The
Sony World Photography Awardsis one of the most celebrated and diverse photography competitions in the world. Now in its 16th year, it aims to showcase the best contemporary photography worldwide.
The Awards are free to enter and open to all levels of photographer, from emerging 12-19-year-olds, enthusiastic hobbyists, and students, to established professionals.
The four main competitions are:
• Professional: 10 categories judged upon a body of work
(5-10 images)• Open: best single images across 10 categories
• Youth: young photographers aged under 19 year-olds
• Student: for anyone undertaking a full-time photography course
Each of these has a different deadline:
• Professional competition: 13 January 2023
• Open competition: 6 January 2023
• Youth competition: 6 January 2023
• Student competition: 30 November 2022
There is no entry fee.
Eligibility
Open to professional, amateur, youth and student photographers from across the world.
Prize
As well as offering an unparalleled opportunity for exposure for photographers at all stages of their career, the Awards offers
30,000 USDin cash prizes plus the latest Sony digital imaging equipment.