Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2026

The Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize showcases a wide range of portraits from inspiring contemporary photographers. It is one of the most prestigious global photography awards, celebrating the very best in contemporary portraiture.

The Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize is one of the most prestigious global photography awards, celebrating the very best in contemporary portraiture. Exhibited annually at the National Portrait Gallery, London, it showcases talented professional and amateur photographers from around the world. Fully illustrated in colour throughout, it includes interviews with all prize-winning photographers, alongside extended captions for each exhibited work and insights from the judges.This book provides a unique opportunity to see an inspiring range of portraits from contemporary photographers selected from thousands of submissions.