It's time to kick off the fifth ProgresFestival, an international event celebrating street photography and art.
Our Festival is not for profit. The goal is to discover and showcase images that are true testimonies of our time, without cultural stereotypes. Images that are not clichés. Images by photographers who document meaningful examples of life, stripped of all artifice. Images that awaken connections, provoke insights, and inspire optimism.
We appeal to all photographers with a soul, because this trait is the impetus for all important artistic, political, and social expressions. All serious photographers reflect this trinity in their craft.
The focus is on photographers engaged in daily life, particularly those involved in street photography, documentary photography, and photojournalism. The platform is open to photographers of all levels, without distinguishing between professionals and amateurs, encouraging those with artistic ambitions that transcend specific genres, fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.
The winning photos from the Festival will be published on our website and in our magazine, and exhibited in a place to be announced later.
The theme for the ProgresFestival 2026 photo challenge is "Visions."
Participants are encouraged to explore creative and abstract photography.
They can submit five (5) images each for the single photo section.
At least ten (10) images are requested for the series section and must be accompanied by a note that develops the concept that inspired the series.
Along with the three winners in each category, the jury will be free to bestow various other awards, such as the Best Street Photograph, the Best Artistic Photograph, the Best Portrait, and so forth.
Festival editorial team: Cameron Scott (secretary), …., ….
The files must be renamed with the name_surname_progressive number. Example “Mario_Rossi_01.jpeg”
The longest side must be a maximum of 2000 pixels, at 72 DPI, in JPEG format (.jpg) – A high-resolution JPEG file is required for finalists and winners.
The organiser reserves the right to refuse or exclude any entry at its sole discretion.
All submitted photographs are eligible for the finalist exhibition if they meet the guidelines. Finalists will be featured in the ProgresFestival 2026 exhibition and on social media related to the competition. The organiser will contact finalists to obtain a high-resolution JPEG file of the selected photograph(s), which must be submitted promptly to avoid disqualification. Finalists should also provide the year and location where the photographs were taken. Winners will be announced during the festival on ...., 2026. The organiser cannot provide feedback to those not chosen. The jury's decision is final, and neither the jury members nor the organiser will communicate with photographers about the results.
The images will be judged blind. This means that the judges view the photos without the name or details of the photographer.
Submission open: … 2025
Registration and submission deadline: … 2026 at midnight (GMT+1, Central European Winter Time)
Finalists announcement: …2026
Final exhibition: from … 2026, during ProgresFestival
The jury is composed by:
By entering the photo contest, photographers grant the organiser unconditional permission for five years to use their images exclusively for the ProgresFestival Meeting, including the exhibition, across all media such as social media, online platforms, and print. This use pertains to the contests, festivals, exhibitions, and all promotional and educational activities overseen by the ProgresFestival. Participants cannot claim copyright compensation for this use. Proper credit will be given in each publication. Submitted photographs will not be used for commercial purposes or sold to third parties.
If you have any problems submitting or have any other questions regarding the contest, please contact: progressivestreetphotography[at]gmail.com
The organisation is not responsible for any changes or cancellations of the contest and festival caused by major forces. The organiser reserves the right to cancel or alter the competitions and these conditions without prior notice. Please note that any changes to the competitions will be promptly communicated to participants.
The organiser disclaims any responsibility for potential copyright infringements by third parties. Additionally, the organiser cannot be held liable for claims or complaints arising from individuals appearing in the photos; such responsibility rests with the participant.