Urban Photo Race 2025 – Celebrating 15 Years!
This year, Urban Photo Race marks its 15th anniversary, and we’re celebrating with at least two races in 2025!
UPR AMSTERDAM September 13th
Amsterdam is where it all began in 2011! This 2025 edition is extra special as we’re teaming up with Street Photography Festival Amsterdam. The winners of the Amsterdam race will be announced during the festival in mid-October.
🏁 Race Starting Point – Amsterdam
We will kick off the race in Amsterdam, right in front of the artwork located at the entrance of the Dutch National Opera & Ballet (address: Amstel 3, 1011 PN Amsterdam).
📍 The location is easily accessible by public transport—take the metro to Waterlooplein station, which is just a short walk from the starting point.
Look out for the UPR beachflag, which will mark the exact meeting point and help you find us easily!
We are exited to announce that this year we have a collaboration with Amsterdam Streetphotography Festival (https://www.instagram.com/amsterdam.spf/) held on October 11th and 12th. The winners of the race in Amsterdam will be announced on the second day of the festival. We will keep you all posted!
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UPR APELDOORN September 20th (pop-up race 4 hours)
On 20 September, the time has come: you can take part in the very first Urban Photo Race in Apeldoorn! Be surprised by the city and discover new places while letting your creativity run wild.
During the race, you will spend four hours on the road with your camera. Along the way, you will be given different themes that challenge you to take the most original photos. You will see Apeldoorn through a different lens, meet other photography enthusiasts and get inspired. We will start in the morning; after your registration you will receive all practical information.
This special race is part of the Apeldoorn Photo Festival, which this year has the theme “Seeing is Believing”. Your photos will be judged by a three-member jury, and the winners will get a spot in our online gallery.
Jury members UPR Apeldoorn: Sam Warnaar, Imca Schoots & Sven Scholten.
More information: https://www.apeldoorn.photo/events/urban-photo-race/
Stay tuned for updates and get your cameras ready! There is always a good reason to poarticipate with the Urban Photo Race!
Meet Other Photographers: The Urban Photography Race (UPR) offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow photography enthusiasts who share a passion for street and urban photography. Whether before the race, at checkpoints, or after the event, there’s ample time to engage in conversations, relax, and exchange insights with peers.
Explore the City: The Urban Photography Race (UPR) provides an exciting chance to discover the city in a way you've never experienced before. As you navigate through the streets, guided towards various checkpoints, you'll uncover hidden gems and view the city from fresh, new perspectives.
Challenge Yourself: Throughout the Urban Photography Race, photographers are presented with thematic challenges designed to push their creative boundaries and hone their skills. This dynamic approach not only enhances your photographic abilities but also allows for your work to be evaluated by a panel of professional judges.
JURY UPR AMSTERDAM
RANdY FOKKE
Photography is, for me, a way to observe the world from a distance while simultaneously being part of it. In my photos, I look for the extraordinary in the everyday. The street is my favorite subject; I enjoy capturing people who operate alone, who are both visible and invisible at the same time. Small islands in the bustle of the city.
BAS LOSEKOOT
Bas Losekoot is an artist and photographer, concerned with socio-cultural issues in cities around the world. With an intuitive eye, he visualizes the human experience in modern megacities. Working with cinematographic apparatus, he is challenging our understanding of reality in everyday city-life as well as the limited narrative potential of representations of truth in documentary photography.
CLAIRE FELICIE
I'm an Amsterdam-based photographer who began taking photos at 18 and launched my professional career with In the Forecourt, a series featuring my own children. My project Here Are The Young Men—portraits of Dutch marines around their deployment to Afghanistan—received international acclaim and is permanently exhibited at NATO Headquarters. Since then, I’ve focused on the military profession, traveling to (post-)war zones and publishing four photo books.
Awards
For every race, we have an exciting array of prizes to award to our winners, ensuring their talents and efforts are handsomely rewarded. But that's not all—achievements will not go unnoticed beyond the racetrack. We are thrilled to announce that the nominees and winners will also gain prestigious recognition by being featured in Dutch Street Magazine. This is a fabulous chance to shine in the spotlight and be celebrated among peers and fans alike. Take a look below at the incredible prizes that await our champions!
Best Photographer award: 1st place overall €250
Best Photographer award: 2nd place overall €120
Best Photographer award: 3rd place overall €70
Best theme: 4 themes x €50 per theme
Jury favorit: 3 jury members x €25 per jury favorit
The prize amount will be securely transferred to the winner's account within one month following the official announcement of the winners. This process is designed to ensure that all necessary verifications and paperwork are completed smoothly, guaranteeing that the winners receive their well-deserved rewards without any undue delay. We prioritize a transparent and efficient transaction process to make sure that our winners can enjoy their prizes as soon as possible.