Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award 2026

Annual £4,000 grant for professional female photographers working on documentary photo essays that address social, environmental, economic, or cultural issues. Landmark 10th edition, supported by Nikon. Selected work must showcase positive solutions and demonstrate practical engagement with the subject matter. Named after Marilyn Stafford, pioneering documentary photographer. Winner's work exhibited at POST, Brighton & Hove's centre for photography, September 17–20, 2026, and featured on Lenscratch and FotoDocument. Open to female photographers (or those identifying as female) aged 18+ at any career stage, any nationality worldwide. Must have completed at least one prior documentary photo essay and already started the proposed project.