30 Winning Street Photos From The 2025 Pure Street Photography Grant

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.

This year, 30 powerful images were chosen — including one Grand Winner, three top placements, and 26 finalists. Their work will be shown at the PSP Exhibition, offering a fresh look at street life through many different places, cultures, and points of view. Scroll down to see the top photographs!

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Black cat and pigeon captured in urban street scene, showcasing unique moment perfect for pure street photography grant winners.

Pure Street Photography (PSP) is a global platform started in 2020 by photographer Dimpy Bhalotia and her creative partner Kamal Kumaar Rao.

With over 218,000 followers on Instagram and members worldwide, PSP has become a trusted and influential space for street photographers. Through grants, curated features, exhibitions, and a growing community, PSP gives photographers at all levels the chance to be seen, supported, and celebrated.

People capturing photos of a small dog on a blue velvet sofa in a stylish interior, showcasing street photography moments.

Woman sitting on ledge holding an umbrella while a large snake slithers on the sidewalk in street photography style

The Grand Winner of 2025 is Ayanava Sil for his photograph "Crown of Fire" — a vibrant moment that captures childhood joy, festive 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,” the photographer explained.

Dimpy Bhalotia, the founder and one of the judges of the Pure Street Photography Grant 2025, remarked, "This photograph is a masterclass in awareness — instinct, timing, and composition falling into rhythm and working in perfect harmony. Ayanava didn’t just photograph this - he understood the choreography of light and life in that split second.”

Young boy running at night with fireworks exploding above his head, captured in pure street photography style.

Children in a gritty urban setting captured in black and white, exemplifying pure street photography style and emotion.

The 1st place winner is Parvathi Kumar with "Of Olives & Ovals", followed by Amy Horowitz in 2nd place with "Oh, Hello!" and Sebastian Piatek in 3rd place with "When We Are Innocent".

According to Dimpy Bhalotia, each of these photographs stands out in its own way — Parvathi Kumar’s image is a quiet study in presence and timing, Amy Horowitz shows the power of restraint by letting subtle details speak, and Sebastian Piatek brings together multiple layers of emotion in a single, carefully observed frame.

Elderly woman relaxing on a bench by the sea, embodying calm moments in pure street photography grant winning style.

Black cat with glowing eyes walking through intricate ironwork gate, captured in pure street photography style.

Dimpy Bhalotia brings years of experience and a respected eye to the judging process. She has helped judge more than 15 major international photography awards and even led the photography jury at the ADC 103rd Annual Awards. Her involvement adds fairness, insight, and a strong global outlook to PSP’s selection process.

“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,” she says.

Silhouette of a child balancing on tall pole against cloudy sky, captured in pure street photography style.

Young child on a swing casting a clear shadow in a black and white pure street photography scene.

Man standing in a river during a crowded event with a close-up of a goose, showcasing pure street photography grant style.

Woman in a hat taking a photo with a phone while a man receives a massage in a tiled room, street photography grant scene.

Person holding Louis Vuitton ad poster in front of face, captured in black and white street photography style.

Street photography scene with silhouettes and flowers, reflecting the spirit of Pure Street Photography Grant winners.

Black and white street photography of a woman in polka dot garment at a busy market, highlighting pure street photography grant winners.

Black and white street photography capturing blurred pedestrians with the Eiffel Tower in the background, showcasing street photography art.

Yellow taxi cab behind caution tape on busy city street, capturing urban life for Pure Street Photography Grant winners.

Man reflected upside down in a large mirror above a busy crowd in an urban setting, showcasing street photography.

White rooster standing among hanging white plastic containers in an urban setting for Pure Street Photography Grant winners.

Child playing in grass with long shadows, captured in a candid moment highlighting pure street photography style.

Street photography scene with strong shadows, featuring a woman holding an umbrella and a pedestrian crossing a street.

Several street dogs sleeping on a pink pavement, showcasing candid moments in pure street photography.

Abstract black and white street photography showing a profile of a woman's face with a walking figure and buildings reflected.

Black and white street photography showing a blurred figure behind a rain-streaked window, capturing pure street photography emotion.

Blurred figure walking past large sculpted figures with arms raised in a vibrant urban scene, illustrating Pure Street Photography Grant.

Silhouetted figures holding lamps against a fiery red background capturing pure street photography grant winners.

Soldiers marching in formation during a ceremony captured in pure street photography style with long shadows on the ground.

Bicycles locked to a pole in a snowy street scene captured for pure street photography grant 2025 winners.

Silhouettes of two people framed by a bright window, captured in a striking pure street photography style.

Woman in a bright blue top looking at a textured orange wall with dark doorways, capturing a street photography moment.

Silhouettes of people walking through mist in a city square, showcasing pure street photography in dynamic urban light.