Hasselblad has announced the 70 finalists of its prestigious Hasselblad Masters 2026 competition, highlighting exceptional photos across seven categories. Established in 2001, the Hasselblad Masters competition is among the world’s foremost professional photography competitions. However, unlike nearly all photo competitions, the Hasselblad Masters is not an annual affair. Before the 2026 edition, the last competition was in 2023, and the winners were spectacular . Based on the 70 finalists for this year’s competition, the bar will remain extremely high. Photographers from more than 160 countries entered over 108,000 images in Hasselblad Masters 2026. The jury had their work cut out for them. The full panel of judges includes industry experts from major organizations like National Geographic , The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Getty Images, Magnum Photos, and more. The panel includes Kalle Sanner, Alex Pollack, Aya Musa, Paul Lachenauer, Rebecca Swift, RongRong, Sonia Jeunet, and Zack Hatfield.…