Winners of the 2025 Pure Street Photography Awards

“Who’s Next” by Stephanie Weiblinger (Germany). Overall winner

The power of street photography is highlighted through a photo competition run by a women-led platform dedicated to authentic street photography. the Pure Street Photography Awards It witnessed 1,160 entries from 34 countries and five continents, and German Stephanie Weiblinger won the first prize. Her photo captures the joyful moment a woman throws her wedding bouquet, perfectly illustrating the idea of ​​being in the right place at the right time.

All 147 winning and finalist images will be exhibited in Mumbai at the prestigious Jehangir Art Gallery, providing a showcase of excellence in street photography. “Street photography is a reminder that the world is worth looking at in all its layers and depth,” says Dimpy Palotia, co-founder of Pure Street Photography. “The Pure Street Photography Awards exist to keep this fact alive.”

Whether you’re snapping a diving photo off the pier or spotting two identical cows in the road, these photographers demonstrate the best principles of street photography. Stunning light and dynamic compositions punctuate each of the winning and finalist images, demonstrating how strong observational skills elevate candid photography.

With winners from Germany, the US and China, the Pure Street Photography Awards show that stunning street photography can be found in every corner of the world. Scroll down to see all the winners and a selection of our favorite finalists. If you are a street photographer interested in participating in next year’s competition, the waiting list is now open Open on the official website.

The Pure Street Photography Awards saw 1,160 entries across 34 countries and five continents.

“Meeting in the Middle” by Tavs Caserella (UK). First place

“Mirror” by Chris Yan (China). Second place

– “The Ghost of the Past” by Nicole Broom (Germany). Third place

“The Absurd” by Marko Pontic (Croatia)

“Hide and Seek” directed by Jaejun Ha (South Korea)

“The Bench” by Gerd Pons (Germany). Finalist

“Street photography is a reminder that the world is worth looking at in all its layers and depth.”

“The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” by Eric Davidoff (USA). Finalist

– “The Holy Community” by Jibin Krishna (India). Finalist

– “Rise and Shine” by Jelissa Peterson (USA). Finalist

– “Redemption” by Daniel L. Goldstein (USA). Finalist

– “Double Look at Bass” by Mariana Basurto (USA). Finalist

– “Children of Sicily” by Marco Cagazzo (Italy). Finalist

– “Desdemona” directed by Gavin Lipot (Australia). Finalist

“Puebla” by Nicola Balestrazzi (Italy). Finalist

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