SUMMARY
Hasselblad has announced its seven 2026 Masters, chosen from 70 finalists out of more than 108,000 global submissions across seven categories: Landscape, Architecture, Portrait, Art, Street, Wildlife, and Project//21. The competition, which evaluates concept, originality, creativity, and technical command, aims to place professionals and emerging talent in direct competition. Winners receive a Hasselblad 100-megapixel medium format camera, XCD lenses, a 5,000-euro creative fund, and feature in the Masters book and brand platforms. Judges noted that compelling photography constructs rather than simply records, requiring attention and offering layers of meaning.
TAKEAWAYS
Seven photographers awarded 2026 Hasselblad Masters titles.
Competition received over 108,000 submissions from 160 countries.
Winners receive a 100MP Hasselblad camera, lenses, and a creative fund.
Judges emphasized photography's power to construct and withhold information.