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Hey there! Today we're diving into some seriously drool-worthy food photos from the 2026 World Food Photography Awards - think of it as a food photo party you didn’t know you needed. Let's jump right into these mouthwatering shots!

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Warning: looking at these may make you super hungry. Proceed with snacks nearby.

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The Philip Harben Award For Food In Action: Proven Recipe By Balázs Lehoczki, Hungary

The Philip Harben Award For Food In Action: Proven Recipe By Balázs Lehoczki, Hungary

Balázs Lehóczki/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

This one's been years in the making! Balázs finally snapped his grandma and grandpa looking fresh and fabulous in their kitchen. Grandma got her hair done, Grandpa shaved, and the kitchen turned into a studio. Grandma even called him an artist - aww!

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    MPB Award For Innovation: Family Portrait By Hussam Sleiby, Jordan

    MPB Award For Innovation: Family Portrait By Hussam Sleiby, Jordan

    Hussam Sleiby/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    This photo is veggie-family goals! A white and a purple eggplant pose as mom and dad inside a fancy antique frame, while three striped little eggplants stand proudly in front. The warm lighting makes this veggie squad super nostalgic and cozy.

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    #3

    Big Winner: A Woman Grabs a Bite at a Soviet-Era Sanatorium Canteen By Jo Kearney, UK

    Big Winner: A Woman Grabs a Bite at a Soviet-Era Sanatorium Canteen By Jo Kearney, UK

    Jo Kearney/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    Imagine a concrete spa retreat built on hot springs in Tajikistan where Soviet workers chillaxed for two weeks a year. Now, it’s still going strong for a bargain $28 a day. Here’s a woman mid-bite, soaking up the quirky, old-school vibes.

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    #4

    Food Influencer: Moody Noodles By Maja Lewicz, Netherlands

    Food Influencer: Moody Noodles By Maja Lewicz, Netherlands

    Maja Lewicz/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    These dark noodles look like they’ve got a story to tell - and you can almost feel their texture. Super mysterious, super bold, totally irresistible.

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    #5

    Louis Jadot Wine Photographer Of The Year - People: Deep Dive by Juan Miguel Ortuño Martinez, Spain

    Louis Jadot Wine Photographer Of The Year - People: Deep Dive by Juan Miguel Ortuño Martinez, Spain

    Juan Miguel Ortuño Martinez/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    Pedro is the ultimate wine cleanup pro, diving into underground tanks with pressurized water to scrub off last year's wine leftovers. His partner’s got the delicate job of scooping up the tiny bits left behind. Total teamwork, all in the name of great wine.

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    #6

    Food Portraiture: Jelly With A Cherry By Danielle Marie Schriever, Australia

    Food Portraiture: Jelly With A Cherry By Danielle Marie Schriever, Australia

    Danielle Marie Schriever,/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    This isn’t your average jelly shot. Danielle caught the quiet drama of this classic dessert with moody lighting that makes that cherry and jelly glow like a gem. Fancy and simple at the same time.

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    #7

    Street Food: Quick Snap of a Kyoto Vendor By Kara Baird, Australia

    Street Food: Quick Snap of a Kyoto Vendor By Kara Baird, Australia

    Kara Baird/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    In Kyoto's bustling Nishiki Market, Kara snapped this street vendor in a split second. Surrounded by sweaty crowds and no stopping room, she captured the raw energy and craziness of Japan's food hustle - love it.

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    #8

    Food For The Family: Hot Bread Touchdown By Michela Balboni, Italy

    Food For The Family: Hot Bread Touchdown By Michela Balboni, Italy

    Michela Balboni/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    Little Asilbek can’t resist touching the fresh, hot bread right out of the tandoor oven. This bread from Samarkand is something else - round, dense, with a chewy crust and a black sesame seed crown. Bread goals, really.

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    #9

    Louis Jadot Wine Photographer Of The Year - Places: Secret Vineyard By Chris Elfes, Australia

    Louis Jadot Wine Photographer Of The Year - Places: Secret Vineyard By Chris Elfes, Australia

    Chris Elfes/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    This vineyard is like a secret gem hiding next to a busy road - you only catch it if you stop. Chris snapped it during grape picking with a drone, and nature pitched in to make this shot unforgettable.

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    #10

    Hotel Art Group Food Stylist Award: Raw Ingredients Wine Pairing By Sarah Ghijselinck, Belgium

    Hotel Art Group Food Stylist Award: Raw Ingredients Wine Pairing By Sarah Ghijselinck, Belgium

    Sarah Ghijselinck/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    Forget fancy plated dishes - this shot shows you the raw ingredients that make wine and food a perfect match. It’s all about spice, earthiness, and freshness hanging out together, giving you the flavor story before the cooking even starts.

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    #11

    Food In The Field: The Dusty Sheep Trek By Serkan Dogus, UK

    Food In The Field: The Dusty Sheep Trek By Serkan Dogus, UK

    Serkan Dogus/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    Every morning, hundreds of sleepy sheep come down from Mount Nemrut to get milked in a village. Then at sunset, they hit the dusty trail back home. It’s like their daily adventure, all caught in one dusty photo.

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    #12

    M&S Food Rising Star: Bread-Dunking Delight By Sarah-Vanessa Schneider, Switzerland

    M&S Food Rising Star: Bread-Dunking Delight By Sarah-Vanessa Schneider, Switzerland

    Sarah-Vanessa Schneider/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    Who else loves dunking bread into stew? Sarah-Vanessa nailed that cozy, warm feeling with this shot of lentil stew and bread, highlighting a simple moment that feels like a big hug.

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    #13

    M&S Food Rising Star: Flour Explosion By Sarah-Vanessa Schneider, Switzerland

    M&S Food Rising Star: Flour Explosion By Sarah-Vanessa Schneider, Switzerland

    Sarah-Vanessa Schneider/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    Who knew flour could look so epic? Sarah-Vanessa turned a simple flour burst into a dramatic moment by playing with light and motion. Baking just got way cooler.

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    #14

    Unearthed® Food For Sale: Morning Cabbage Market By Kazi Mohammad Golam Quddus, Bangladesh

    Unearthed® Food For Sale: Morning Cabbage Market By Kazi Mohammad Golam Quddus, Bangladesh

    Kazi Mohammad Golam Quddus/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    Every morning, farmers haul in fresh cabbages to this bustling market in Bangladesh. It’s all hustle and bustle as traders scoop up the goods to send to big cities. Cabbage power!

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    #15

    World Food Programme: Open-Air Food Spot By Mithail Afrige Chowdhury, Bangladesh

    World Food Programme: Open-Air Food Spot By Mithail Afrige Chowdhury, Bangladesh

    Mithail Afrige Chowdhury/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    Here’s a real hero - an open-air restaurant owner selling affordable meals so hardworking daily laborers can eat well. This spot in Dhaka is all about good food and good vibes at a great price.

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    #16

    The Bimi® Prize: Transparent Candied Pear By Anne Mason-Hoerter, Germany

    The Bimi® Prize: Transparent Candied Pear By Anne Mason-Hoerter, Germany

    Anne Mason-Hoerter/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    Anne sliced pears super thin and boiled them in a sugar-water mix until they turned see-through. Then she went all creative with lights and colors, snapping cool shots that make the candied pear look like a glowing jewel.

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    #17

    Bring Home The Harvest: Sunrise Fishing on Hooghly River By Marco Rutten, Netherlands

    Bring Home The Harvest: Sunrise Fishing on Hooghly River By Marco Rutten, Netherlands

    Marco Rutten/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    Before the city wakes, a small crew pulls in nets on the Hooghly River. Fresh fish for markets and kitchens, all under a busy bridge. Quiet, early morning magic.

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    #18

    Hotel Art Group Food Styling: Deconstructed Sandwich Masterpiece By Sarah Ghijselinck, Belgium

    Hotel Art Group Food Styling: Deconstructed Sandwich Masterpiece By Sarah Ghijselinck, Belgium

    Sarah Ghijselinck/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    Look at that sandwich all sliced up and lined up perfectly! This pic turns your average lunch into a clean, colorful work of art where every ingredient has its moment to shine.

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    #19

    Claire Aho Award For Women Photographers: Granny’s Cookie Gift By Kellie Carter, USA

    Claire Aho Award For Women Photographers: Granny’s Cookie Gift By Kellie Carter, USA

    Kellie Carter/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    Nothing says love like Granny’s fresh-baked cookies and a cold glass of milk. This photo nails the cozy, generous vibe of family and all the little things that make a house feel like home.

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    #20

    Jamie Oliver Youth Prize 12 And Under: Alien-Looking Romanesco By Ariel Owliaei, UK

    Jamie Oliver Youth Prize 12 And Under: Alien-Looking Romanesco By Ariel Owliaei, UK

    Ariel Owliaei/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    Romanesco looks like it’s from another planet, right? Ariel’s never tried it before visiting his favorite deli, and now he’s got major veggie curiosity. That spiral seriousness though.

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    #21

    Champagne Taittinger Food For Celebration: Hotpot Party Madness By Pingyao Song, China

    Champagne Taittinger Food For Celebration: Hotpot Party Madness By Pingyao Song, China

    Pingyao Song/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    Hotpot lovers unite! Hundreds pack around a bubbling, spicy pot filled with beef, tofu, and so much flavor at a festival in China. It’s lively, steamy, and totally delicious chaos - all captured in one perfect shot.

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    #22

    Cake Award: Mid-Century Cool Dude & His Cake By Claudia Anton, Australia

    Cake Award: Mid-Century Cool Dude & His Cake By Claudia Anton, Australia

    Claudia Anton/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    This retro vibe is giving us full-on mid-century cool. Warm tones and vintage swag surround a stunning cake centerpiece as buttercream glows like it just came out of a sci-fi flick. Family heirlooms and secret details everywhere!

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    #23

    Louis Jadot Wine Photographer Of The Year - Produce: Inside the Kvevri By Luke Carver, France

    Louis Jadot Wine Photographer Of The Year - Produce: Inside the Kvevri By Luke Carver, France

    Luke Carver/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    This unique shot shows the world from inside a traditional Georgian wine jar during grape harvest. It’s like being inside the grape’s cozy little wine-making home.

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    #24

    Hotel Art Group Food Stylist Award: Pancake Tower Madness By Sarah Ghijselinck, Belgium

    Hotel Art Group Food Stylist Award: Pancake Tower Madness By Sarah Ghijselinck, Belgium

    Sarah Ghijselinck/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    How many pancakes are too many? Sarah’s photo says: not enough! This sky-high stack, topped with syrup and goodies, is all about balance and indulgence - breakfast dreams come true.

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    #25

    Jamie Oliver Youth Prize 13-17: Chhath Puja Offerings By Indigo Larmour, Italy

    Jamie Oliver Youth Prize 13-17: Chhath Puja Offerings By Indigo Larmour, Italy

    Indigo Larmour/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    Little Asilbek’s back at it, reaching for a hot bread fresh from the tandoor in Uzbekistan. This bread means serious business - thick, chewy, and dusted with black sesame seeds. Total yum.

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    #26

    Politics Of Food: Meet Irebero Miller By Glenn Vanderbeke, Belgium

    Politics Of Food: Meet Irebero Miller By Glenn Vanderbeke, Belgium

    Glenn Vanderbeke/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    Here’s a badass miller who turns grains into cornmeal like a boss. At the Vocational Training Center Irebero, single women learn to rock the milling game. Empowerment in action!

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    #27

    M&S Food Rising Star: Granola Bar Making Moment By Sarah-Vanessa Schneider, Switzerland

    M&S Food Rising Star: Granola Bar Making Moment By Sarah-Vanessa Schneider, Switzerland

    Sarah-Vanessa Schneider/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    The warm afternoon light spills over a calm scene where granola bars are being made. Sometimes the cool story is in the making, not just the eating.

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    #28

    M&S Food Rising Star: Ladling Lentil Stew By Sarah-Vanessa Schneider, Switzerland

    M&S Food Rising Star: Ladling Lentil Stew By Sarah-Vanessa Schneider, Switzerland

    Sarah-Vanessa Schneider/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    Serving up lentil stew with a ladle in hand, this photo is all about family dinners and simple, soul-warming comfort food. Because sometimes easy wins hearts.

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    #29

    Production Paradise Previously Published: Poaching Magic By Erik Lafontaine, Belgium

    Production Paradise Previously Published: Poaching Magic By Erik Lafontaine, Belgium

    Erik Lafontaine/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    A perfectly poached mackerel shines in a shadowy broth, with every droplet and texture sculpted by controlled lighting. It’s like a food opera in a bowl - dramatic, deep, and delicious.

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    #30

    UK For UNHCR Food As Home: Kitchen Hangout By Sadia Sikandar, Scotland

    UK For UNHCR Food As Home: Kitchen Hangout By Sadia Sikandar, Scotland

    Sadia Sikandar/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    Living away from home for years, Sadia found a new kind of home in a little restaurant where she chats and laughs with the owner. A place that feels like family is sometimes exactly where you find it.

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    #31

    RPS Student Food Photographer Of The Year: Spicy Red Cocktail By Lara Zeh, Germany

    RPS Student Food Photographer Of The Year: Spicy Red Cocktail By Lara Zeh, Germany

    Lara Zeh/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    This spicy red cocktail is dripping with style. A perfect chillisugar rim and spotlighted silhouette make it look bold, fancy, and totally ready for a party.

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    #32

    Cream Of The Crop: Squids Drying In Ine Fishing Village, Japan By Albert Gonzalez, Spain

    Cream Of The Crop: Squids Drying In Ine Fishing Village, Japan By Albert Gonzalez, Spain

    Albert Gonzalez/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    Squids catching some sun on racks in a charming Japanese fishing village. Traditional drying at its finest with those seaside vibes.

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    #33

    On The Phone: Ladies & Chips Day Out By Maggie Jary, UK

    On The Phone: Ladies & Chips Day Out By Maggie Jary, UK

    Maggie Jary/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    Four ladies, fun times, and a bag of sneaky chips. This candid capture screams friendship goals - no fancy setup, just real smiles and good vibes at an open-air museum.

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    #34

    Hotel Art Group Food Stylist Award: Raw Pairing No.2 By Sarah Ghijselinck, Belgium

    Hotel Art Group Food Stylist Award: Raw Pairing No.2 By Sarah Ghijselinck, Belgium

    Sarah Ghijselinck/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    Here’s round two of raw ingredient pairings - salt, fat, and bitter veggies chilling together, showing that good wine matches start simple, before the cooking even begins.

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    #35

    World Of Drinks: Campari Bar Legends By Marie-Louise Moutafchieva, Canada

    World Of Drinks: Campari Bar Legends By Marie-Louise Moutafchieva, Canada

    Marie-Louise Moutafchieva/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    Strolling past a fancy bar in Milan, Marie-Louise caught this epic moment with barmen dressed to the nines, their expressions telling a story you want to hear. Perfect timing for a perfect shot.

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    #36

    M&S Food Rising Star: Slow Morning Porridge Prep By Sarah-Vanessa Schneider, Switzerland

    M&S Food Rising Star: Slow Morning Porridge Prep By Sarah-Vanessa Schneider, Switzerland

    Sarah-Vanessa Schneider/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    A peaceful, slow morning moment pouring oats into a bowl with soft foggy light. Blues and browns blend for the ultimate cozy breakfast vibe.

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    #37

    The James Beard Foundation Award: Chill Moment At The Register By Daniel Kwak, USA

    The James Beard Foundation Award: Chill Moment At The Register By Daniel Kwak, USA

    Daniel Kwak/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    Caught in a break from a busy line at a Senegalese eatery in Brooklyn, this photo shows the staff keeping things steady and the community connected with authentic flavors and smiles.

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    #38

    Hotel Art Group Food Stylist Award: Raw Pairing No.3 By Sarah Ghijselinck, Belgium

    Hotel Art Group Food Stylist Award: Raw Pairing No.3 By Sarah Ghijselinck, Belgium

    Sarah Ghijselinck/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    The last in the raw pairing series! This time, acidity, freshness, and texture come together to show how wine matches start way before the plate is put together.

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    #39

    Champagne Taittinger Wedding Food Photo: Twin Bridesmaids Munching Canapés By Emma Stoner, UK

    Champagne Taittinger Wedding Food Photo: Twin Bridesmaids Munching Canapés By Emma Stoner, UK

    Emma Stoner/World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi® Report

    May 2025, twin bridesmaids grabbing some tasty canapés at a wedding in Devon. Cute twins plus finger food equals adorable for days.

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