The Barbados Photographic Society (BPS) is proud to announce that it has officially been invited to participate in the 2026 edition of the World Photographic Cup (WPC), the. prestigious international “Olympics of Photography.” This historic invitation marks a major milestone for photography in Barbados, giving local photographers the opportunity to showcase their work on the global stage. The competition awards medals to outstanding individual images while recognizing the national team with the highest combined score.
Team Barbados – Representing the Island
The national team representing Barbados at the WPC 2026 is made up of photographers from across the island who are members of the Barbados Photographic Society and practice photography across all genres on a semi-professional or professional basis:
Team Captain: Bradley Benskin, President of the BPS
Team Members: Antonio Cheltenham, Charles McClean, David Garner, Nicole Phillips, Jennifer Gonsalves, Hugh Walker, Niaz Dokrat, Himal Reece, Alex Greenidge, Michael Evans, Kurk Rouse
Team Judge: Giselle Walker
President Bradley Benskin said:
“We are honoured to represent Barbados at this prestigious international competition. With the judging process currently underway, we are looking forward to the awards ceremony in Reykjavik, Iceland. It will be a valuable opportunity for our photographers to have their work celebrated on a global stage and for Barbados to gain international recognition for its creative talent.”
Significance for Barbados
Participation in the WPC represents more than just competition; it is a chance to place Barbados among the world’s leading photography nations. Key benefits include:
- International Recognition: Barbados will field a national team competing alongside countries with established photographic traditions.
- Professional Development: Members will gain exposure to global standards,
techniques, and ideas while networking with world-class photographers. - Promotion of Local Talent: The competition provides a platform to showcase
Barbadian creativity and culture to a worldwide audience. - National Pride: Highlights Barbados as a hub of artistic excellence within the
Caribbean.
Confirmed Participating Teams – WPC 2026
Countries confirmed for the 2026 WPC include:
Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Korea, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, and the United States.
Awards Presentation – Reykjavik, Iceland (2026)Ω
The 2026 WPC Awards Presentation and Closing Event will be held in Reykjavik, Iceland. The ceremony will celebrate the achievements of photographers from around the world, recognizing both outstanding individual images and the national team with the highest combined score.
The Barbados Photographic Society invites supporters and photography enthusiasts to follow Team Barbados’ journey on the Society’s website and social media channels, as the nation proudly takes part in this global celebration of photography.
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