The 2025 World Food Photography Awards have unveiled a stunning selection of shortlisted photos that celebrate the artistry, culture, and emotion tied to food around the world. From vibrant street food scenes and elegant still lifes to intimate moments in home kitchens, these images capture more than just meals—they tell stories of tradition, passion, and human connection.
Each photo showcases remarkable technical skill and a deep understanding of how food can evoke memory, identity, and joy. This year’s shortlist highlights the global diversity of culinary expression, proving once again that food photography is as much about storytelling as it is about aesthetics.
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#1. Bring Home The Harvest: Harvest In Motion By Wim Demessemaekers, Belgium
#2. Bring Home The Harvest: Honey Hunters By Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman, Bangladesh
#3. Cream Of The Crop: Pasta Shells By Federica Melania Orsini, United Kingdom
#4. Marks & Spencer Food Portraiture: Chocolates By Karl Bruninx, Styling: Els De Pauw , Belgium
#5. Jamie Oliver Youth Prize – 12 And Under: So Many Veggies By James Neice, United States
#6. Hotel Art Group Food Stylist Award: Salad Close Up By Evie Sarkar, Food Stylist: Olha Diachenko, United Kingdom
#7. World Food Programme Food For Life: At Dawn, Herders Enjoy Breakfast With Grazing Buffaloes By Pinu Rahman, Bangladesh
#8. Fortnum & Mason Food At The Table: And It Was All Yellow By Marina Spironetti, Italy
#9. Student Food Photographer Of The Year: A Journey Through Decomposition By Babs Gorniak, United Kingdom
#10. Bring Home The Harvest: Collecting The Net By Cao Thi Ngoc Diem, Viet Nam
#11. Food In The Field: Yellow Rice Season In Mucangchai By Chim Oanh, Viet Nam
#12. Marks & Spencer Food Portraiture: Picarones By Jan C. Brettschneider, Germany
#13. The Philip Harben Award For Food In Action: Nature’s Hand By Wim Demessemaekers, Belgium
#14. Marks & Spencer Food Portraiture: Chocolate Hot Cross Buns By Amy Treasure, United Kingdom
#15. Production Paradise Previously Published: The Colours Of Meganthias Filiferus By Kidsadakon Sukmool, Thailand
#16. Street Food: Candyfloss Seller By The Sea! By Kazi Mushfiq, Bangladesh
#17. Claire Aho Award for Women Photographers: Woman in green, cooking chapati by Michela Balboni,Italy
