Winners of the 2026 World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi

The winners of this year's World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi have been announced, celebrating food storytelling across the world. The winners of the 27 categories were unveiled by chef and food writer Gennaro Contaldo at the Mall Galleries in London this evening.

"These Awards highlight the power of photography to tell food stories from around the world," says Dave Samuels, Brand Director of Tenderstem Bimi Broccolini and headline sponsor of the Awards. "The remarkable images remind us of the essential role food plays in communities across the globe - through growing, harvesting, cooking, eating, celebrating and surviving. Whatever changes the world goes through, food remains central to our lives."

This year's edition of the contest saw nearly 9000 entries from over 50 countries. The judging panel was chaired by David Loftus, a legendary food photographer, and included Claire Reichenbach, CEO, James Beard Foundation; Tom Athron, CEO, Fortnum & Mason; Rein Skullerud, Senior Photographer & Photo Editor, World Food Program; Jamie Oliver, Chef, Restaurateur; and Olia Hercules, Food Campaigner, Activist, Author and Chef.

An exhibition of all 203 finalists will be on view at the Mall Galleries, London, from June 3 to June 7. We've included a selection of the category winners below, but you can see all of the 2026 finalists and category winners on the contest website.

Overall Winner and Fortnum & Mason Food at the Table

Title: A Woman Eats in the Canteen of the Soviet-era Sanatorium

Photo credit: Jo Kearney / World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi

Nationality: British

Description: The Khoja Obi Garm sanatorium (health hotel), Tajikistan, is a brutalist concrete monstrosity built on hot radon gas-infused springs in the mountains. During Soviet times, communist workers were given two weeks annual holiday here. Today, its low price - $28 per day including full board and treatments - attracts ordinary Tajiks plus tourists from the neighboring 'Stans' and the odd backpacker. Treatments include hot pools and steam rooms, wax wraps and tanning barrels, plus hearty, healthy meals.

Instagram: @jokearneyphotography

Cream of the Crop

Title: Ine Fishing Village, Kyoto, Japan

Photo credit: Albert González / World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi

Nationality: Spanish

Description: Squids drying in the sun using the traditional Japanese technique of Himono in the fishing village of Ine, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.

Technical details: Canon EOS 6D | EF 70-200mm F4L IS USM | 89mm | F6.3 | 1/3200 sec | ISO 125

Instagram: @leckerstudio

Cake Award

Title: A Mid-Century Man and His Cake

Photo credit: Claudia Anton / World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi

Nationality: Australian

Description: This image creates a cinematic mid-century mood with high contrast, warm tones and textures. The cake is the centerpiece with symmetrical lines and buttercream swirls glowing in the firelight. The scene is filled with hidden vintage surprises, family heirlooms and trinkets. A nod to the era and a moment in time.

Instagram: @thesugarologist

Bring Home the Harvest

Title: Early Morning Catch, Hooghly River

Photo credit: Marco Rutten / World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi

Nationality: Dutch

Description: At sunrise beneath Howrah Bridge, a small crew hauls in their nets on the Hooghly River. River fish remain everyday food and income here: catches from boats like this are sold in nearby markets and prepared that very morning in Bengali kitchens. A quiet, collective harvest beneath the city’s busiest crossing.

Technical details: Canon EOS 6D Mark II | EF 24-105mm F4L IS II USM | 35mm | F7.1 | 1/80 sec |ISO 100

Instagram: @marcophotoworld

Champagne Taittinger Wedding Food Photographer

Title: Twin Bridesmaids Enjoy Canapés, Devon, UK

Photo credit: Emma Stoner / World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi

Nationality: British

Description: May 2025. Twin bridesmaids enjoy canapés of 'Proper Crisps' at Jess & Tom's wedding. They are pictured in the gardens at The Grain Store in Devon, UK.

Technical details: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | EF 24-70mm F2.8L II USM | 35mm | F3.5 | 1/1000 sec | ISO 500

Instagram: @emmastonerphotos

Food Influencer

Title: Noodles

Photo credit: Maja Lewicz / World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi

Nationality: Polish

Description: Dark, moody noodles with texture that you can almost feel. Mysterious, bold and irresistible.

Technical details: Canon EOS 6D Mark II | EF 50mm F1.8 STM | F10 | 0.3 sec | ISO 100

Instagram: @veggie_intervention

Louis Jadot Wine Photographer of the Year - Overall Winner (and People)

Title: In the Depths of the Deposit

Photo credit: Juan Miguel Ortuño Martinez / World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi

Nationality: Spanish

Description: During the cleaning of the underground tanks, Pedro goes down and cleans the walls and floor of the remains of the previous wine with pressurized water. Once clean, his partner lowers a small bucket with a sponge inside to collect the remains that are left in the lower corner.

Technical details: Canon EOS R5 | EF 24mm F1.4L II USM | F1.6 | 1/125 sec | ISO 6400

Instagram: @ortunojuanmiguel

Louis Jadot Wine Photographer of the Year - Places

Title: The Hidden Vineyard, Pokolbin NSW, Australia

Photo credit: Chris Elfes / World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi

Description: This vineyard is just beside a main road, but you can't see it unless you stop. It is sort of hidden. This image was taken while Mount Pleasant Wines picked their Semillon grapes. I stopped to shoot the ground action, but the drone gave me a great perspective, and nature did its best to help me.

Technical details: DJI Air 2S | 22mm equiv. | F2.8 | 1/800 sec | ISO 200

Louis Jadot Wine Photographer of the Year - Produce

Title: In the Eye of the Kvevri

Photo credit: Luke Carver / World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi

Nationality: British

Description: Point-of-view shot from inside a traditional kvevri during the 2025 grape harvest in Georgia.

Technical details: Canon EOS 6D | EF 16-35mm F2.8L II USM | 16mm | F2.8 | 1/800 sec | ISO 12,800

Instagram: @lukecarverphoto

The James Beard Foundation Photography Award

Title: At the Register

Photo credit: Daniel D Kwak / World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi

Nationality: American

Description: A moment of respite from the line at Hadja Marley, an authentic Senegalese eatery in Brooklyn. This portrait captures the daily rhythm of life on Fulton Street, focusing on the steady presence of the staff and the traditional West African flavors that bring the local community together. A study of neighborhood service.

Technical details: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | 24-70mm F2.8 | 51mm | F3.2 | 1/500 sec | ISO 3200

Instagram: @foodcre8ive, @dkcre8ive

Hotel Art Group Food Stylist Award

Title: Raw Pairing No.2

Photo credit: Styling: Sarah Ghijselinck | Photo: Sandra Declercq / World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi

Nationality: Belgian

Description: Instead of presenting a finished dish, this image focuses on the ingredients behind the pairing. Salt, fat and vegetal bitterness are arranged in balance, illustrating how wine pairing originates in the interaction of fundamental flavors rather than the final recipe.

Technical details: Canon EOS R | EF 100mm F2.8 Macro USM | F20 | 1/125 sec | ISO 100

Instagram: @sarahghijselinck.foodstyling

Food in the Field

Title: Dusty Journey

Photo credit: Serkan Dogus / World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi

Description: Every morning, hundreds of sheep arrive in the village from the high pastures of Mount Nemrut for milking. After the milking is completed, at sunset, the sheep set out once again toward Mount Nemrut, and their dusty journey begins.

Technical details: Sony a7R III | FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS | 164mm | F8 | 1/400 sec | ISO 100

Claire Aho Award for Women Photographers

Title: Granny's Welcoming Gift of Love

Photo credit: Kellie Carter / World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi

Nationality: American

Description: This home affirms the true meaning of family. Where home is sustained by generosity, where love is expressed through making, sharing and showing up again and again. Where Granny's smile, fresh-baked cookies and a cold glass of milk can make even the bleakest of days bright again.

World of Drinks

Title: Campari Barmen, Milan

Photo credit: Marie-Louise Moutafchieva / World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi

Nationality: Canadian/Bulgarian

Description: I happened by chance to turn my attention to the local bar on the corner of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Camparino. The expression of the barman and the waiter dressed in white tuxedos instantly created a story I had to capture. It was one of those moments where I found myself in the right place at the right time.

Technical details: Sony a7 III | FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS | 70mm | F6.3 |1/160 sec | ISO 320

Instagram: @marielouphotography

Food for the Family supported by The Felix Project

Title: The Final Touch

Photo credit: Michela Balboni and Federico Borella / World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi

Nationality: Italian

Description: Little Asilbek touching the hot bread, straight out of the family tandoor. In Samarkand (Uzbekistan), the 'non' is unlike any other: round, dense, with a thick, chewy crust, and always marked in its center with black sesame seeds.

Technical details: Leica SL2-S | Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH. | 35mm | F5 | 1/320 sec | ISO 800

Instagram: @_michelabalboni_

Jamie Oliver Youth Prize 13 - 17

Title: Chhath Puja Offerings

Photo credit: Indigo Larmour / World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi

Nationality: Irish

Description: During Chhath Puja, food offerings are held by devotees, who stand in bodies of water as they pray to the sun god, Surya. This Puja is predominantly performed by women, and is always vibrant and colorful, particularly when observed in a rural setting, such as this in West Bengal, India.

Technical details: Nikon D600 | AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm F4G ED VR | 24mm | F4 | 1/640 sec | ISO 250

Instagram: @i_larmour

Politics of Food

Title: Irebero Miller

Photo credit: Glenn Vanderbeke / World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi

Description: Portrait of a female miller after processing grains into cornmeal. At Vocational Training Center Irebero, single women are trained as millers.

Technical details: Canon EOS 600D | Tokina atx-i 11-16mm F2.8 | 11mm | F3.2 | 1/40 sec | ISO 400

M&S Food Rising Star

Title: The Making of Granola Bars

Photo credit: Sarah-Vanessa Schneider / World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi

Nationality: Swiss

Description: This image captures the process of making granola bars, highlighting the warm afternoon light spilling across a rustic setting dominated by browns and blues. The human element grounds the quiet mood of the scene. Sometimes a story isn't told in the finished dish, but in the act of making it.

Technical details: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | EF 85mm F1.2L II USM | F3.5 | 1/10 sec | ISO 100

Instagram: @velvetandvinegar

unearthed Food for Sale

Title: Cabbage Market. Mohastangor, Bogura, Bangladesh

Photo credit: Kazi Mohammad Golam Quddus / World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi

Nationality: Bangladeshi

Description: In Mahasthangarh, Bogra, a large vegetable market comes alive each morning. Farmers bring in their freshly harvested cabbages, usually transported by rickshaw vans, and gather for the daily cabbage market. Traders buy the produce here and supply it to Dhaka and other major cities.

Technical details: Hasselblad L2D-20c | 24mm F2.8 | F5.6 | 1/80 sec | ISO 400

Production Paradise Previously Published

Title: Poaching

Photo credit: Erik Lafontaine / World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi

Nationality: Belgian

Description: A poached mackerel emerging from a deep, shadowed broth. Controlled lighting sculpts texture and surface tension. The image plays with darkness and stillness, turning humble preparation into a study of depth, contrast and restrained drama.

Technical details: Fujifilm GFX 100S II | GF 55mm F1.7 R WR | F4 | 1/125 sec | ISO 100

Instagram: @helloeriklafontaine

RPS Student Food Photographer of the Year

Title: Red Cocktail

Photo credit: Lara Zeh / World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi

Nationality: German

Description: A sophisticated, monochromatic study of heat and elegance. This deep crimson composition uses a precise spotlight to highlight the glass’s silhouette and create depth. Featuring a hand-crafted chili-sugar rim, the image focuses on geometric symmetry and rich textures, translating the cocktail’s spicy character into a bold, artistic statement.

Technical details: Canon EOS R6 Mark III | RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM | 70mm | F18 | 1/250 sec | ISO 640

Instagram: @_larazeh_

The Philip Harben Award for Food in Action

Title: Proven Recipe

Photo credit: Lehóczki Balázs / World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi

Nationality: Hungarian

Description: I had planned this image for six to seven years, but kept postponing it, feeling unworthy of capturing them. Now, because of their age, I couldn’t wait. Grandma went to the hairdresser, Grandpa shaved, and I filled their kitchen with studio gear. When she saw the photograph, my grandmother called me an artist.

Technical details: Fujifilm GFX 100 | GF 45mm F2.8 R WR | F4.5 | 1/125 sec | ISO 640

Instagram: @lehoczkistudio

World Food Program Food for Life

Title: The Open Air Hotel

Photo credit: Mithail Afrige Chowdhury / World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi

Nationality: Bangladeshi

Description: An open-air restaurant owner serves food to her customers. She sells at a low price so that daily laborers who work at the Gabtoli coal station can afford it. The photograph was taken in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Technical details: iPhone 12 Pro Max | 26mm equiv. | F1.6 | 1/120 sec | ISO 50

Instagram: @mithail_afrige

Street Food

Title: Kyoto Street Vendor

Photo credit: Kara Baird / World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi

Nationality: Australian

Description: Shot in Kyoto, Japan in September 2025, this image was taken in a split second as I moved through the packed, sweaty crowd at Nishiki Market. With barely any space to stop, I raised the camera and captured a brief, unfiltered moment of the energy and intensity of the market at its busiest.

Instagram: @karabairdphotography

The Bimi Prize

Title: Candied Pear

Photo credit: Anne Mason-Hoerter / World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi

Nationality: Canadian

Description: I wanted to create a unique image of candied fruit, and I have always been fascinated by the transparency of colors revealed through the process. I began by slicing a pear very thinly and boiling the slices in a mixture of sugar and water. Once the slices became transparent, I laid them out to dry on paper. The image was created using sugar water and a pear slice placed on a glass sheet, along with coloured plastic in front of a table lamp. I photographed the setup multiple times from different angles, and finally, I used Photoshop to combine the various images.

Instagram: @annehoerter

Zeniko (Godox sub-brand) launched a new RF12 M round-head mini flash with a universal hot shoe, compatible with Canon, Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm, Olympus, and Pentax cameras.

Additional information:

• Price: $49.90
• Design: Round head with proprietary optics + included dome diffuser. Tilts up to 90° and swivels 270°. Ultra-light at 90g and pocketable.
• Power: 6 manual levels (1/32 to 1/1). Recycle time ~2.5s at full power. Modest but capable output for its size.
• Battery: Built-in 350mAh Li-ion. Up to 500 full-power flashes per charge. USB-C charging (~1h 10m).
• Triggering: Manual flash only. Built-in photocell with S1/S2 optical slave modes (S2 works with TTL cameras). No TTL or wireless radio.

New: Zeniko ZA12 mini retro flash

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GoPro has disclosed “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue as a going concern in amended financial filings released June 1, 2026. The company and its auditor cited ongoing losses, negative cash flow, looming debt covenant breaches, and “unprecedented” spikes in memory costs – up as much as 115% — driven by AI demand.

The warning comes on top of weak Q1 2026 results: revenue fell 26% year-over-year to $99 million, while GAAP gross margin collapsed to 4.3% from 32.1% a year earlier. GoPro expects continued losses and negative cash flow in the near term.

GoPro is up for sale again

Just three weeks earlier, the company launched its new MISSION series cameras and announced a strategic review that could lead to a sale or merger. Shares dropped sharply on the going-concern news.

New GoPro Mission 1 Pro camera unveiled with 50MP 1″ sensor and a model with MFT mount

Here is the quote from the financial filings:

Substantial Doubt About the Company’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has incurred operating losses and negative operating cash flows, and has obligations under its financing arrangements which become due within the next twelve months if certain covenants are not met, that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 1. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. (source)

Update on the GoPro vs. Insta360 lawsuit

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The Zeiss teaser from two weeks ago was for a new line of Horizon full-frame 2x anamorphic cinema prime lenses:

• Seven focal lengths: 35mm, 40mm, 50mm, 75mm, 100mm, 150mm, 200mm
• Fast T2.3 aperture (T2.9 on the 200mm)
• Built-in focus and iris motors integrated into the lens body (no external motors needed)
• Swappable look-tuning rear element for adjustable character while keeping calibration
• Consistent 114mm front diameter and LPL mount across the set
• Classic 2x look with pronounced oval bokeh and stretched depth/scale
• Neutral, low-aberration baseline optimized for VFX and creative tuning
• Initial shipping (40/50/75mm) starts in September 2026; full set rolls out through 2027
• Pricing not yet announced (check availability at B&H Photo
• Product page
• Additional information

ZEISS Introduces Horizon Anamorphic: Full-Frame 2x Anamorphics with a New Lens Technology Platform

ZEISS unveils the Horizon Anamorphic series, a new lineup of full frame 2x anamorphic cinema lenses designed to deliver a distinctive cinematic look along with a new lens technology platform that brings the speed and precision demanded by contemporary production workflows. Spanning 35 mm to 200 mm across seven focal lengths, Horizon lenses combine their anamorphic look with pronounced oval bokeh and a stretched sense of spatial depth with a lightweight, fully integrated motor system that eliminates the need for external focus or iris motors.

“With Horizon Anamorphics we bring the next chapter of ZEISS cinema optics to life by combining cutting‑edge technology with a refined image that preserves the human, cinematic feel”, explains Christophe Casenave, Head of Business Unit Cinematography at ZEISS.

One lens, multiple looks

The Horizon series is engineered with a neutral baseline look designed to encourage versatility, accepting filtration, LUTs, and diverse lighting approaches without imposing a baked-in feel. Instead, ZEISS introduces an optional interchangeable look tuning back element — a proprietary optical integration that allows crew to dial-in a nuanced individual lens look. Mounted via the ZEISS Interchangeable Mount System (IMS), it alters sharpness, contrast, and overall character with a simple eight-screw swap, while preserving scale accuracy and calibration.

Seamless integration

Whisper-quiet and ultra-reliable focus and iris motors are built directly into the lens body, offering compatibility with ARRI and Preston LCS systems via serial or LBUS connections. Factory-calibrated absolute encoders store all lens scales within the lens. This creates a single consistent source for metadata, eliminating the need for re-mapping scales or re-rigging motors between setups. Dual displays and touch panels directly on the lens barrel allow quick focus or iris checks.

“Horizon marks a new reference platform for us that integrates lens motors, data and ecosystem compatibility and by that enables faster, end‑to‑end production workflows,” Casenave adds.

Low distortion, stable color, and minimized aberrations make the Horizon lenses well-suited to VFX-intensive productions requiring clean keying, tracking, and CG integration. All seven lenses come with LPL mount and share a consistent 114mm front diameter to support balanced handheld, gimbal, drone, crane, and car-rig operation. A fast T2.3 stop across the full frame coverage set (T2.9 at 200 mm) provides shallow-depth-of-field anamorphic even in challenging lighting conditions. Built-in processing and on-board memory are designed to support future expansions including broader ecosystem compatibility, extended metadata capabilities, and potential autofocus integration.

Availability

The 40mm, 50mm, and 75mm Horizon Anamorphic lenses are scheduled to ship in September 2026 through authorized ZEISS cinema dealers, with 35mm, 100mm, 150mm, and 200mm focal lengths following in 2026 and 2027.

New Cooke, Thypoch, Blazar, and Zeiss cinema lenses

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Here are the latest/updated Leica SL3-P camera rumors:

• 44.3MP sensor (based on the Panasonic S1RII that was announced in February 2025, see previous coverage)
• Improved AF (better than the SL3-S)
• Video capabilities could be lower than those of other SL3 models
• Rumored to be announced around May-June 2026
• The new Leica SL3-P model will be positioned between the current Leica SL3 (60MP) and the Leica SL2-S (24MP)
• Approximately 800 autofocus points
• The body and operating concept are very similar to the new Panasonic generation
• Expected retail price around €5,900
• There is also some talk about Leica introducing a new SL 100mm APO macro lens
• The Leica SL3-P camera is rumored to be announced at the end of June (around June 22-25th)

This just in: Chinese HSG reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Blackstone’s and, potentially, Kaufmann’s stakes in Leica Camera.

New Leica SL camera model based on the Panasonic S1RII rumored to be announced next year

Leica SL3-P camera rumors

What’s next for Leica? (May 2026 update)

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PhotonsToPhotos released the photographic dynamic range data and other sensor measurements for the OM System OM-3 camera

Leatherettes for Ricoh vintage film cameras

Chinese HSG reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Blackstone’s and potentially Kaufmann’s stake in Leica Camera

A new Light Lens Lab 75mm f/1.5 Z21 lens for Leica M-mount will be announced on June 5th

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Image: GoPro

GoPro is coming off of what may be one of its most exciting product announcements in years, but its most recent communication to investors and regulators could cast a shadow over the launch. In it, the company says that new market forces "raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern," citing "unprecedented increases and volatility in memory costs" that have seen price increases of up to 115%.

There's a fair amount of nuance and complexity to the situation, most of which is pretty deep in the financial weeds. The upshot is that the company's management is taking several steps to try and avoid defaulting on loans, including exploring a sale or merger, investigating "opportunities within the defense and aerospace sector," selling "certain non-critical assets" and negotiating with lenders. It also says that it's "reducing operating expenses through disciplined cost management," citing its recently announced layoff of 23% of its workforce.

Despite this, GoPro says that some of its plans "are dependent upon factors outside" its control, and that there are no assurances it'll be able to continue as a going concern. If it can't, the company says it "may be required to significantly reduce, restructure,
cease operations, or seek protection under the Federal bankruptcy laws," though it points out that it hasn't started on any specific bankruptcy plans.

In the document, GoPro says it "expects to continue to incur operating losses and negative operating cash flows" due to lower-than-expected sale throughout the first few months of 2026. Hopefully, the company can find a way to turn things around soon, though if memory pricing is a major factor, it may be a while before things really improve.