Pure Street Photography Grant 2025 Winners Announced

Pure Street Photography (PSP), the globally renowned street photography platform founded in 2020, is a female-led initiative co-founded by internationally acclaimed photographer Dimpy Bhalotia and creative partner Kamal Kumaar Rao. PSP proudly announces the winners and finalists of the Pure Street Photography Grant 2025.

This year, the Grant spotlighted remarkable photographic voices from across the globe — with one Grand Winner receiving a $500 cash prize, followed by 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, and 26 exceptional finalists. All 30 awarded photographs will be exhibited at the upcoming PSP Exhibition, bringing together global perspectives in a powerful visual dialogue that transcends borders.

These photographs reflect the pulse and purity of street life — spanning continents, cultures, and contexts. Each photograph captures more than just a moment; it tells a story that is layered, spontaneous, and emotionally resonant.

Dimpy Bhalotia, a globally recognised creative force, brings extraordinary credibility and curatorial depth to the judging process. With experience judging over 15 prestigious international photography awards — including serving as President of the Photography Jury at the ADC 103rd Annual Awards by The One Club for Creativity — her global perspective ensures a level of integrity and vision that is truly unparalleled.

Quote from Dimpy Bhalotia: “This grant is a celebration of the human spirit through photography. These 30 iconic photographers come from different corners of the world, yet their stories echo the same truth: there’s extraordinary power in how we see the ordinary.” — Dimpy Bhalotia

About Pure Street Photography
Pure Street Photography is dedicated to celebrating the pure and authentic essence of street photography. With a growing global community of over 218,000 followers on Instagram and members from all around the world, it has grown into one of the most respected platforms in the genre. Today, Pure Street Photography empowers artists through international grants, curated features, memberships, and exhibitions. It continues to set a new global standard — offering visibility, credibility, opportunity, and inclusive recognition to photographers at every stage of their journey.
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Grand Winner – Ayanava Sil (India)

This picture tells a story of childhood fun, celebration and the playful chaos of Diwali. It's more than a photo, it's a flash of magic caught in time, where light, joy and imagination come together in one unforgettable frame. The boy's glowing crown of sparks gives him a superhero-like appearance.” - Ayanava Sil

1st Place - Parvathi Kumar (USA)

“I had randomly wandered into the olive section of a bustling market in Derb Sultan, Casablanca. I noticed a woman wearing an oval-patterned head scarf echoing the shape of the olives she was purchasing! It was such an unexpected encounter in finding this visual rhyme, with textures and a touch of humor! There is also simple sub-framing of the woman on one side, and the working hands of the vendor on the other.”— Parvathi Kumar

2nd Place - Amy Horowitz (USA)

''I was immediately struck with curiosity as I came upon a gigantic snake slithering up a building’s exterior wall. Just showing the woman’s hands as they clutched her purse, with the massive snake only inches away, was enough to tell the story — without giving away the ending.” — Amy Horowitz

3rd Place - Sebastian Piatek (Germany)

“This photograph was taken in Cilincing, North Jakarta, Indonesia. Some of the subjects were far away and some very close — that created a good sense of depth, which I thought worked well visually. Even though it wasn’t planned, the photo captures a quiet moment that feels real and unfiltered. It’s one of my favourite photographs from Indonesia.”— Sebastian Piatek