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.
Fine Art Street Photographer
Joakim Möller is a Stockholm-based photographer focused on fine art street photography. Blending experimental techniques and expressive editing, his work explores the emotional layers behind everyday moments – pushing the boundaries of the genre.
Fine Art Street Photographer
Street and Minimal Photographer
Marco Wilm is a Berlin-based photographer known for his award-winning Fine Art Street Photography. Blending minimalism, architecture, and candid human moments, his work features precise compositions and signature blue tones. Marco’s photography has been exhibited internationally, featured in major publications, and recognized by leading competitions.
Street Photographer
Mania is an Antwerp based street photographer. She strolls the streets during her free time, looking for beautiful scenes, light, and compositions. Solitude and minimalism are a recuring theme in her work.
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 a custom trophy, shipped anywhere in the world.
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.
Share your unique perspective on street life and get a chance to win global recognition!
Moments mirrored on surfaces that double the story or surprise the viewer.
Timeless monochromatic contrasts that strip it down to form, light, and raw emotion.
People in transit – on subways, trams, buses, taxis, bikes, and more. Capture the pulse of public transport and its fleeting urban moments.
Street scenes captured in low light situations, glowing with mystery and contrast.
Scenes that include rain, snow, heat, storms, clouds, or other elements of weather.
Clean compositions with few elements that speak volumes through simplicity.
Still images that convey movement and energy in motion – blurred, dynamic, or frozen at just the right time.
Create a free account to manage your entries, profile, and submissions.
Step 1Choose 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.
Step 3Your 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.
Step 4
Get rewarded with cash prizes, prestigious titles, digital medals, and a year-long gallery feature seen by a worldwide audience.
