Brussels Street Photography Festival
The Brussels Street Photography Festival (BSPF) is an annual event celebrating the art of street photography, attracting photographers from around the world. Established in 2016 by Cakri, a cultural association based in Brussels, the festival highlights street photography as both an artistic expression and a unique way to explore urban environments. Over the years, BSPF has become one of Europe’s most renowned street photography festivals, offering a platform for both emerging and established photographers to showcase their work.
In 2023, the festival’s organization transitioned to BREEDBEELD, an association dedicated to supporting photographers, filmmakers and media-artists in Belgium. This transition marked a new phase for the festival, broadening its influence and reach within the artistic community.
BSPF presents a diverse range of activities, including exhibitions, photography contests, workshops, guided photo walks, panel discussions, film screenings and portfolio reviews. The festival highlights street photography not only as a way to capture spontaneous urban moments but also as a powerful tool for cultural and social documentation. Through these activities, BSPF fosters engagement between photographers, artists and the public, creating a vibrant space for creative expression.
A key highlight of the festival is its international photography contest, where participants can submit their best work in two main categories: ‘Singles’ and ‘Series’. The finalists’ images are displayed in curated exhibitions across Brussels, offering valuable exposure to a wide audience. In addition to the prestige of being showcased, winners also receive cash prizes, further recognising their talent and dedication to street photography. The competition draws thousands of submissions annually, showcasing the creativity and skill of the global street photography community.
BSPF collaborates with Magnum photographers, who serve as jury members, guest speakers, and workshop mentors. Their involvement brings invaluable expertise and inspiration, allowing participants to learn from some of the most influential voices in contemporary street and documentary photography.
The festival has also partnered with Leica Camera France, a brand renowned for its deep heritage in street photography. This partnership reinforces BSPF’s commitment to high-quality street photography, offering exclusive talks, workshops and photo walks led by renowned Leica ambassadors. These events provide photographers with unique opportunities to engage with Leica experts and equipment.
Whether you’re a professional photographer or simply an admirer of the art form, BSPF offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of street photography.
Why Brussels?
For the Brussels Street Photography Festival, Brussels is not only the perfect host city, but also the main source of inspiration. As a local city with global allure, Brussels cannot be captured by a single recognizable image. It is therefore an interesting challenge to portray a city with such a variety of impressions.
The main ambition of the BSPF is to delve deeper into those visual elements that define the current identity of Brussels, both from a local and a global perspective.
Brussels Street Photography Festival
Brussels, België
+32 (0) 3 289 12 03
info@bspfestival.org
info@bspfestival.org
Sigrid Debusschere
For the organization of the BSPF we are relying on the support of cultural associations, public and private institutions, artists, art collectives and media partners. Your support helps the Brussels Street Photography Festival in its mission: to bring together the artistic visions of both established and emerging street photographers by offering them and the street photography genre more exposure to the general public. In doing so the BSPF wants to create awareness and encourage people all over the world to take the plunge and start with photography.
If you have any questions on becoming a (media) partner, corporate sponsor or want to support our work in any way, feel free to contact:
Sigrid Debusschere, coordinator BSPF
sigrid@bspfestival.org
+32 (0)3 289 12 03
Welcome to the press page of the Brussels Street Photography Festival. On this page you can find our recent press releases and image library.
For all press related inquiries, please email communications@bspfestival.org.
BREEDBEELD, organizer of the Brussels Street Photography Festival, is looking for a content creation intern.
Are you passionate about film, photography and/or media arts? Do you want to gain relevant experience at an arts organization? Do you want to help image makers grow?
If so, an internship at BREEDBEELD is the right opportunity for you. BREEDBEELD supports, informs, connects and inspires non- or not yet professional photographers, filmmakers and media artists. We are looking for a creative person who, in the context of an internship, wants to contribute to our online communication.
You will create videos, photos, designs, etc. for our social media.
You write content for our website and our online film and photography magazine.
You think about new ways to reach more filmmakers and photographers.
You research topics thoroughly but efficiently.
You will work on some major projects, such as the Brussels Street Photography Festival, the online component of our film school, Out of Office (our summer exhibition), content for photographers, ...
You know what an online audience wants to see and hear and how to appeal to different audiences: both young photographers and experienced film buffs find and consume your content.
You can work with relevant Adobe programs: Photoshop, Premiere, InDesign, ...
You are interested in writing content in the office or at home as well as creating video content at events.
Preferably you have a clear affinity with photography, film and media arts, but above all a love for art in general.
You get satisfaction from getting many clicks, but prefer quality over quantity.
You speak and write Dutch and/or English fluently.
Gain relevant experience in a communications position at an arts organization.
You will end up in an inspiring workplace at "het Zuid" (South) in Antwerp.
Because we are a small team, you get a lot of responsibility, but of course you will not end up in a vacuum. Cooperation is in our DNA.
Simply send your CV and a short motivation letter to brecht@breedbeeld.org.
We are looking for motivated photography enthusiasts to help us during the Brussels Street Photography Festival from May 28 to June 1, 2025.
If you have any questions or would you like additional info. Feel free to send an email to sigrid@bspfestival.org.
Handing out flyers
Welcoming visitors and giving them the necessary information
Supporting the production team (setting up events, guiding festival guests,...)
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You are interested in art and culture.
You are independent and professional.
You are accurate and punctual.
You are enthusiastic, spontaneous, social and communicative.
You speak English (Dutch and French are a plus).
You live in Belgium and can easily travel to Brussels.
You receive a volunteer allowance and you are insured.
You will get a look behind the scenes of the most fun photography festival inBrussels and be part of a small, dedicated team.
You will meet photographers from all over the world.
Fill in this form and we will get in touch with you.