PRIZES & EXHIBITION
Street Badass – London Street Photography Festival 2026
Finalists Exhibition
We are proud to present 20 finalists from each category, whose work will be exhibited at the Knapp Gallery during the festival.
The Young Photographer of the Year will have five images displayed, offering an expanded showcase of emerging talent.
Category Winners
Each category winner will receive:
Overall Winner
One photographer will be selected as the Overall Winner and will receive:
Second Prize
Third Prize
Young Photographer of the Year
This award celebrates exceptional emerging talent.
The winner will receive:
Finalists Exhibition
We are proud to present 20 finalists from each category, whose work will be exhibited at the Knapp Gallery during the festival.
The Young Photographer of the Year will have five images displayed, offering an expanded showcase of emerging talent.
Category Winners
Each category winner will receive:
- Ray-Ban Meta Glasses
- A professionally designed zine created by Design 4 Print
- 100 printed copies of their personal zine
- Automatic entry into consideration for the Overall Winner Award
Overall Winner
One photographer will be selected as the Overall Winner and will receive:
- A featured exhibition in London the following year
- Festival-wide recognition as the standout voice of Street Badass
Second Prize
- Flash
- Signed photo books
Third Prize
- Signed photo books
- Festival zines
Young Photographer of the Year
This award celebrates exceptional emerging talent.
The winner will receive:
- A cash bursary from Sonya Newell-Smith
- A curated selection of rare photography books
- A professionally designed zine with 100 printed copies
- Personal mentorship by Sonya Newell-Smith
Street Badass is committed to supporting photographers not just with recognition, but with meaningful opportunities that help build lasting careers in street photography.