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Pure Street Photography Awards 2025: 50 Photos Capturing Life’s Most Honest Moments

Pure Street Photography Awards 2025: 50 Photos Capturing Life’s Most Honest Moments

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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.

#1 Finalist "Content Cat" By Inga Englund, Sweden

Finalist "Content Cat" By Inga Englund, Sweden
27points

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 1st Place Winner "Meeting In The Middle" By Cazerella Tavs, UK

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!”
23points

#3 Finalist "Benchresting" By Gerd Bonse, Germany

Finalist "Benchresting" By Gerd Bonse, Germany
23points

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 "Street Acrobatics" By Rose Vandepitte, Belgium

Finalist "Street Acrobatics" By Rose Vandepitte, Belgium
19points

#5 2nd Place Winner "Mirror" By Chris Yan, China

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.”
18points

#6 Finalist "Head Ball" By France Leclerc, USA

Finalist "Head Ball" By France Leclerc, USA
17points

#7 Finalist "A Twin Gaze At The Pas" By Mariana Basurto, USA

Finalist "A Twin Gaze At The Pas" By Mariana Basurto, USA
16points

#8 Finalist "Innocence" By Kamna Dhankhar, India

Finalist "Innocence" By Kamna Dhankhar, India
15points

#9 Finalist "Lakshmi’s Touch" By Gaby Conn, Portugal

Finalist "Lakshmi’s Touch" By Gaby Conn, Portugal
15points

#10 Grand Winner "Who Is Next" By Stefanie Waiblinger, Germany

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.”
14points

#11 Finalist "Holding Grace" By Dan Ratner, Australia

Finalist "Holding Grace" By Dan Ratner, Australia
13points

#12 Finalist "Eyes Beyond The Race" By Holger Kunze, Belgium

Finalist "Eyes Beyond The Race" By Holger Kunze, Belgium
13points

#13 Finalist "Low Tide Issues" By Max Marienko, USA

Finalist "Low Tide Issues" By Max Marienko, USA
13points

#14 Finalist "Dino Shock" By Stan Wu, Taiwan

Finalist "Dino Shock" By Stan Wu, Taiwan
13points

#15 Finalist "Kite Attack" By Cristiano Bartoli, Italy

Finalist "Kite Attack" By Cristiano Bartoli, Italy
12points

#16 Finalist "Friends" By Irina Ebralidze, Finland

Finalist "Friends" By Irina Ebralidze, Finland
12points

#17 Finalist "West 207th Street" By Nick Grinder, USA

Finalist "West 207th Street" By Nick Grinder, USA
12points

#18 Finalist "London Eye" By Grzegorz Bys, UK

Finalist "London Eye" By Grzegorz Bys, UK
12points

#19 Finalist "Green People" By Judith Krasinski, USA

Finalist "Green People" By Judith Krasinski, USA
11points

#20 Finalist "The Mirror The Moment" By Kausik Paul, India

Finalist "The Mirror The Moment" By Kausik Paul, India
11points
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