The 2025 Pure Street Photography Grant has unveiled a captivating collection of award-winning street photographs that celebrate the raw, unscripted beauty of everyday life. Organized by Pure Street Photography (PSP), this initiative continues its mission to empower passionate photographers and bring their work to a global audience.
From bustling urban scenes to quiet, candid moments, the selected images reveal the diverse narratives unfolding in streets around the world. This year’s competition drew thousands of submissions, each capturing a unique perspective of human interaction, emotion, and culture in public spaces.
More than just a contest, the PSP Grant serves as a vital platform for artistic recognition and meaningful exposure in the photography world. The grand prize winner not only receives a US$500 cash award but also earns the prestigious opportunity to exhibit their work in Rome, Italy, take part in an exclusive interview on the PSP website, and gain international press coverage.
These accolades help position emerging talents for future success, while preserving their visual stories as part of the ever-evolving legacy of street photography. Through initiatives like this, PSP continues to honor the art form and the creators who dedicate themselves to capturing life, one frame at a time.
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#1. Grand Winner: "Crown of Fire" by Ayanava Sil (India)
#2. 1st Place Winner: "Of Olives & Ovals" by Parvathi Kumar (USA)
#3. 2nd Place Winner: "Oh, Hello!" by Amy Horowitz (USA)
#4. 3rd Place Winner: "When We Are Innocent" by Sebastian Piatek (Germany)
#5. Finalist: "Blended In Shadows" By Divyanshu Verma (India)
#6. Finalist: "Through The Looking-Glass" By Isabelle Coordes (Germany)
#7. Finalist: "Rahu" By Julachart Pleansanit (Thailand)
#8. Finalist: "Marching Shadows" By Mili Paul (India)
#9. Finalist: "Untitled" By Kim Keller (United States)
#10. Finalist: "Celebrity" By Joanna M (United States)
#11. Finalist: "Sweet Bird Of Youth" By Mary Crnkovic Pilas (Croatia)
#12. Finalist: "Still There Is A Motion" By Asit Kumar Ghatak (India)
#13. Finalist: "Spectators" By Valeria Ciardulli (Italy)
#14. Finalist: "Wonderland 3" By Russ Rowland (United States)
#15. Finalist: "Upside Down" By Marco Cajazzo (Italy)
#16. Finalist: "Optical Illusion" By Anna Marzia Soria (Italy)
#17. Finalist: "Out Of The Shadows" By Kenta Yamanoi (Japan)
#18. Finalist: "Cross" By Gurudas Bate (India)
#19. Finalist: "È Solo Un Altro Giorno Di Pioggia" By Valentina Mansi (Italy)
#20. Finalist: "Love Of Risk" By Jim La Souille (France)
#21. Finalist: "In Her Reflection" By Ulf Finndahl (Sweden)
#22. Finalist: "Sleeping Beauties" By Promila Bahri (India)
#23. Finalist: "Reincarnation" By Soumyendra Saha (India)
#24. Finalist: "Take A Photo" By Chris Yan (China)
#25. Finalist: "Lines Of Identity" By Stefano Bernardi (Italy)
#26. Finalist: "Heatwave" By Tamas Dragon (Hungary)
#27. Finalist: "Pitru Paksh" By Saksham Srivastava (India)
#28. Finalist: "The Double" By Holger Kunze (Belgium)
#29. Finalist: "Echos Of Reflection" By Sam O’shaughnessy (United Kingdom)
#30. Finalist: "Waiting" By Grzegorz Bys (England)
