About Us
Editor's Choice
Ximena Echague
The Story Behind the Award
As cities grow and human civilisation expands, animals and birds are constantly adapting to a world built by humans. Birds nest on buildings and electric poles. Stray dogs navigate busy streets. Monkeys explore urban neighbourhoods, and creatures find shelter in the most unexpected places. Some find comfort and companionship, while others face displacement and a daily struggle to survive.
This award invites photographers from around the world to document these lives: moments of connection, conflict, humour, resilience and unexpected harmony between animals, birds and the human-made world.
We are looking for photographs that go beyond ordinary animal portraits. We want images that tell a story about adaptation, survival and coexistence, and about the changing relationship between humans and the other living beings who share our planet.
Total prize pool US $2,000
Single Image Winner
$1000
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SPC Trophy
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Showcase in the Offline Exhibition
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Certificate of Excellence
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Exclusive Podcast Feature
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Winner Interview on SPC Website
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Press Announcement
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Online Winner Gallery
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Instagram Network Promotion
Story Series Winner
$1000
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SPC Trophy
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Showcase in the Offline Exhibition
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Certificate of Excellence
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Exclusive Podcast Feature
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Winner Interview on SPC Website
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Press Announcement
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Online Winner Gallery
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Instagram Network Promotion
in each category
2nd
SPC Trophy, Showcase in the Offline Exhibition, Certificate of Excellence, Online Winner Gallery, Instagram Network Promotion
in each category
3rd
SPC Trophy, Showcase in the Offline Exhibition, Certificate of Excellence, Online Winner Gallery, Instagram Network Promotion
Top 50 finalist
Cohort
Showcase in the Offline Exhibition, Certificate of Excellence, Online Winner Gallery, Instagram Network Promotion,
DELHI 2027
Physical Presense: The Delhi Exhibition
Shortlisted work shouldn't just live on screens. Our finalists will be showcased in a prestigious offline exhibition in the heart of Delhi, giving selected photographers the opportunity to present their work in a physical, gallery-style setting.
Meet the Judges
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Prashant Godbole
Fine Art Street Photographer
Mumbai, India
Dmitry Stepanenko
Street Photographer
United Kingdom
Submit Photos or Series
Image Submission Guidelines
We welcome photographs that reflect the honesty, energy, and humanity of the street. Submitted work must be original, authentic, and created by the entrant. Basic post-processing is permitted, but excessive manipulation, AI-generated imagery, or edits that alter the truth of the scene are not allowed. Images must be submitted in JPG/JPEG format without watermarks, logos, or borders. Entrants retain copyright of their work, while granting Street Photo Collective the right to use selected images for exhibition, promotion, and award-related communication with full photographer credit.
There is no fixed theme for the Global Street Photography Awards 2026. Participants are invited to submit authentic street photographs that reflect their own perspective, visual language, and interpretation of life in public spaces.
A few extra rules you may also want to add:
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Photos can be taken in only recent years
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Maximum file size like 10 MB
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Minimum image dimension like 1024px on the long side
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No offensive, hateful, or illegal content
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No AI-generated or heavily manipulated images
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Photographer must own full rights to the image