With Halloween just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to appreciate one of the season’s most recognizable symbols: pumpkins! To celebrate, the World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® has shared 22 pumpkin photos from its archive, featuring work by photographers from around the world.
From colorful pumpkin patches and unusual varieties to artistic still lifes that look like paintings, these photos show just how many ways photographers can capture this autumn favorite. Some are all about the beauty of pumpkins, while others show what a little creativity can do with such a simple subject.
And if you’re a photographer yourself, you might want to check this out: entries are now open for the 2027 contest. Photographers of all ages and experience levels are welcome to enter. Explore the categories and submit your photos on the official website.
But for now, stick with us and scroll down to see these creative pumpkin shots, showcasing this autumn favorite in all kinds of unexpected ways!
#1 Food In The Field: Pumpkins By Andrew Newey
On a cold autumn morning, the sun gradually appears through the mist over a pumpkin patch in the New Forest National Park, England.
3points
#2 On The Phone In Support Of Action Against Hunger: Squash Blossom By Linda Repasky
In the field, squash blossoms and their curly tendrils have an undeniable charm.
3points
#3 Previously Published: Pumpkin By Marc Peverelli
2points
#4 Award For Innovation: Pumpkin Time By Květa Trčková
This photo was taken as a weekly photo challenge. I love creating still life and working with raw materials, fruit and vegetables. I like to combine ordinary things to create my alternative world where there is something mysterious. When it's pumpkin time, why take an ordinary photo? I like my imagination and since I can't paint much, I paint with my camera.
2points
#5 Food Influencer: A Bowl Of Squash By Aimee Twigger
A bowl of autumn squash, Inspired by Vermeer. We had left them in a bowl by the window before a shoot and I loved the light and the colours.
2points
#6 Cake Award: Pumpkin Spice Cake By Celina Hruschka
2points
#7 World Food Programme Food For Life: A Pumpkin With Purpose, Working To Help Mental Health Recovery By Ronni Allen
2points
#8 Claire Aho Award For Women Photographers: Autumn Banquet By Hester Blankestijn
This classical still life shows the abundance of autumn. A table full of different food is visited by two tropical birds who are looking for some treats. This still life with birds is part of an ongoing series in the Dutch visual language of the Golden Age.
2points
#9 Cream Of The Crop : Portrait Of A Pumpkin By Simone Da Lima
Pumpkin in all its simplicity and beauty.
2points
#10 Cream Of The Crop : Palette Of Pumpkins By Sally Ann Stone
This colourful collection of pumpkins and squashes reveal some fantastic shapes and textures when photographed at the end of chilly autumn afternoon and in the perfect light of the day
2points
#11 Food Infuencer: A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes By Jana CÁhová
2points
#12 Food In The Field: Versailles Pumpkin B John E. Kelly
Pumpkin patch in The Queen's Hamlet, Versailles
2points
#13 Cream Of The Crop: Pumpkin Treasure By Antonia Larrian
2points
#14 Claire Aho Award For Women Photographers: Gourd-Geous Gown By Emma Dunham
2points
#15 Food Stylist Award: Autumnal Produce By Barbora Baretic
My favourite season in a frame.
2points
#16 Food Stylist Award: Pumpkin Panorama By Aidan Sean Jinkens
Huge range of pumpkins for sale in New Orleans for Halloween.
2points
#17 Food Stylist Award: Pumpkin Buns By Carolin Strothe
Soft pumpkin brioche buns, shaped like small pumpkins. To make the optical illusion perfect, they were photographed between real pumpkins.
2points
#18 Award For Innovation: Miss Gourd-Geous By Daisy May Nixon
Looking glamorous with her handbag, Miss Gourd-Geous is poised to step out onto the catwalk.
2points
#19 Food Influencer: Lumière D_automne By Deborah Trocchia
1point
#20 Cream Of The Crop: Portrait Of A Pumpkin By Seema Rose
1point
