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Sony World Photography Awards 2026

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The Sony World Photography Awards are held annually by the World Photography Organisation.

  • Professional competition: All entrants must be over 18. Photographers must submit a series of 5 to 10 images per category.
  • Open competition: The competition is open to anyone. The Open competition rewards outstanding single images across ten categories.
  • Youth competition: The competition is open to young photographers under 19-year-olds. Photographers can enter up to three of their best 2025 images, in any genre or style.
  • 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.

Entry fee: Entry is free.

Prizes:

  • Professional competition: Photographer of the Year receives $25,000 (USD) and Sony digital imaging equipment. Category winners receive Sony digital imaging equipment.
  • Open competition: Overall winner receives $5,000 (USD) and Sony digital imaging equipment. Category winners receive Sony digital imaging equipment.
  • Youth competition: Youth Photographer of the Year receives Sony digital imaging equipment.
  • Student competition: Overall winner receives Sony digital imaging equipment.