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Street photography is all about noticing the world as it is — unplanned, real, and full of small moments that say a lot. The 2025 Pure Street Photography Grant celebrates this kind of honest storytelling, with photographers from around the world capturing life as it happens.

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Finalist: "Love Of Risk" By Jim La Souille (France)

Black cat looking up near a pigeon perched on a wire above a city street in winning street photography 2025.

© Jim La Souille Report

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    #2

    Finalist: "Celebrity" By Joanna M (United States)

    Street photography capturing people taking photos of a dog on a couch in an artistic indoor setting.

    © Joanna M Report

    #3

    2nd Place Winner: "Oh, Hello!" By Amy Horowitz (USA)

    Woman in floral dress sitting on a ledge with a large snake extending on the sidewalk in street photography scene.

    © Amy Horowitz Report

    #4

    3rd Place Winner: "When We Are Innocent" By Sebastian Piatek (Germany)

    Black and white street photo of children in a gritty urban environment, capturing raw emotions for street photography.

    © Sebastian Piatek Report

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    #5

    Finalist: "Optical Illusion" By Anna Marzia Soria (Italy)

    Elderly woman sitting on a bench by the sea, enjoying the view in a calm street photography moment.

    © Anna Marzia Soria Report

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    #6

    Finalist: "Rahu" By Julachart Pleansanit (Thailand)

    Black cat walking through decorative metal gate with artistic face design, capturing a striking moment in street photography.

    © Julachart Pleansanit Report

    #7

    Finalist: "Pitru Paksh" By Saksham Srivastava (India)

    Man bathing in a crowded urban pond with a duck in the foreground, captured in street photography style.

    © Saksham Srivastava Report

    #8

    Finalist: "Sweet Bird Of Youth" By Mary Crnkovic Pilas (Croatia)

    Black and white street photo of a child on a swing casting a detailed shadow on the playground surface.

    © Mary Crnkovic Pilas Report

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    #9

    1st Place Winner: "Of Olives & Ovals" By Parvathi Kumar (USA)

    Black and white street photo of a market scene featuring a person in a patterned garment and fresh produce stalls.

    © Parvathi Kumar Report

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    #10

    Finalist: "Waiting" By Grzegorz Bys (England)

    Person holding a street photo poster of a woman wearing jewelry, captured in a creative street photography style.

    © Grzegorz Bys Report

    #11

    Finalist: "Through The Looking-Glass" By Isabelle Coordes (Germany)

    Street photography showing reflections of people and flowers in a window, capturing urban life in a creative frame.

    © Isabelle Coordes Report

    #12

    Finalist: "The Double" By Holger Kunze (Belgium)

    Black and white street photo of people walking near the Eiffel Tower, showcasing winning street photography techniques.

    © Holger Kunze Report

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    #13

    Finalist: "Out Of The Shadows" By Kenta Yamanoi (Japan)

    Woman with umbrella and designer bag crossing street casting shadow in black and white winning street photos composition.

    © Kenta Yamanoi Report

    #14

    Finalist: "Untitled" By Kim Keller (United States)

    Yellow taxi behind caution tape on a busy city street with pedestrians and tall buildings in this street photography scene.

    © Kim Keller Report

    #15

    Finalist: "Upside Down" By Marco Cajazzo (Italy)

    Aerial street photography showing diverse people walking and gathering in an urban public space, highlighting street photography.

    © Marco Cajazzo Report

    #16

    Finalist: "Wonderland 3" By Russ Rowland (United States)

    Bicycles locked to a pole during heavy snowfall with pedestrians walking in the background in a street photography scene.

    © Russ Rowland Report

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    #17

    Finalist: "Reincarnation" By Soumyendra Saha (India)

    White rooster standing among hanging plastic containers in an urban setting, capturing authentic street photography moments.

    © Soumyendra Saha Report

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    #18

    Finalist: "In Her Reflection" By Ulf Finndahl (Sweden)

    Black and white street photography showing a double exposure of a woman's face and urban scene with a walking figure.

    © Ulf Finndahl Report

    #19

    Finalist: "È Solo Un Altro Giorno Di Pioggia" By Valentina Mansi (Italy)

    Black and white street photo showing a person blurred behind a foggy window with streaks of water dripping down.

    © Valentina Mansi Report

    #20

    Finalist: "Spectators" By Valeria Ciardulli (Italy)

    Boy playing on grass with long shadows cast by onlookers, captured in a dynamic street photography moment.

    © Valeria Ciardulli Report

    #21

    Finalist: "Heatwave" By Tamas Dragon (Hungary)

    Silhouettes of people walking through mist in a city square, capturing a winning street photography moment.

    © Tamas Dragon Report

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    #22

    Finalist: "Blended In Shadows" By Divyanshu Verma (India)

    Silhouetted figures holding lamps against a vibrant red background in winning street photography from 2025 grant.

    © Divyanshu Verma Report

    #23

    Finalist: "Marching Shadows" By Mili Paul (India)

    Soldiers marching in formation with long shadows in early morning light, captured in winning street photos.

    © Mili Paul Report

    #24

    Finalist: "Echos Of Reflection" By Sam O’shaughnessy (United Kingdom)

    Silhouettes of two people inside a bus with bright windows showcasing winning street photos from 2025 grant.

    © Sam O’Shaughnessy Report

    #25

    Finalist: "Lines Of Identity" By Stefano Bernardi (Italy)

    Woman in blue shirt leaning on white railing against a tan wall in winning street photos from 2025 street photography grant

    © Stefano Bernardi Report

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