Awards & Recognition 2026
Selected awards, shortlistings, and publications.
First Place Winner, © Pure Street Photography Awards 2026, "From Salute to Cheers"
“This is a great example what Street Photography should be, in spite of so many ways to obtain a Street Photograph. Not posed, at all, the location of the subjects is perfect, the black and white is excellent, as well as the lighting measurement. My sincere congratulations. Long Live Street Photography.” – Rui Palha, Internationally Acclaimed Street Photographer
2026
Fine Art Photography Awards "From Salute to Cheers", 3rd place, Street
Another award for “From Salute to Cheers”, a photograph that continues to receive recognition in international photography competitions. This time, it earned third place in the Street Photography category at the 2026 Fine Art Photography Awards.
2026
SILVER AWARD, Photographer of the Year Contest 2025, Street, PROFESSIONAL
The photograph also received Silver in the Professional Street category of the 2025 Photographer of the Year Contest, recognising a candid moment of friendship among young submariners in Westminster.
2025
MONOVISION AWARDS I 3RD PLACE - SINGLE, Street Photography 2026, "Carrying Joy"
Captured in the London Underground, this street photo breaks the monotony of the daily commute with a spontaneous burst of celebration from a hen party. A group of young girls share laughter and fun, their joy spilling into the usually muted atmosphere of the metro. Around them, strangers smile, clap, and watch with curiosity, while others remain quietly unaware—a reminder that even in the most ordinary spaces, people need moments of laughter, joy, and celebration to feel connected.
2026
SILVER AWARD I STREET PROFESSIONAL I exposure awards, "Carrying Joy"
Another Award for ” Carrying Joy”, this time from EXPOSURE ONE AWARDS.
2026
URBAN 2026 photo awards I Edition: 2026 | Section: SINGLE PHOTOS | Theme: STREET I FINALIST, "Carrying Joy"
The photo “Carrying Joy” has advanced to the 2026 finalist list. The final podium will be unveiled on October 25 at the Trieste Photo Days 2026 festival.
2026
"Vinted voyage" FEATURED IN JULY ISSUE OF LFI
Two impeccably dressed strangers on the London Underground, looking as though they had stepped out of another era. For a moment, an ordinary journey felt like a scene from a film. Then the doors closed, and the moment was gone.
Featured in the July 2026 issue of Leica magazine LPF.
2026
BRITISH PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS, SHORTLISTED, "CONFRONTATION", documentary 2026
An elderly man faces police officers during clashes at a large nationalist rally in central London. The protest drew crowds around themes of patriotism, opposition to immigration, and claims of suppressed free speech, before escalating into confrontations with police. Behind them, additional officers and the unseen crowd frame the moment, underscoring the imbalance between individual presence and state authority.
2026
Lithuanian Midsummer Festival FEATURED IN LEICA STORIES, 2026
“During the Midsummer Festival in Lithuania, the photographer not only found motifs at the centre of the festivities, but also during quiet moments at the edge of all the hustle and bustle. ” – LFI I Stories
2026
2nd Place in the Professional Street category at the Chromatic Photography Awards for "The Rain Symphony."
The Rain Symphony won second place in the Professional Street category at the 2025 Chromatic Photography Awards. Taken in Prague after a sudden downpour, the photograph captures a quiet moment as guests gather for an evening concert at the Philharmonic Hall.
2025
1nd Place, FOTOSLOVO 2025 - Category Documentary / Reportage
Part of a documentary series photographed in London on 29 July 2023, this image captures a Muharram march commemorating Imam Hussein ibn Ali. Demonstrators also called for action against anti-Muslim hate, expressing solidarity after the public desecration of the Quran in Stockholm the previous month.
2025
