Urban Photo Race is independent. Every edition is made possible by camera makers, print houses, photography retailers, and creative partners who support the format.
With thanks to the partners of the 2026 races, in Brussels and Amsterdam.

Based at the foot of the Austrian Alps, Angelbird designs and engineers high-performance storage media and purpose-built workflow solutions for professional film, photography, and audio production. Driven by real-world needs and trusted by industry leaders like ARRI, Atomos & RED, Angelbird combines precision craftsmanship, cutting-edge technology, pro-level customer support, and uncompromising reliability to empower every stage of the creative process.
angelbird.com
Built for photographers who demand precision on the street. Sigma's Art line lenses deliver exceptional sharpness and character in every frame. Main prize partner for UPR Brussels, offering the Best Photographer a Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II Art lens. On race day, six Sigma BF cameras were available for participants to shoot with.
Brussels 2026 · Den Haag 2021 · Amsterdam 2021 · Maastricht 2021 · Utrecht 2020 · Rotterdam 2019 · Amsterdam 2018 · Rotterdam 2018
sigma-global.com
Saal Digital is the trusted partner of professional photographers and photography enthusiasts who demand the highest quality. Specialising in premium photo products, from fine art prints and high-quality photo books to personalised wall art in HD, they turn special moments into real masterpieces that last a lifetime.
saal-digital.comThe professional choice for photographers worldwide, known for fast, reliable tethered shooting, true-to-life color processing, and precision editing tools built for the way photographers actually work.
captureone.com
A Belgian arts organisation where people connect with art in freedom across six disciplines including photography. WISPER believes everyone with an artistic hunger or curiosity should feel at home and free to be themselves. The 3rd place Best Photographer wins a spot in their street photography workshop: A Look at the City.
wisper.be
Freedom on the streets is digital, but art belongs in print. Albelli is a premier photo printing specialist that turns your fleeting race-day captures into beautiful, tangible photo books and high-end wall art. They are the final step in your creative process, helping you bring your best urban frames off your memory card and onto your walls.
Amsterdam 2026 · Brussels 2026
albelli.nl
Photofacts is a leading online photography education platform packed with masterclasses, Dutch courses, and practical tutorials designed to level up your skills. Whether you're trying to master tricky low-light exposures or nail composition on the fly, Photofacts provides the knowledge you need to capture the city like a pro.
Amsterdam 2026 · Brussels 2026
photofactsacademy.nl
A global community and brand dedicated to analogue photography. From experimental cameras to vibrant colour films, Lomography celebrates the unpredictable, the creative and the unexpected. Jury's Special Recognition wins a Simple Use Camera loaded with Classicolor 35mm film. For those who shoot differently.
lomography.com
Born in Amsterdam in 2012, Oedipus Brewing was built on friendship, curiosity and a refusal to follow the rules. We brew beers that blend craft with imagination, tradition with surprise. From our brewery and Craft Space in Amsterdam-Noord, we keep pushing flavor in unexpected directions. Crafted for the curious.
oedipus.comEveryone who supported an earlier race, the most recent first.
The next editions: Paris, Manchester and Eindhoven in 2027. We work with a small number of partners per edition. If your organisation has product, prizes, or print services that fit a photo race audience, get in touch.