The winners of the SheClicks Awards 2026 have been announced, highlighting the cameras, lenses, accessories and software that have made the biggest impression on our community of women photographers.
The awards celebrate the equipment that SheClickers genuinely value. Some of the winning products are tools that women in the group rely on every day, while others are pieces of kit that many aspire to own. Alongside the kit categories, the awards also recognise the companies and people who support women behind the camera and help make photography a more inclusive space.
Two awards, Customer Service and Outstanding Achievement, are decided by a community-wide vote, giving every woman in SheClicks the opportunity to have her say. The remaining awards are chosen by a judging panel drawn from within the SheClicks community. These photographers understand the realities of being women behind the camera and assess products based on real-world performance, value for money and how well each product meets the needs of female creators.
The judging panel considered the photographic equipment that was announced during 2025, reviewing how it performs in real-world use and how well it serves photographers in our community. The panel also selected the shortlist of inspiring women for the Outstanding Achievement Award and chose the recipient of the Spotlight Award, which highlights an emerging talent.
Read about the SheClicks 2026 Awards Judging Panel
Customer Service Award (Community Vote)
Wex Photo Video
Best Accessory
DJI Mini 5 Pro
Best Software
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic
Best Prime Lens
Fujifilm XF 23mm F2.8 R WR
Best Zoom Lens
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70m f/2.8 S II
Best Enthusiast Camera
Nikon Z5II
Best Premium Camera
Fujifilm GFX100 RF
Innovation of the Year
CAERUS wheelchair based camera system
SheClicks Spotlight Award
Dimpy Bhalotia
Outstanding Achievement Award (Community Vote)
Ami Vitale
Listen to the SheClicks Women in Photography Podcast with Ami Vitale
This year’s winners show just how diverse the photography industry has become. The awards recognise everything from powerful cameras and lenses to creative software and groundbreaking technology such as the CAERUS wheelchair-based camera system, which opens new possibilities for camera movement and accessibility in filmmaking. At the same time, the results also show that success in photography is not always about using the biggest or most complex kit. Small, lightweight lenses such as the Fujifilm XF 23mm F2.8 R WR demonstrate how compact equipment can play an important role in modern photography, making it easier for photographers to carry a camera everywhere and respond quickly to the moments unfolding around them.
The individual awards highlight photographers who inspire the community in different ways. Dimpy Bhalotia received the SheClicks Spotlight Award as a photographer who uses the cameras that many of us carry in our pockets every day. She creates striking images that document life on the streets around her and show just how powerful mobile photography can be. Ami Vitale was honoured with the Outstanding Achievement Award in recognition of her influential career and her commitment to telling important stories through photography.
The SheClicks Awards reflect the views and experiences of thousands of women photographers. The winners represent the gear we enjoy using, the companies that treat female photographers with respect and the people who inspire us to keep creating.
The awards also demonstrate the strength and conviction of the SheClicks community itself. Throughout the year, members share knowledge, support one another and help shape conversations about the tools and people that matter in photography.
