Cool Early Entries — Portrait Awards 2026 |
The LensCulture Portrait Awards, now in their 13th year, celebrate exceptional portrait photography by rewarding 35+ photographers worldwide. Our past winners have gone on to be featured in leading magazines, museums, galleries and publications. Selected works will be showcased at our London exhibition, with winners chosen by industry-leading jurors. We welcome all approaches to portraiture—from classic to experimental. Submit your work to be recognized among photography's most innovative voices. Free entry option. |
Deadline: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 |
Images shown above are Editors’ Picks from recent entries. See them all in the online gallery! © Lena Boga, Jeremy Camuset, George Hudson, Andrea Zatelli, Liana Koll, Cristiana Zamboni. |
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L is for Look: A Brief History of Fun Photography in Children’s Books |
Charting the history of children’s photobooks, the exhibition “L is for Look” takes the viewer on an interactive adventure into the dynamic and responsive world of storytelling made possible by combining photographs and words. Photographs by various artists. Exhibition review by Magali Duzant. |
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INTIMATE PORTRAITS OF STRANGERS |
A Walk in the Park? — Street Portraits from NYC |
Amy Horowitz’s photobook, A Walk in the Park?, is a striking collection of portraits taken over five years in and around New York City’s Washington Square Park and the West Village. With a disarming directness, Horowitz invites viewers to look past flamboyant appearances and eccentric style to find something more vulnerable and honest beneath the surface. Almost every person meets the camera with steady, unflinching eye contact, revealing a kind of trust and emotional presence that’s rare in street portraiture. Photographs by Amy Horowitz. Review by Jim Casper. |
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PHOTOGRAPHY EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES |
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| A New Photography Fair in LA! |
SHOW LA is a photography fair, a community, and a creative platform featuring a curated selection of galleries, publishers, institutions and partners from around the world. A welcoming environment where discovery feels personal and is encouraged by a diverse program including a special exhibition, Low-Fi installations, talks, booksignings, a photography competition and an auction. Feb. 26 – Mar. 1, 2026 |
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