The Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait prize – tenderness, traditions and a table of hair | Taylor Wessing photographic portrait prize

The Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait prize showcases the work of young photographers, amateurs and established professionals in the very best of contemporary photography. From almost 6,000 submissions, four images were shortlisted, with Martina Holmberg’s Mel the winner of this year’s prize

The exhibition is at the National Portrait Gallery, London, from 13 November to 8 February 2026