LensCulture Street Photography Awards 2026

Posted on 18 May 2026

Deadline
17 June 2026

Who may enter
The competition is open to all photographers over the age of 18.

Short description

The competition is organized by the LensCulture, a photography magazine based in Netherlands.

The competition focuses on street photography.

” Show us your streets!  From fleeting gestures to monumental scenes, this is your opportunity to share how you see the world — and have it seen by millions.

You may submit a single photos or series (in this case, your submission should work as a group, thematically or aesthetically).

Entry fees
You may submit one photo for free ($10 for each additional photo).
5 single image entries, judged individually (not as a series): $35.
Max 10 photographs, judged as a series: $45.

Prizes
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 

Competition website
Visit the official competition website for more information.