The photography foundation awards
2025 winners
Welcome to the Winners Gallery for all seven categories of the Photography Foundation Awards 2025. Congratulations to all the winners, shortlisted images and everyone who entered. A special thanks for all our sponsors and judges who made the 2025 Awards possible.
Thank you sponsors:
the overall winner
Jamie Manfield
Congratulations to Jamie Manfield for being the overall winner of the Photography Foundation Awards 2025. The overall winner is selected from the seven individual category winners and voted on by our panel of judges and is the winner of the Leica grant.
OVERALL WINNER – Image by Jamie Manfield
Category 1 - Black & White
Sponsored by Black+White Photography Magazine
Focusing on the art of monochrome photography, where form, contrast, and texture take centre stage. Through the absence of colour, emphasise the timeless quality and emotional intensity that black and white imagery uniquely conveys.
winner
WINNER – Image by Reza Ismailzada
Runner-Up
RUNNER-UP – Image by Rajesh Dhar “The Cyclist”
Highly Commended
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Image by Amy Heller
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Image by Arthur Petrillo
Category 2 - Landscapes (Urban + Nature)
Sponsored by Manfrotto
Capture the grandeur and subtle beauty of the natural and built environment. From majestic mountain ranges to modern architecture, this category celebrates the awe-inspiring diversity of Earth’s landscapes and Cities, revealing the power, serenity, and delicate balance of the spaces around us.
Winner
WINNER – Image by Harvey Tomlinson
Runner-Up
RUNNER-UP – Image by Derry Ainsworth
Highly Commended
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Image by Svetlana Fadeeva
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Image by Anna Rossetti
Category 3 - Music
Sponsored by VLF Records
Celebrate the essence of music by capturing moments that reflect the passion and energy of live performances, backstage scenes, and personal interactions between musicians and their audiences. This category welcomes images that express the emotional power of music.
Winner
WINNER – Image by Connie Burke
Runner-Up
RUNNER-UP – Image by Morris Shamah
Highly Commended
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Image by Clemence Rebourg
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Image by Lynford James
Category 4 - Portraits & People
Sponsored by The Photography Foundation
Reveal the depth of human character through portraits that explore emotion, identity, and personality. Whether intimate close-ups or environmental portraits, this category highlights the diverse stories and beauty of individuals from all walks of life.
Winner
WINNER – Image by Jon Dragonette
Runner-Up
RUNNER-UP – Image by Natali Agryzkova
Highly Commended
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Image by Alex Bex
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Image by Nora Obergeschwandner
Category 5 - Social Documentary
Sponsored by LIMI London
Focus on storytelling through impactful images that reflect cultural, social, or political realities. This category seeks to highlight significant issues, explore human experiences, and bring attention to meaningful causes through visual storytelling narratives.
Winner
WINNER – Image by Le Thang
Runner-Up
RUNNER-UP – Image by Kantaya New
Highly Commended
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Image by Rosa Mariniello
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Image by Abdelrahman Alkahlout
Category 6 - Street Photography
Capture the raw, candid moments of everyday life in urban spaces. From bustling city streets to quiet corners, showcase the vibrant energy, spontaneity, and human interactions that unfold in public settings.
Winner
WINNER – Image by Felix Barth-Vollmann - “Inverted Vision Defying Gravity”
Runner-Up
RUNNER-UP – Image by Andres Ibanez
Highly Commended
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Image by Anoukit Kithsavath
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Image by Selaru Ovidiu