Opening image: photo by Jesse Marlow, 2011 International Award winner

The International Street Photography Award is looking for exceptional, international photographers who display a unique style and depth of work in the genre of street photography. The ISP Award is at the forefront of a growing global movement to acknowledge and explore this time-honoured photographic tradition. 2011 winner Jesse Marlow from Australia set the bar high and is an inspiration for street photographers the world over. See the 2011 finalists for further inspiration and a guide to what defines street photography. International Awards are open to photographers from anywhere in the world and photographs may be taken anywhere in the last 10 years.

The theme is simply Street Photography. See our definition of street photography in the How to Enter section below. For inspiration see the 2011 finalists.

Application Deadline: Thursday 5 January 2012