For its latest edition, Paris Photo Students Prize is supporting 4 students from European photography and visual arts schools. As in previous years, the diversity of entries from all over Europe testifies to the vitality of emerging photography. Whether it’s expressing a engagement, revisiting aesthetics or documenting social and human realities, the new forms of photography we’re showcasing this year promise to be exciting discoveries and fruitful encounters.
Laureates 2026:
• Camille Cellier, « There Will Come Soft Rains » (Ostkreuzschule Für Fotografie, Germany)
• Jinyong Lian, « Trust Me » (Beaux-Arts de Paris, France)
• Jonas Glanz, « One Day I am gonna be a man » (Hochschule Bielefeld, Germany)
• Mirjam Reiter, « Home Story » (University of Applied Arts, Austria).
This program, organized jointly by Paris Photo, Picto Foundation and SNCF Gares & Connexions, offers the winners the opportunity to exhibit their work on the forecourt of Paris Gare de Lyon and to present their portfolios at Paris Photo at the Grand Palais Éphémère from 12 to 15 November 2026.
Co-founded by Paris Photo, Picto Foundation and SNCF Gares & Connexions, the program aims to support emerging talent and facilitate access to the professional art world. The Prize is also supported by Hahnemühle La Saif, La Copie Privée and FUTURES.
© Camille Cellier
The Sharpshooter 2026 © Jinyong Lian
One Day I Am Gonna Be A Man © Jonas Glanz
© Mirjam Reiter
The jury of the new Paris Photo Students Prize edition :
– Cédric Bacqueville , Founder and director of Galerie Bacqueville
– Chloé Tocabens, Manager of PICTO Foundation et La Comète
– Jürgen Maelfeyt, Founder of Art Paper Editions
– Kim Boske, Head of Residency FUTURES – Plateforme européenne dédiée à la photographie
– Jonas Tebib, Artistic director of Festival Planches Contact
– Anna Planas, Artistic director of Paris Photo
– Sylvain Bailly, Director of cultural affairs at SNCF Gares & Connexions
