The 2025 Street Photographers Foundation Awards have unveiled 15 remarkable winning images that capture the pulse of urban life with depth, emotion, and striking visual storytelling. These award-winning photographs offer a diverse look at the spontaneity, grit, and humanity found in the everyday moments of city streets around the world.
Photo by: France Leclerc
Among the standout winners is Tavepong Pratoomwong, who received the Single Image Award for a powerful, candid moment that freezes the chaos of urban life into a perfectly timed shot. Edwin Carungay was honored with the Street Series Award for his compelling visual narrative capturing a layered and emotions of street life.
The Street Photographers Foundation, dedicated exclusively to the art of street photography, continues to provide a dynamic platform for both emerging and established artists. Its mission is to share stories from the streets while fostering a community of creatives through exhibitions, tips, and artist features.
This year’s competition highlights a wide range of subjects and styles, from raw documentary to surreal compositions, all unified by their authenticity and artistic merit. The foundation encourages experimentation and exploration, aiming to push the boundaries of what street photography can express.
Through these winning photos, the 2025 Awards not only celebrate talent but also open new doors for artists worldwide. The images serve as a powerful reminder of the beauty, humor, tension, and truth that can be found in the streets—if one only knows where to look.
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#1. Single Image Winner: "The Smooth Criminal" by Tavepong Pratoomwong
#2. Series Image Winner: "A Great Divide" by Edwin Carungay
Juror’s Picks:
#3.
"Where Do We" by Argus Paul Estabrook
#4. "Full Swing" by France Leclerc
#5. "Kurkuma" by Isabel Mombaerts
#6. "Untitled" by Paul Murray
#7. "Street Colors" by Gerard Roca
#8. "The wall of Burqa" by Donell Gumiran
#9. "Mascaritas" by Julio Marchamalo Amado
#10. "Fabric Match-min" by Alexandra Avlonitis
#11. "Handyman-min" by Edward Butterworth
#12. "Umbrella Eye" by Jens Martin York Christensen
#13. "Osmosis" by Sebastien Durand
#14. "Networking" by Sandra Fine
#15. "Dual realities" by Ji hoon Kim
