The Pure Street Photography Awards 2025 celebrate the beauty of everyday life captured in its most authentic moments. Co-judged by David Campany of the International Center of Photography and award-winning photographer and visionary Creative Director, Dimpy Bhalotia, this year’s winners showcase timing, connection, and the human eye at its best.
From 1,160 submissions across 34 countries, 147 photographs were chosen for their honesty and emotion. For the first time, these images will be displayed together in an exhibition at Mumbai’s Jehangir Art Gallery (January 22–27, 2026), bringing the world’s streets under one roof.
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#1 Finalist “Innocence” By Kamna Dhankhar, India
Image credits: © Kamna Dhankhar
For the first time, India is hosting a street photography exhibition of this size — showcasing 147 award-winning photos from 34 countries at Mumbai’s Jehangir Art Gallery. This marks a significant milestone, highlighting India’s growing role as a hub for culture and photography.
In a time dominated by quick digital creations and AI images, the Pure Street Photography Awards celebrate the unmatched vision of the human eye. For many photographers, this event brings their work global attention and recognition for the very first time.
“Street photography is the reminder that the world is worth looking at in all its layers and depth. The Pure Street Photography Awards exist to keep that truth alive.” — Dimpy Bhalotia, founder and curator of The Pure Street Photography Awards.
#2 Finalist “Street Acrobatics” By Rose Vandepitte, Belgium
Image credits: © Rose Vandepitte
#3 Finalist “Head Ball” By France Leclerc, USA
Image credits: © France Leclerc
Pure Street Photography (PSP) is a female-led platform founded in 2020 by Dimpy Bhalotia and her creative partner Kamal Kumaar Rao. It has become one of the world’s leading spaces celebrating genuine street photography. In just five years, PSP has evolved from a small Instagram project into a global community with over 220,000 followers and 144 members from 40 countries.
#4 Finalist “Benchresting” By Gerd Bonse, Germany
Image credits: © Gerd Bonse
#5 Finalist “A Twin Gaze At The Pas” By Mariana Basurto, USA
Image credits: © Mariana Basurto
#6 Finalist “Lakshmi’s Touch” By Gaby Conn, Portugal
Image credits: © Gaby Conn
#7 Finalist “Content Cat” By Inga Englund, Sweden
Image credits: © Inga Englund
#8 Finalist “Resigned” By Jonathan Varjabedian, USA
Image credits: © Jonathan Varjabedian
#9 Finalist “Low Tide Issues” By Max Marienko, USA
Image credits: © Max Marienko
#10 Finalist “How We Love To Play Amid The Almost Human” By Richard Morgan, UK
Image credits: © Richard Morgan
#11 Finalist “Dino Shock” By Stan Wu, Taiwan
Image credits: © Stan Wu
#12 Grand Winner “Who Is Next” By Stefanie Waiblinger, Germany
“The Galata Bridge in Istanbul – a place full of life, tradition, and spectacular scenery – became the stage for a very special moment. Against the backdrop of the Istanbul skyline, between mosques and minarets, the bride throws her bouquet into the air – a spontaneous, lively moment full of joy and symbolism.”
Image credits: © Stefanie Waiblinger
#13 1st Place Winner “Meeting In The Middle” By Cazerella Tavs, UK
“There is always an element of surprise to photography and a thrill in capturing a candid moment that can never be replicated. This was one of those moments. An unexpected standoff in the middle of a quiet rural road, where two cows pause as if negotiating the right of way. It emphasises form, symmetry, and contrast. What might otherwise be a fleeting roadside encounter transforms into a playful reflection on standstills, stubbornness, and the gentle comedy of rural life — a reminder that even traffic jams can be charming when left to cows!”
Image credits: © Cazerella Tavs
#14 Finalist “Green People” By Judith Krasinski, USA
Image credits: © Judith Krasinski
#15 Finalist “Harbour Of Hustle” By Marika Poquet, United Arab Emirates
Image credits: © Marika Poquet
#16 Finalist “Endless Bite” By Adi-Gonik
Image credits: © Adi-Gonik
#17 Finalist “Subway Jumpsuit” By Alexandra Avlonitis, USA
Image credits: © Alexandra Avlonitis
#18 Finalist “Mumbai Morning” By Mark Zilberman, USA
Image credits: © Mark Zilberman
#19 Finalist “La Dolce Vita” By Sandro Matarrelli, Italy
Image credits: © Matarrelli Sandro
#20 2nd Place Winner “Mirror” By Chris Yan, China
“This photo was taken in a market in Beijing. Two girls passed by me on an electric bike. One of the girls was holding a large mirror, and her figure was reflected in the mirror. The figure in the mirror merged with the girl in front, which looked very interesting.”
Image credits: © Chris Yan
#21 Finalist “Rabbits Don’t Eat Bananas” By Bjoern Maletz, Germany
Image credits: © Bjoern Maletz
#22 Finalist “Kite Attack” By Cristiano Bartoli, Italy
Image credits: © Cristiano Bartoli
#23 Finalist “The Good, The Bad, The Ugly” By Eric Davidove, USA
Image credits: © Eric Davidove
#24 Finalist “Friends” By Irina Ebralidze, Finland
Image credits: © Irina Ebralidze
#25 Finalist “Through The Smoke” By Kaustav Gangopadhyay, USA
Image credits: © Kaustav Gangopadhyay
#26 Finalist “Madre Madonna Moderna” By L Abigail Chua, USA
Image credits: © l Abigail Chua
#27 Finalist “Fooling Around” By Marko Buntic, Croatia
Image credits: © Marko Buntic
#28 Finalist “Untitled” By Christine Mace, USA
Image credits: © Christine Mace
#29 Finalist “Holding Grace” By Dan Ratner, Australia
Image credits: © Dan Ratner
#30 Finalist “London Eye” By Grzegorz Bys, UK
Image credits: © Grzegorz Bys
#31 Finalist “Eyes Beyond The Race” By Holger Kunze, Belgium
Image credits: © Holger Kunze
#32 Finalist “Two Emotions” By Shrikanth Poojari, India
Image credits: © Shrikanth Poojari
#33 Finalist “Twins On The Road!” By Vesela Stankova, Bulgaria
Image credits: © Vesela Stankova
#34 Finalist “Team Work” By Adriana Palermo, Switzerland
Image credits: © Adriana Palermo
#35 Finalist “Hide And Seek” By Jaejoon Ha, South Korea
Image credits: © Jaejoon Ha
#36 Finalist “The Sacred Collective” By Jepin Krishna, India
Image credits: © Jepin Krishna
#37 Finalist “The Mirror The Moment” By Kausik Paul, India
Image credits: © Kausik Paul
#38 Finalist “West 207th Street” By Nick Grinder, USA
Image credits: © Nick Grinder
#39 Finalist “Aerial Hope” By Ab Veekshith, India
Image credits: © AB Veekshith
#40 Finalist “Untitled” By Alexandre Alloul, France
Image credits: © Alexandre Alloul
#41 Finalist “Untitled” By Anu Krishnan, India
Image credits: © Anukrishnan
#42 Finalist “Red Holic” By Chansik Park, South Korea
Image credits: © Chansik Park
#43 Finalist “Flying Fish” By Dennis Zelaya, USA
Image credits: © Dennis Zelaya
#44 Finalist “Death Cab” By Kim Keller, USA
Image credits: © Kim Keller
#45 Finalist “Mother Marilyn” By Mario Schneider, Germany
Image credits: © Mario Schneider
#46 Finalist “Feel The Void” By Paola Panebianco, Italy
Image credits: © Paola Panebianco
#47 Finalist “Girls And Boys” By Andrea-Misurova, Slovakia
Image credits: © Andrea-Misurova
#48 Finalist “Ascension” By Haley Cormier, USA
Image credits: © Haley Cormier
#49 Finalist “Levitation” By Idan Sorany
Image credits: © Idan Sorany
#50 Finalist “Photo Strip” By Youngpyo Lee, USA
Image credits: © Youngpyo Lee
#51 Finalist “Untitled” By Mihnea Popescu, Belgium
Image credits: © Mihnea Popescu
#52 Finalist “Untitled” By Natasja Van Loenen, Netherlands
Image credits: © Natasja Van Loenen
#53 Finalist “Dreams Come True” By Parvathi Kumar, India
Image credits: © Parvathi Kumar
#54 Finalist “Unhappy Birthday” By Paul Kessel, USA
Image credits: © Paul Kessel
#55 Finalist “Ain Dubai” By Paul Van Walree, Norway
Image credits: © Paul Van Walree
#56 Finalist “Untitled” By Raghav Dabra, India
Image credits: © Raghav Dabra
#57 Finalist “Virtual Reality In Disguise” By Rohan Kothari, India
Image credits: © Rohan Kothari
#58 Finalist “Untitled” By Saksham Srivastava, India
Image credits: © Saksham Srivastava
#59 Finalist “Untitled” By Tom Carroll, USA
Image credits: © Tom Carroll
#60 3rd Place Winner “Phantom Of The Past” By Nicole Prüm, Germany
“This shot was taken spontaneously during a walk through New York City, 2023. It captures a figure whose profile and attire—fedora and suit—immediately call to mind the appearance of Al Capone. The actual humour lies in the pure chance of the moment: the classic, historical allusion stands directly in front of a modern NYPD Police SUV in the background. The irony of this scene—the unprompted confrontation between the spirit of Prohibition and today’s street police—is what defines the image. It is a quiet, humorous moment of street photography that transports a historical jest into the present day.”
Image credits: © Nicole Prüm
#61 Finalist “Burning In Light” By Anjali Bist, India
Image credits: © Anjali Bist
#62 Finalist “Beyond The Wall” By Anna Marzia Soria, Italy
Image credits: © Anna Maria Soria
#63 Finalist “Eye” By Chaemin Yoon, South Korea
Image credits: © Chaemin Yoon
#64 Finalist “Culinary Overlord” By Chetan Verma, India
Image credits: © Chetan Verma
#65 Finalist “The Kiss” By Claudia Kindl, Austria
Image credits: © Claudia Kindl
#66 Finalist “‘o’ Sundown” By Corna Fean, Ireland
Image credits: © Corna Fean
#67 Finalist “Redemption” By Danielle L Goldstein, USA
Image credits: © Danielle L Goldstein
#68 Finalist “Desdemona” By Gavin Libotte, Australia
Image credits: © Gavin Libotte
#69 Finalist “Haha Nice Shot” By Gongbu Han, Netherlands
Image credits: © Gongbu Han
#70 Finalist “Untitled” By Jeff Rothstein, USA
Image credits: © Jeff Rothstein
#71 Finalist “Rise And Shine” By Jelisa Peterson, USA
Image credits: © Jelisa Peterson
#72 Finalist “Thoughts Take Flight” By Jignesh Chavda, India
Image credits: © Jignesh Chavda
#73 Finalist “Portador” By Joaquín Pastor Genzor, Spain
Image credits: © Joaquín Pastor Genzor
#74 Finalist “Higher Power” By Kelly Conlin, USA
Image credits: © Kelly Conlin
#75 Finalist “A Deity Of The Sea” By Liliana Ranalletta, Italy
Image credits: © Liliana Ranalletta
#76 Finalist “Sicilian Kids” By Marco Cajazzo, Italy
Image credits: © Marco Cajazzo
#77 Finalist “L’amour” By Myriam Pille, France
Image credits: © Myriam Pille
#78 Finalist “Secret Lives” By Mona Singh, India
Image credits: © Mona Singh
#79 Finalist “Puebla” By Nicola Balestrazzi, Italy
Image credits: © Nicola Balestrazzi
#80 Finalist “Elicitation From Depths Of The Sky” By Omkar Karpe, India
Image credits: © Omkar Karpe
#81 Finalist “Innocence Behind The Ink” By Phatsakorn Bundasak, Thailand
Image credits: © Phatsakorn Bundasak
#82 Finalist “Journey” By Pramod Pathak, India
Image credits: © Pramod Pathak
#83 Finalist “Love And Thirst” By Roopsha Samanta, USA
Image credits: © Roopsha Samanta
#84 Finalist “Green” By Sakulchai Sikitikul, Thailand
Image credits: © Sakulchai Sikitikul
#85 Finalist “Daydreaming In Montmartre” By Scarlett Freund, USA
Image credits: © Scarlett Freund
#86 Finalist “Between Light And Motion” By Shreenivas Yenni, India
Image credits: © Shreenivas Yenni
#87 Finalist “Free By The Waves” By Zsuzsanna Sárközi, Hungary
Image credits: © Zsuzsanna Sárközi
#88 Finalist “Untitled” By Abhijit Sen, India
Image credits: © Abhijit Sen
#89 Finalist “Between Fear And Dream” By Adrien Athiel, France
Image credits: © Adrien Athiel
#90 Finalist “Between Water And Prayer” By Ayanava Sil, India
Image credits: © Ayanava Sil
#91 Finalist “Untitled” By Alex-Billington, Germany
Image credits: © Alex-Billington
#92 Finalist “When In Rome” By Amy-Horowitz, USA
Image credits: © Amy-Horowitz
#93 Finalist “Who Are You?” By Andy-Zapata, Portugal
Image credits: © Andy-Zapata
#94 Finalist “City Wave” By Anna Jelowicka, Poland
Image credits: © Anna Jelowicka
#95 Finalist “The Little Dream” By Arnab Sarkar, India
Image credits: © Arnab Sarkar
#96 Finalist “Untitled” By Chanathip Chayanggoon Na Ayudya, Thailand
Image credits: © Chanathip Chayanggoon Na Ayudya
#97 Finalist “The Wings Of Freedom” By Ciro Silvestre, Italy
Image credits: © Ciro Silvestre
#98 Finalist “Untitled” By Clément Faivre, France
Image credits: © Clément Faivre
#99 Finalist “Whispers Of Istanbul” By Daniela Kahlert, Germany
Image credits: © Daniela Kahlert
#100 Finalist “Wrestlers Practicing” By Dashawatar Bade, India
Image credits: © Dashawatar Bade
#101 Finalist “Museum” By Demetrio Jereissati, Brazil
Image credits: © Demetrio Jereissati
#102 Finalist “Ghost Step” By Duccio Solari, Italy
Image credits: © Duccio Solari
#103 Finalist “Where The River Speaks To The Sky” By Emanuele Giacomini, Italy
Image credits: © Emanuele Giacomini
#104 Finalist “Salve” By Emanuele Petruzzi, Italy
Image credits: © Emanuele Petruzzi
#105 Finalist “The Motion Of Stillness” By Esha Vinerkar, India
Image credits: © Esha Vinerkar
#106 Finalist “Postcards From The City” By Ewa Laskowska, Poland
Image credits: © Ewa Laskowska
#107 Finalist “Divergent Perspectives” By Francesca Gherro, Italy
Image credits: © Francesca Gherro
#108 Finalist “Untitled” By Gabi Steiner, Austria
Image credits: © Gabi Steiner
#109 Finalist “Untitled” By Guayi Fernandez, USA
Image credits: © Guayi Fernandez
#110 Finalist “Wings Of Belief” By Gurudas Bate, India
Image credits: © Gurudas Bate
#111 Finalist “Untitled” By Yusuf Kathawala, Australia
Image credits: © Yusuf Kathawala
#112 Finalist “On The Phone With The Zig-Zag Girl” By Jasper Wessel, Germany
Image credits: © Jasper Wessel
#113 Finalist “Untitled” By Joanna Madloch, USA
Image credits: © Joanna Madloch
#114 Finalist “Seeing Life Pass By” By Jodi Dela Cruz, USA
Image credits: © Jodi Dela Cruz
#115 Finalist “Green: Reflected” By Juleah Claar, Switzerland
Image credits: © Juleah Claar
#116 Finalist “Untitled” By Kozue Ishimoto, Japan
Image credits: © Kozue Ishimoto
#117 Finalist “Always And Unmistakably A Woman” By Leone Von Dizic, Italy
Image credits: © Leone Von Dizic
#118 Finalist “Inside The Wheel” By Marco Wilm, Germany
Image credits: © Marco Wilm
#119 Finalist “Gelato Di Teo” By Martin Miklas, Slovakia
Image credits: © Martin Miklas
#120 Finalist “Untitled” By Matthew Ng, Hong Kong
Image credits: © Matthew Ng
#121 Finalist “Looking Back” By Maxim Heuer, Germany
Image credits: © Maxim Heuer
#122 Finalist “Generations In Comparison” By Mirko Menghini, Italy
Image credits: © Mirko Menghini
#123 Finalist “Where Tigers Breathe Fire – Mangaluru” By N Ravindran, India
Image credits: © N Ravindran
#124 Finalist “Dreams Come True” By Parvathi Chandrashekhar Kumar, India
Image credits: © Parvathi Chandrashekhar
#125 Finalist “Yogi” By Promila Bahri, India
Image credits: © Promila Bahri
#126 Finalist “Sweet Smile With Bite” By Rafael Badura, Germany
Image credits: © Rafael Badura
#127 Finalist “Invisible” By Raphael Ferraz, Spain
Image credits: © Raphael Ferraz
#128 Finalist “Point Of View” By Raphael Greenhalgh, Brazil
Image credits: © Raphael Greenhalgh
#129 Finalist “Untitled. From The Series Dystopian Rhapsody” By Rodrigo Koraicho, Brazil
Image credits: © Rodrigo Koraicho
#130 Finalist “Untitled” By Roshi Aba, UK
Image credits: © Roshi Aba
#131 Finalist “Running Late” By Rui Gonçalves, Portugal
Image credits: © Rui Gonçalves
#132 Finalist “Wonderland #2” By Russ Rowland, USA
Image credits: © Russ Rowland
#133 Finalist “Dancing In The Dark” By Salvatore Gennaro, Austria
Image credits: © Salvatore Gennaro
#134 Finalist “Untitled” By Sangbin Park, South Korea
Image credits: © Sangbin Park
#135 Finalist “Fotoautomatica” By Sara Camporesi, Italy
Image credits: © Sara Camporesi
#136 Finalist “A Day At Bow Barracks” By Shruti Bansal, India
Image credits: © Shruti Bansal
#137 Finalist “Untitled” By Soham Patil, USA
Image credits: © Soham Patil
#138 Finalist “Somewhere In Between” By Sophia Tsoumaki, Greece
Image credits: © Sophia Tsoumaki
#139 Finalist “The First Ride” By Sucharith Somayajula, Georgia
Image credits: © Sucharith Somayajula
#140 Finalist “Joy In Motion” By Sudeep Lal, India
Image credits: © Sudeep Lal
#141 Finalist “On The Catwalk” By Susana Sanchez, Spain
Image credits: © Susana Sanchez
#142 Finalist “Kalighat: Transformation” By Susanne Bartels, Germany
Image credits: © Susanne Bartels
#143 Finalist “Minuteness” By Takchung Wong, Hong Kong
Image credits: © TakChung Wong
#144 Finalist “Framed In Silence” By Ulf Finndahl, Sweden
Image credits: © Ulf Finndahl
#145 Finalist “Lunchbox Legends Of Mumbai” By Uttara Joshi, India
Image credits: © Uttara Joshi
#146 Finalist “Sun-Skating” By Vincenzo Franza, Italy
Image credits: © Vincenzo Franza
#147 Finalist “Stagehand Of The Street” By Vivek Kumar, India
Image credits: © Vivek Kumar
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