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2024 Open competition Winners & Shortlist

Open Photographer of the Year

Congratulations to Liam Man (United Kingdom) for being awarded the title of the Open Photographer of the Year. He wins $5,000 (cash prize), Sony digital imaging kit, inclusion in the Sony World Photography Awards exhibition and book, plus global online coverage. The Open competition rewards striking standalone images highlighting the beauty of our world. Photographers could submit up to three images for free across ten categories.


Speaking about his win, Liam says: ‘Every year, I admire the winning photographs and envision my work being displayed amongst them. Being selected as Open Photographer of the Year in the Sony World Photography Awards is a dream turned reality, and leaves me feeling deeply grateful, overjoyed and absolutely speechless!’