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From happenstance and humor to solemnity and tension, the images topping the 2026 Pure Street Photography Awards run the gamut of daily scenes. The annual contest is organized into two categories: black-and-white and open. Reflections of New York City meet dramatic views of urban spaces and pensive tableaux in rural communities, emphasizing timely and candid moments that center diverse human experiences.

This year, eight winners were selected from nearly 1,600 entries submitted by photographers in 50 countries. An exhibition of 158 of the top images is slated to pop up at Jawahar Kala Kendra in Jaipur, India, from November 20 to 22. The open call is also now live for the 2027 edition, and you can see more and follow updates on the competition’s Instagram.

Pierre Hauser, finalist in the open category

Kazuhiro Ishikawa, finalist in the black-and-white category

Cesare Simioni, grand prize in the black-and-white category

Shruti Bansal, finalist in the open category

Leone Von Dizic, first place in the open category

Chris Mozyro, first place in the black-and-white category

Sudhir Yadav, finalist in the open category

Taichi Naitou, second place in the open category

Daniel Kashi, grand prize in the open category

Sven Delaye, third place in the black-and-white category

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