Now in its 11th year, the All About Photo Awards – The Mind’s Eye continues to set a global benchmark for discovering new talents and celebrating photographic excellence. The 2026 edition, under the esteemed jury of
Steve McCurry, has unveiled 45 powerful winning images, selected from thousands of submissions
This year’s final selection—representing 15 countries across 4 continents—offers a powerful glimpse into the diversity of contemporary photography. From documentary to conceptual and fine art practices, the winning images reflect a wide range of approaches, stories, and sensibilities. Together, they form a visual dialogue that transcends borders and languages, reminding us of photography’s unique ability to connect us through shared human experience.
This issue features the following artists:
Photographer of the Year 2026:
Matt McClain (United States)
Second place winner:
Brooke Shaden (United States)
Third place winner:
France Leclerc (United States)
Fourth place winner:
Javier Arcenillas (Spain)
Fifth place winner:
Beamie Young (United States)
Tittu Shaji Thomas (India), Wahyu Budiyanto (Indonesia), Buck Holzemer (USA), Max Chu (China), Thaddäus Biberauer (Austria), Florian Wurzinger (Austria), Khaichuin Sim (Malaysia), Jordi Cohen (Spain), Shrikanth Poojari (India), Gavin Libotte (UK/Australia), Chris Yan (China), Zhang Lintao (China), Thibault Gerbaldi (France/United States), Jiri Kostal (Czech Republic), Takeshi Yamamoto (Japan), Andrew Newey (United Kingdom), Md Tanveer Rohan (United States), Eric Seidner (United States), Marco Di Marco (Italy), Prescott Lassman (United States), Gabi Steiner (Austria), Tommi Viitala (Finland), Cesare Simioni (Italy), Asako Naruto (Japan), Kerry Faulkner (Australia), Archie Cludven (China), Fenqiang Liu (United States), Robert Lie (Indonesia), Hervé Boutrouille (France), Marie Kent (France), Seppo Tuomaala (Finland) and Tebani Slade (Australia)
