Winners of LCE photographer of the year 2026 – in pictures

London Camera Exchange has announced the winners of its competition. Nearly 14,500 entries were received, demonstrating the contest’s growing reputation as one of the UK’s leading competitions for photographers of all abilities and experience. The competition has 14 categories.

Fish eyes by Sophia Spurgin was the overall winner.

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The Lotus – landscape category
Photograph: Colin Page

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Teamwork – macro category
Photograph: Dikye Ariani

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Saving lives at sea – action category
Photograph: Dave Lyon

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A gazing owlet – birds category
Photograph: Louise Norris

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Red rebel – portrait category
Photograph: John Lynch

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Silent sentinel – pets category
Photograph: Carole Ann Chambers/Chambers Photographic

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Fighting foxes in the rain – wildlife category
Photograph: Sophia Spurgin

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@appassionato This is beautiful. 😍