Pure Street Photography Awards 2026
Exhibition in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
The Pure Street Photography Awards 2026 stand among the most respected international honours dedicated exclusively to the art of street photography. The Awards bring together three distinguished voices whose work and vision have shaped contemporary photographic culture.
Following the historic success of the 2025 Awards Exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, which welcomed over 25,000 visitors in just six days, the 2026 edition continues this cultural momentum, expanding its global reach and artistic ambition.
The Pure Street Photography Awards 2026 embody a renewed vision to honour the act of seeing with honesty, sensitivity, and human depth. Open to photographers from across the world, the Awards invite those who look beyond surface perfection to recognise moments of truth, timing, and timelessness.
The winning and finalist works will be exhibited in Jaipur, Rajasthan, a city where art, heritage, and history meet in luminous harmony. Revered for its architectural legacy and vibrant cultural spirit, Jaipur stands as a powerful landmark for a global celebration of street photography.
For those who believe in the human eye as the most instinctive and meaningful lens, this is a moment to be seen, celebrated, and remembered.
This is history in the making.
Awards, Recognition, and Global Visibility
Grand Prize Winner (Open and Black and White Category)
Official Pure Street Photography Trophy
$1000 Cash Prize ($500 to Open and $500 to B&W)
Exhibition at the Pure Street Photography Awards in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Exclusive Interview on the official PSP Website
International Press Exposure
1st, 2nd & 3rd Prize Winners (Open and Black and White Category)
Exhibition at the Pure Street Photography Awards in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Exclusive Interview on the official PSP Website
International Press Exposure
Finalists (Open and Black and White Category)
Exhibition at the Pure Street Photography Awards in Jaipur, Rajasthan India
International Press Exposure
Photographers retain full copyright of their work.Pure Street Photography respects and protects the rights of every photographer.
Entry Fee
Open Category
1 Photograph for $15
3 Photographs for $35 ($11.67 per photo)
6 Photographs for $60 ($10 per photo) BEST VALUE - Most Popular
Black and White Category
1 Photography for $15
3 Photographs for $35 ($11.67 per photo)
6 Photographs for $60 ($10 per photo) BEST VALUE - Most Popular
Deadline: 28th February 2026
Meet The International Jury
Fiona Shields
Fiona Shields is one of the most influential editorial voices in contemporary photography. As the Head of Photography at The Guardian, she has shaped global visual storytelling for over two decades, commissioning, curating, and championing photography that is honest and deeply human. Renowned for her editorial integrity and discerning eye, Fiona has played a pivotal role in elevating photography on an international stage. As the judge for the Open Street Photography category at the Pure Street Photography Awards 2026, she brings unparalleled experience, clarity of vision, and a profound commitment to truth in visual storytelling.
Fiona will judge the Open Street Photography category at the Pure Street Photography Awards 2026.
Rui Palha
Rui Palha, a master of light and shadow and a long-time Leica collaborator who leads Leica workshops worldwide, is one of the world’s most respected and influential photographers. His black-and-white images transcend documentation to become visual poetry. Based in Lisbon, Rui began photographing at the age of 14. His work explores the silent intensity of human connection and the beauty of fleeting moments. His acclaimed exhibitions have spanned continents, with titles such as Glances(2001), Urbanices (2005), and Pelas Ruas de Macau (2015–16). His photographs are celebrated for their emotional depth and rhythm, often reminiscent of cinematic storytelling. Through his exhibitions and publications, Rui has inspired generations of photographers to look beyond the surface and into the soul of everyday life.
Rui will judge the Black & White Street Photography category at the Pure Street Photography Awards 2026.
Website: ruipalha.com
Dimpy Bhalotia
Dimpy Bhalotia is an award-winning photographer and creative director based between London and Mumbai. She is one of the leading inspiration in the photography world, celebrated for her unique perspective and originality in her photographs. Her work has been exhibited in over 15 countries, including her upcoming solo museum exhibition at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts. She has been published in The Guardian, The Washington Post, Forbes, BBC, National Geographic and Colossal. With more than 24 global awards, Dimpy’s photographs are a celebration of voices behind the most groundbreaking and innovative photographic works of our time.
Dimpy will Judge the Open and Black & White Street Photography category for the Pure Street Photography Awards 2026.
Website: dimpybhalotia.com
Rules
Theme: Street Photography Only
Eligibility: The Awards are open to all. Both professional and amateur photographers are welcome to participate.
No AI or Manipulation: AI-generated, AI-enhanced, or digitally altered photographs are strictly not accepted.
Editing Policy: Only minor adjustments for exposure, contrast, tones, and cropping are permitted. Any compositing, object removal, sky replacement, or digital alteration of content is strictly prohibited.
Accepted Formats: Colour and Black & White photographs
Equipment: Photographs may be shot with any camera or mobile device
Submission Integrity: All photographs must be original work by the entrant.
Transparency & Copyright
Copyright always remains with the photographer. Pure Street Photography Awards does not claim ownership or exclusive rights over any submitted image.
Selected works may be used ONLY for Pure Street Photography Awards promotion, exhibitions, and press features, always with full credit to the photographer. Photographs will never be used for any unrelated or third-party purpose.
Photographs will not be published or printed in any book, zine, or catalogue without the photographer’s prior written consent. If Pure Street Photography Awards ever plans to do so, the photographer will be contacted first and will retain full freedom to accept or decline.
No commercial use (sales, prints, licensing, or merchandising) will take place without the photographer’s explicit written consent. The photographer’s decision will always be final. The photographer will always have full freedom to accept or decline.
Pure Street Photography Awards does not request any additional fees after submission or selection. Once selected, all stages — from exhibition to press — are fully covered.
Independence & Integrity
Pure Street Photography Awards is a completely independent platform. It has no sponsors, partners, or external funding influence. PSP Awards is self-funded and community-driven. Every judging decision is made purely on artistic integrity, authenticity, and merit.
This independence allows the Awards to remain unbiased, transparent, and free from commercial or institutional pressure. There are no brand promotions, paid partnerships, or hidden agendas - only photography judged for its truth, timing, and storytelling.
Each photograph is evaluated with equal respect, regardless of the photographer’s background, equipment, or popularity. Our commitment is simple: great work deserves recognition for its honesty, not its network.
Every edition is made possible by the photographers who believe in truth and craft — not by corporate sponsors or advertising. This independence keeps the platform honest, fair, and focused entirely on the art of seeing.