The 2026 jury
India · United States · Austria
Three distinct practices. One shared commitment to photography. Meet the photographers who will judge the first edition — and see the work behind their perspective.
Your entry puts your photograph in front of the specialist juror for your category. The three jurors then select the overall winner together, from the category winners.
01 / Portrait
Kolkata, India
Leica Akademie workshop instructor
A Kolkata-based street and documentary photographer with a distinctive eye for people and everyday life. Featured by Leica Camera India, he shares his experience through Leica Akademie workshops.
Your Portrait juror
02 / Documentary
Los Angeles, United States
World Press Photo winner · 2026
An internationally published photojournalist and World Press Photo winner. His photographs have appeared in The New York Times, TIME and National Geographic, bringing a powerful perspective on people and the world around them.
Your Documentary juror
03 / Editorial
Vienna, Austria
Fashion & editorial photographer
An editorial and fashion photographer whose work has appeared in MR PORTER and WIENERIN. As Creative Director & Photography Lead at Büro Ludwina, he brings a sharp eye for style, visual storytelling and contemporary imagery.
Your Editorial juror
Visual strength, originality, category relevance, storytelling and ethical integrity guide the judging. Every package follows the same process. Entry does not include individual feedback or a promise of publication.
Professional references describe the jurors’ own work. The organisations named are not presented as award sponsors or partners.
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