The World Street Photo Awards 2025 is an international photography competition dedicated to celebrating the art of street photography in its purest form. Designed for photographers of all levels, from seasoned professionals to passionate amateurs and emerging students, the awards seek to honor authentic, spontaneous, and powerful moments captured in urban environments worldwide. By focusing on originality, storytelling, and the raw beauty of real-life encounters, the contest provides a prestigious platform for artists to share their vision with a global audience.
Beyond being a photography contest, the World Street Photo Awards function as a showcase of contemporary visual culture. Each entry is judged on its artistic merit, narrative strength, and ability to reflect the dynamic energy of everyday life in streets across different countries and cultures. The competition offers not only a chance to win significant prizes but also an opportunity for exposure through curated online galleries, international press coverage, and publication in the official photo book. This makes it an essential event for anyone looking to advance their career in documentary, travel, or street photography.
For 2025, the awards highlight the growing influence of street photography in shaping how we see cities, people, and human interaction in modern society. With categories designed to embrace diverse approaches and themes, participants have the freedom to express their creative perspective while gaining recognition from industry experts and a global community of fellow photographers. The World Street Photo Awards stand out as more than just a competition; they are a celebration of visual storytelling, offering both prestige and visibility to those passionate about capturing life on the streets.
Entry fee: the first photo costs €15, with each additional photo at a 10% discount, and an extra €10 fee for entering additional categories. To access the Early Bird rate, entrants can apply the 10% discount code “streetearlybird2025”.
Eligibility
Open to all photographers, professional, amateur, or student, worldwide.
Prize
The total prize pool is €2,000. The title “Photographer of the Year” carries a €500 cash prize and a custom trophy. Each category winner receives €100, plus international exposure via the Awards’ website, social media, newsletters, an official photo book, press partners, and their winning images are featured in the online Winners’ Gallery for a year.
