"The most compelling photography does not simply record, it constructs" – award-winning images revealed from world-renowned professional photo competition

A close-up of a blue moray eel with its mouth open, positioned in front of a large circular gradient resembling a sunset. The background is dark.

From over 108,000 images submitted by photographers from more than 160 countries and territories, Hasselblad Masters has just announced its 7 winners for the 2026 competition.

Across every category, the awarded images combine instant visual impact with lasting depth. The photographers spark curiosity, shift perspective and leave space for interpretation.