Unexpected juxtapositions, candid moments and powerful storytelling
Street photography is one of the most popular and diverse genres, and often a starting point for image-makers due to its accessible nature. All you need to do is simply grab your camera, hit the streets, and either wait patiently for the perfect moment or actively hunt for those fleeting candid shots.
Last week we revealed Joel Meyerowitz, one of the street photography giants, as the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Photography. To celebrate this announcement, we've selected 10 photographs recently entered into the Open competition that reflect the spirit of the dynamic genre.
Would you like to showcase your images alongside Joel Meyerowitz's work? Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity. Enter your best shots into the Sony World Photography Awards 2026.
© Aneta Jezkova, Czechia, entry, Open Competition, Street Photography, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards
© Biprorshi Sankar Chatterjee, India, entry, Open Competition, Street Photography, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards
© Camila Gattamelati, Chile, entry, Open Competition, Street Photography, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards
© Ahmed Mostafa, Egypt, entry, Open Competition, Street Photography, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards
© Lennin Ruiz, Venezuela, entry, Open Competition, Street Photography, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards
© Mauricio Thomsen, Brazil, entry, Open Competition, Street Photography, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards
© Noel McIntyre, Ireland, entry, Open Competition, Street Photography, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards
© Tien Sang Kok, Malaysia, entry, Open Competition, Street Photography, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards
© Qiang Geng, China Mainland, entry, Open Competition, Street Photography, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards
© Josh Glavin, United Kingdom, entry, Open Competition, Street Photography, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards
