Application Deadline: 10 January 2025, 13:00 (GMT)
LOCATION: USA
With its unparalleled reach, the Sony World Photography Awards elevate the careers of photographers to the next level. Since the beginning, the Awards have championed inclusivity and access by being free to enter. Acting as an insight into photography today in all its diversity, the Awards spotlights photographers telling the stories of our time.
ELIGIBILITY:
There are four competitions:
Professional competition
All entrants must be over 18. Photographers must submit a series of 5 to 10 images per category. Professional competition (including Latin America Professional Award and Sustainability Prize) closes 10 January 2025, 13:00 (GMT)
Open competition
The competition is open to anyone. The Open competition rewards outstanding single images across ten categories. Open competition (including National & Regional Awards and Alpha Female Award) closes 3 January 2025, 13:00 (GMT)
Youth competition
The competition is open to young photographers under 19 year-olds. Photographers can enter up to three images relating to the theme ‘Through Your Eyes’. Youth competition closes 3 January 2025, 13:00 (GMT)
Student competition
The competition is open to all students of photography from World Photography Organisation selected Universities. Students are required to submit five 5 – 10 images responding to a brief. Student competition closes 29 November 2024, 13:00 (GMT)
BENEFIT:
Professional competition
Photographer of the Year: $25,000 (USD) and Sony digital imaging equipment.
Category winners: Sony digital imaging equipment.
Open competition
Overall winner: $5,000 (USD) and Sony digital imaging equipment.
Category winners: Sony digital imaging equipment.
Youth competition
Youth Photographer of the Year: Sony digital imaging equipment.
Student competition
Overall winner: Sony digital imaging equipment.
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