26 Powerful Award-Winning Photos From The All About Photo Awards 2025

The All About Photo Awards 2025 has once again raised the bar for excellence in photography, showcasing a stunning collection of imagery that spans continents, cultures, and human experience. Now in its tenth year, the competition received thousands of submissions from over 40 countries, with photographers pushing the limits of creativity, emotion, and storytelling. Among the 50 winning images, we are sharing 26 photos for their sheer power—visually arresting, emotionally charged, and rich with narrative depth.

These photographs represent a wide spectrum of genres—from poignant portraits and pressing social issues to breathtaking landscapes and imaginative conceptual pieces. What unites them is their ability to speak without words. Each frame invites viewers to pause and feel, offering not just aesthetic beauty but also insight into moments that define our world today.

What makes this selection particularly powerful is the diversity of perspective. Whether captured in conflict zones, remote natural settings, or intimate everyday moments, these images share a universal language—one of empathy, curiosity, and truth. Technical brilliance meets emotional resonance in every shot.

More than a contest, the All About Photo Awards continues to serve as a vital platform for both emerging and seasoned photographers. It not only celebrates artistic excellence but also amplifies voices that might otherwise go unheard. These 26 award-winning photographs are a testament to photography’s enduring role as a catalyst for reflection, awareness, and transformation.

Each image is a story. And together, they remind us of the power of seeing—and the even greater power of understanding.

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#1. Photographer of the Year 2025: "Inclusive Nation" by Marijn Fidder (The Netherlands)

"Husnah was born with a congenital limb impairment that left her with no right lower arm. Husnah is a Ugandan swimmer who is currently the country’s only classified paralympic swimmer. Her first appearance at the World Championships in London was mentioned among the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC’s) Top 10 Moments of 2019."

#2. 2nd Place Winner: "Stolen Innocence" by Abdelrahman Alkahlout (Palestine)

"Inside the morgue of Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, a Palestinian medic tenderly prepares the body of a young child for burial. The child lost his life during an airstrike that struck his family home amid the ongoing war that has gripped the region since 2023. Wrapped in a white shroud, his silent face bears witness to a fragile life cut short. This heartbreaking scene captures the profound grief and enduring resilience of families living through unimaginable suffering."

#3. 3rd Place Winner: "Hot Springs of Budaklı" by Erhan Coral (Turkey)

"In the heart of Eastern Turkey’s winter landscape, men and water buffaloes share the warmth of the Budaklı hot springs in Bitlis. Rising mist veils the frozen surroundings, blending human and animal silhouettes in a primal ritual of survival and coexistence. While the snow-covered plains and distant mountains whisper solitude, the steamy embrace of the thermal waters becomes a sanctuary—where tradition, resilience, and nature converge in harmony."

#4. 4th Place winner: "The Iron Quest" by João Coelho (Portugal/Angola)

"This image is part of a project documenting a group of young people working at a ship graveyard in Angola. Every day, the Titanic gang, as they call themselves, risk their lives on this beach. After overcoming strong currents and waves to reach the half-buried wrecks, they have to dive again and again into the murky, dark waters to pull heavy pieces of iron from the bottom using only the strength of their arms. "

#5. 5th Place Winner: "Hand and Cigarette" by Francesco Gioia (Italy)

"A close-up portrait capturing the elegance and rawness of age, with vivid red nails delicately holding a lit cigarette against a bold colored background. The textured skin and swirling smoke evoke a sense of character, resilience, and timeless allure."