{"id":564283,"date":"2026-04-04T14:55:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T14:55:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/564283\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T14:55:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T14:55:24","slug":"the-2026-world-food-photography-awards-shortlist-has-been-announced-35-pics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/564283\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2026 World Food Photography Awards Shortlist Has Been Announced (35 Pics)"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re excited to share a glimpse into this year\u2019s World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae<\/a>, as the 2026 shortlist has just been revealed. Bringing together thousands of entries from over 50 countries, the competition once again highlights the incredible diversity and creativity found in food photography from around the world.<\/p>\n

From growing and harvesting to cooking, eating, and celebrating, these images go far beyond what\u2019s on the plate. They offer a powerful look into everyday life, culture, and tradition \u2013 captured through the universal language of food.<\/p>\n

With an esteemed international judging panel led by renowned food photographer David Loftus, the competition continues to set the standard for visual storytelling in this field. The winners across 27 categories will be announced on June 2 in London, but for now, we invite you to explore some of the standout images that made it onto this year\u2019s shortlist.<\/p>\n

Scroll down to see the photographs that impressed the judges and celebrate the art of food photography at its finest.<\/p>\n

More info: worldfoodphotographyawards.com<\/a> | Instagram<\/a> | Facebook<\/a> | x.com<\/a><\/p>\n

A Guatemalan pineapple vendor has set up his stall in the middle of a road where there is nothing for miles. The pineapples are sold whole or sliced \u200b\u200bwith a strawberry topping.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Valentina Bollea\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

Urban Farmers, carrying a raft board of Lemongrass, returning it to the deep water bed after harvesting. Oko Farms is an outdoor aquaponic farm in Brooklyn, New York.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Valery Rizzo\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

With Mount Semeru rising in the background, villagers in East Java of Indonesia rear goats as a vital food source. Goats provide nutritious meat and milk, supporting daily diets and festivals. Adapted to the volcanic terrain, they also offer steady income and food security for rural families.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Arun Saha\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

At La Perseverancia Market in Bogot\u00e1, Colombia, dozens of vendors prepare lunch simultaneously.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Sebastian Kahnert\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cDashitao\u201d(peach-shaped cake making) has become a signature New Year folk custom in the rural Huizhou region of Anhui Province.China. The surface is often adorned with red or cinnabar, and the final product, resembling a peach, is symbolic of ‘double blessings’ and ‘good fortune.’ In 2018, it was listed as a representative item of ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage. In the scene, family members of all generations gather together in warmth and harmony, unfolding like a scroll of reunion. Rice and flour are blended and gently pressed into molds, forming the first shapes of shitao.Nearby, the daughter prepares vegetables and cooks,The photo fully shows the rich flavor of the New Year and the warmth of family unity.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Guoquan Hu\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

Phuktal Monastery in the Zanskar valley is both picturesque and unique. The multi-story Gompa is only accessible by foot and is situated clinging to the cliff face above the Tsarap river. While exploring the monastery we passed the smoke-stained kitchen where the cook was preparing dinner for the resident monks.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Gavin Burnett\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

Close up detail of homegrown Summer Chocolate Oyster Mushrooms, showing the delicate fan like structure of the gills of the edible fungi.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Kate Ireland\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

Sushi Doughnuts reinterprets a familiar form through precise food styling and graphic composition. By transforming sushi into doughnut shapes, the work plays with expectation, repetition and symmetry. Bold colour, negative space and clean structure emphasise pattern and balance, allowing the ingredients to function simultaneously as food and design, creating a vibrant, visually dynamic composition.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Verity Genco\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

Jean-Michel Deiss, biodynamic producer in Alsace. Most of his wines are white but here he is foot treading his Pinot Noir grapes for his red wine.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Claes Lofgren\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

Boom lights on quads illuminate vineyard rows and can create dramatic lighting with rich, warm colours. This tonal aesthetic has always appealed to me. I wanted to gain a unique perspective of this Los Carneros harvest and used a drone to show the scene in its near entirety.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Andrew Lincoln\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

Use your imagination and you will see things differently. Then you might stick a toy airplane onto blue paper and use lots of biscuits to create a city. Lie down on the floor and take photos upwards through the glass. The photograph is part of my long-term project of surreal still lifes.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Kv\u011bta Tr\u010dkov\u00e1\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Chloe Hardwick\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

A Smoked Old Fashioned. A dramatic, aromatic twist of the classic Old Fashioned dating back to the 1800s. This image presents the historic cocktail on a cracked vintage leather table, highlighting its traditional ingredients with a contemporary touch of wood chips smoke\u200b,\u200b creating a beautiful sensory\u200b and visual experience.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Orly Catz\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

This young woman ,engaged in domestic work in a traditional Danish setting, evokes a simpler way of life.The lighting plays a crucial role in this image, with sunlight streaming in from the windows creating highlights and deep shadows that enhance texture and dimension of the objects and surfaces. A glimpse into a rustic kitchen, where tradition meets the present time.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Judith Balari\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

An out-take from a book I photographed for cupcake decorator Rachel Lindsay (@cakedbyrach). Over the three-week shoot, she used leftover icing to create this glorious scene, which became the inside cover for the book.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Harriet Harcourt\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

La Feria de Sevilla has always celebrated food: starting as a livestock fair in 1847, it has become a week-long revelry centered around 1000 casetas sharing tapas. Traditions are passed through food, dress and dance. No fair, however traditional, would be complete without the largest, pinkest cotton candy.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Ana S\u00e1nchez-Moreno Royer\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

A silent street; the scene unfolds at night, on a quiet street in Osaka. The air is cool, slightly humid, and the neon lights cast a cold, white glow that contrasts sharply with the surrounding darkness. A man dressed in red stands motionless before a vending machine. The machine illuminates the scene with an artificial light.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Marlyse Changeas\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

On the Mediterranean shore, a pug lounges inside a sun-drenched camper, gazing at a flaky cinnamon roll and a golden muffin. This shot celebrates the simple, sweet joys of life by the sea and the irresistible temptation of a perfect pastry.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Sylvie Pabion Mart\u00edn\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

These are the newest recruits to a nunnery near Yangon, Myanmar. They are likely to be orphans or refugees from fighting in the country but here they have found a place of refuge, security and companionship.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Sue O’Connell\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

Goldenberries, juicy mandarin and daffodils arranged with white blooms representing renewal – a symphony of spring approaching.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Ania Matczuk\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

The image shows a close-up, highly detailed view of vibrant red pomegranate seeds. The seeds appear glossy and translucent, with tiny water droplets clinging to their smooth surfaces. The rich crimson tones dominate the frame, creating a vivid and almost luminous effect. The macro perspective highlights the juicy texture and natural shine of the seeds, making them look fresh and appetizing.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Yesim Yavuz\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

Vietnamese fishermen preserve the old traditions and commitment to providing fresh fish everyday on the beaches of the vibrant and modern city of Da Nang. The basket boat is a symbol of the fishermen’s dedication to their craft, the sea and to retaining Vietnamese culture.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Laura Burgon\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

Classic hot dogs being sold seat to seat at an Orioles Baseball game in Camden Yards, Baltimore.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Al Higgins\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Alex Pr\u00f3ner\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

Captured at the test kitchen of Masque in Mumbai, this image shows the chef experimenting with freezing food using liquid nitrogen. Known for its ingredient-driven philosophy, Masque champions locally sourced Indian produce, reimagined through progressive techniques and contemporary tasting menus.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Athul Prasad\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

I just wanted to take a few photos – not in some faraway drought\u2011stricken land, but on a German vegetable field before it was harvested. Yet where lettuce once grew, I found this scene instead\u2026 and still, for those who look carefully, hope begins to grow.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Regina Merl\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

FREEWORK | Bring them chocolate! Two little monkeys, fingers in the pot, chocolate everywhere. Styled for mess, framed for magic \u2014 drips, swirls, and indulgent chaos to celebrates sweetness and joy. Chocolate that steals the show, and sweet memories!<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Annenas Photography | Anne Pluijms\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Laura Canaparo\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

The photographic possibilities offered by drones are incredible. This image was taken in Oltrep\u00f2 Pavese, and captures the Poggio Pregana hill from a bird’s eye view. A magical place where excellent wine is produced and where you can spend wonderful moments in contact with nature or with friends. I shoot at dawn or dusk to capture these lights, and I enjoy these places to the fullest, in silence and admiration.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Alessandro Anglisani\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

Dome shaped cake decorated with piped buttercream, edible gold splashes and fresh morello cherries<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Aggie Banks\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

This wedding at The Royal Crescent Hotel sees a group of friends enacting their traditional race to eat dessert without using hands or cutlery. The winner, who inhaled his in no time at all, celebrated emphatically whilst the others attempted to finish with various degrees of success and decorum.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Simon Biffen\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

Picture from campaign for Hochland cheese brand. Food Stylist: Gabi Sowa Retouching by Katarzyna K\u0119dro\u0144<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Photo: Greg Klukowski Food Stylist: Gabi Sowa\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

Celebrated at harvest time in northern Vietnam, the New Rice Festival is a moment of gratitude. Freshly harvested rice is prepared and offered with traditional foods, sticky rice, cakes, and tea as thanks to the land and to ancestors for sustenance and continuity.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Viet Van Tran\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

In Tanzania\u2019s East Rift Corridor, water travels the way love often does, quietly, repeatedly, without witnesses. A father rides it home across cracked earth near Lake Eyasi, carrying the one thing a family cannot postpone. Each trip buys health, strength, and another day that holds together. In a landscape shaped by drought, care becomes logistics, and survival keeps rolling.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Wim Demessemaekers\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n

A literal representation of a Fish Cake. The image is completely different to what you would expect to see if you just read the title but yet it is still beautiful in its own right.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Photo: Tracey Rose-Innes\/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi\u00ae <\/a><\/p>\n