your story might just rise to the top.
Get rewarded with cash prizes, prestigious titles, digital medals, and a year-long gallery feature seen by a worldwide audience.
The full list of winners, honorable mentions is now live.
Explore the most powerful and compelling images of the year!
