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SUMMARY

Jahi Chikwendiu, a former Washington Post photographer, has won a 2026 Pulitzer Prize in Feature Photography for a poignant black-and-white series. The photo essay chronicles the life and death of Tanner Martin, who welcomed his first child with his wife Shay before succumbing to stage 4 colon cancer. The series, described as "heart-wrenching and achingly beautiful," highlights the struggles of young adults facing terminal cancer diagnoses. Chikwendiu's work draws attention to the concerning rise of cancer among younger generations.

TAKEAWAYS

Jahi Chikwendiu won a 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography.

The winning series documents a young family facing terminal cancer.

The black-and-white photo essay captures the birth of a child and the father's subsequent death.

The work highlights the increasing trend of cancer diagnoses in younger individuals.

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