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.
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.
Winner Announcement Coming Soon
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
