Organizer 

LensCulture (photography magazine and platform based in the Netherlands)

Location 

Global (winners will participate in a group exhibition in London)

Deadline 

June 17, 2026

Competition Category

Series — up to 10 photographs, judged as a group; should work thematically or aesthetically as a cohesive body of work
Single Image — individual photographs judged independently

Eligibility 

Open to all photographers worldwide aged 18 and over, both professional and amateur. No restrictions on location, age, background, or experience level.

Entry Fee

First single-image entry: free
Each additional single image: $10
5 single-image entries, judged individually (not as a series): $35
Photo series of up to 10 photographs, judged as a series: $45

Prizes/Awards 

Series Award Winners:

1st Place: $3,500
2nd Place: $2,000
3rd Place: $1,000

Single Image Award Winners:

1st Place: $2,000
2nd Place: $1,000
3rd Place: $500

Additional benefits:

Selected photographers receive international recognition, cash prizes, and a place in a group exhibition in London
Hundreds of Editors' Picks featured in LensCulture's online gallery and across social media
Top winners showcased on the LensCulture platform reaching photography lovers in over 150 countries

Core Introduction 

The LensCulture Street Photography Awards 2026 is an international street photography competition organized by LensCulture, a photography platform based in the Netherlands. The competition is on a mission to discover the most imaginative, talented, and creative photographers worldwide, regardless of location, age, background, or experience level. Photographers may submit strong series or outstanding single images in any street genre. Work must have been created within the last 10 years. From fleeting gestures to monumental scenes, this is an opportunity for photographers to share how they see the world — and have it seen by millions.