Pure Street Photography Awards 2026

• Pure Street Photography (PSP)

• Deadline: February 28th, 2026

• Category: Street Photography

• Prize: $1,000 + Exhibition in Jaipur (India)

• Entry Fees: Yes

• REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE

The Pure Street Photography Awards 2026 stand among the most respected and internationally recognised honours devoted exclusively to the art of street photography. Celebrated for their uncompromising commitment to authenticity and visual truth, the PSP Awards continue to champion photographers who observe the world with honesty, patience, and humanity. The 2026 edition brings together an exceptional panel of judges whose influence and vision have shaped contemporary photography on a global scale.

Fiona Shields, Head of Photography at The Guardian and one of the most influential editorial voices in modern photography, presides over the Open Street Photography category. With decades of experience shaping visual narratives of global relevance, her eye for storytelling and truth sets a powerful benchmark for the category.

Renowned for his mastery of light and shadow, Rui Palha joins as the judge for the Black and White Street Photography category. Widely admired for his poetic monochrome work, Palha’s photographs transcend form, capturing the quiet emotion, dignity, and fragility of the human condition.

Completing the panel is Dimpy Bhalotia, award-winning photographer and creative director, who serves as the Advisory Judge for both categories. Known for her bold vision and refined curatorial sensibility, she guides the Awards with an unwavering dedication to purity of expression and artistic integrity.

The Pure Street Photography Awards 2026 embody a vision more powerful than ever—one that honours the art of seeing truth in its most unfiltered, human form. Open to photographers from around the world, PSP calls upon those who look beyond perfection, embracing imperfection, timing, and timelessness as the essence of street photography.

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 splendour and vibrant cultural spirit, Jaipur offers a fitting stage for a global celebration of photographic truth.

For those who believe in the human eye as the most sacred lens, this is an invitation to be seen, celebrated, and remembered.