Short Description
The World Street Photo Awards welcomes photographers at all stages of their careers — professional, amateur, and student alike — to present compelling examples of street photography that reveal genuine moments and unseen narratives from around the world.
The awards seek authentic and daring submissions that embody the essence of street life: spontaneous, raw, and visually captivating. The program aims to celebrate street photography as a dynamic form of visual storytelling while providing a platform for emerging and established talent.
Award benefits include international visibility, cash prizes, and the opportunity for winners to have their work featured before a global audience of photography enthusiasts and industry professionals.
Eligibility
World Street Photo Awards welcomes participants from all over the world. The competition is open to photographers of all skill levels and nationalities, both professional and amateur. Participants who are under the age of 18 must have parental consent.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
€2,000 Total Prize Pool
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.
Entry Fee
- Start date: 1st September 2025
- Early Bird Deadline (10% discount): 1st November 2025
- Final Deadline: 29th November 2025
- Winners Reveal: 14th December 2025
- First Photo Fee: 1st photo = 15€
- Discount: Each additional photo = 10% off
- Additional Categories: Each additional category = 10€
- Early Bird Discount: Early Bird: 10% code “streetearlybird2025”
Location
Online
Timeline
- Early Bird Deadline: 1 November 2025
- Final Deadline: 29 November 2025
Website Link: https://worldstreetphotoawards.com/
