© Foley Hits, Malaysia, Shortlist, Open Competition, Culture, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards
Sony World Photography Awards
For over a decade, Sony and the WPO have partnered to bring you the largest photography competition on the planet. Ready for your chance to gain global exposure in the annual Sony World Photography book and be featured in a prestigious exhibit at the world-famous Somerset House in London? Submit your entry today.
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Join The Competition
Submit your entry to the contest that best suits your style and skill level.
Professional
Recognising outstanding bodies of work
(closes January 11, 2019 - 1300 GMT)
Open
Rewarding the world’s best single images
(closes January 4, 2019 - 1300 GMT)
Youth
Best single images by photographers aged 12-19
(closes January 4, 2019 - 1300 GMT)
Student
For photography students worldwide
(closes November 30, 2018 - 1300 GMT)
SWPA
2018 Winners
- Professional
- Open
- Youth
- Student Focus
Copyright: © Luca Locatelli, Italy, Shortlist, Professional, Landscape
Copyright: © Florian RUIZ, France, 1st Place, Professional, Creative
Copyright: © Mohd Samsul Mohd Said, Malaysia. 1st Place, Professional, Current Affairs & News
Copyright: © Mohd Samsul Mohd Said , Malaysia, 1st Place, Professional, Current Affairs & News
Copyright: © Alys Tomlinson, United Kingdom, Photographer of the Year, 1st Place, Professional, Discovery
Copyright: © Edgar Martins, Portugal, 1st Place, Professional, Still Life
Copyright: © Panos Skordas, Greece, Winner, Open Culture, and Winner, Greece National Award
Copyright: © Andreas Pohl, Germany, Winner, Open, Architecture
Copyright: © Megan Johnson, United States of America, Youth Photographer of the Year, Youth, Your Environment
Copyright: © Samuel Bolduc, Canada, Student Photographer of the Year, Student Focus
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See all the winning, shortlisted and commended photos from past competitions.
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Keep up with where you can find the Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition.
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Across 180 countries, the WPO elevates the level of conversation around photography by partnering with the best in the industry to celebrate the most brilliant imagery on the planet and bring amazing photographers the exposure they deserve.
