http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/ News Articles from WPO http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/new-youth-winner-for-the-2012-sony-world-photography-awards-announced/ Ukrainian photographer, Karyna Sembe, has been named as the overall winner of the Youth Award at the 2012 Sony World Photography Awards. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/new-youth-winner-for-the-2012-sony-world-photography-awards-announced/#635 Wed, 16 May 2012 13:57:33 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/tipa-awards-2012-triple-wins-for-sony/ Sony expertise once again receives accolades from the imaging industry http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/tipa-awards-2012-triple-wins-for-sony/#634 Tue, 01 May 2012 11:59:44 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/2012-kraszna-krausz-book-awards-1/ Winners Announced http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/2012-kraszna-krausz-book-awards-1/#633 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:08:39 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/sony-world-photography-awards-2012-liris-dor-and-winners-announced/ And the winners are... http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/sony-world-photography-awards-2012-liris-dor-and-winners-announced/#630 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:35:56 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/the-londoners-photography-competition-winner-announced/ Shortlist & Winner http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/the-londoners-photography-competition-winner-announced/#632 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:36:40 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/the-big-egg-hunt-winners-announced/ Shortlisted and Winner http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/the-big-egg-hunt-winners-announced/#631 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:19:46 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/william-klein-to-receive-outstanding-contribution-to-photography-award/ William Klein, one of the 20th century’s most important and influential photographers and film-makers, will receive the Outstanding Contribution to Photography Award at the 2012 Sony World Photography Awards. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/william-klein-to-receive-outstanding-contribution-to-photography-award/#627 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:13:28 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/ed-vaizey-minister-of-culture/ Thursday 26 April 2012, 19.30 http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/ed-vaizey-minister-of-culture/#628 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:00:19 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/sony-world-photography-awards-2012-open-and-youth-category-winners-announced/ The World Photography Organisation announces the Open and Youth category winners in the 2012 Sony World Photography Awards. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/sony-world-photography-awards-2012-open-and-youth-category-winners-announced/#625 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:44:02 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/57-from-sony-with-translucent-mirror-technology-lets-everyone-grab-the-action-at-12fps/ Power-packed camera with unique features including Full HD progressive recording and new Auto Portrait Framing at an accessible price http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/57-from-sony-with-translucent-mirror-technology-lets-everyone-grab-the-action-at-12fps/#629 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:00:52 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/2012-kraszna-krausz-book-awards/ Best Photography Book and Best Moving Image Book shortlists http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/2012-kraszna-krausz-book-awards/#626 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:22:31 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/sony-introduces-waterproof-handycam/ Feature-packed GW55VE camcorder resists water to 5m*, dust** and drops from 1.5m*** http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/sony-introduces-waterproof-handycam/#624 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:52:44 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/zoom-in-closer-with-this-seasons-new-cyber-shot-cameras-from-sony/ Big, bold close-ups don't have to mean carrying a big, bulky camera. With this season’s latest Cyber-shot™ cameras from Sony, you can enjoy super-zoom performance and detail-packed images with less to carry. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/zoom-in-closer-with-this-seasons-new-cyber-shot-cameras-from-sony/#623 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:48:02 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/remembering-rmi-ochlik-and-marie-colvin/ On 22 February 2012, the world learned of the tragic news that Rémi Ochlik and fellow journalist Marie Colvin were killed in a bombing in Syria http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/remembering-rmi-ochlik-and-marie-colvin/#621 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:18:37 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/redeye-launches-bursary-prize-with-rob-sara-for-rising-print-star/ Redeye, the photography network based in Manchester has announced that it is launching an annual bursary with leading professional photographic printer Rob Sara. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/redeye-launches-bursary-prize-with-rob-sara-for-rising-print-star/#618 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:16:01 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/simon-annand-the-half-exhibition/ Capturing the mystery and magic of backstage theatre, photographer Simon Annand captures the intimate moment where the actor enters psychological negotiation in the final half an hour before curtain up. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/simon-annand-the-half-exhibition/#617 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:17:40 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/closer-encounters-with-new-500mm-super-telephoto-from-sony/ Rugged, pro-focused SAL500F40G lens from Sony for A-mount SLT and DSLR cameras http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/closer-encounters-with-new-500mm-super-telephoto-from-sony/#620 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:57:30 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/student-focus-competition-shortlist-announced/ Student Focus has established itself as the world’s most high-profile student photography award and is open to universities worldwide that run a photography programme. The 2012 competition has attracted entries from over 200 institutions across six continents, having grown from just ten European universities in 2007, its inaugural year. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/student-focus-competition-shortlist-announced/#616 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:30:17 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/sony-world-photography-awards-2012-shortlist-announced/ On Thursday 2 February, the World Photography Organisation announced the shortlist for the 2012 Sony World Photography Awards. Billed as the global photographic event of the year, the Sony World Photography Awards celebrate the very best in photography from around the world, from the next generation of emerging photographers through to the established masters of the art. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/sony-world-photography-awards-2012-shortlist-announced/#615 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:50:09 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/the-sunday-times-magazine-celebrates-50th-anniversary-with-special-exhibition-at-the-saatchi-gallery/ The Sunday Times Magazine will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a special free exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery and a commemorative edition of the magazine in the paper and online on Sunday 5 February. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/the-sunday-times-magazine-celebrates-50th-anniversary-with-special-exhibition-at-the-saatchi-gallery/#610 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:05:28 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/cyber-shot-wx70wx50-cameras-released/ Higher picture quality, higher sensitivity Slim, power-packed Cyber-shot™ WX70/WX50 cameras from Sony grab even more amazing moments http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/cyber-shot-wx70wx50-cameras-released/#619 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:55:07 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/world-photo-so-paulo-opening-night-party/ The opening of the Sony World Photography Awards exhibition at the Museu da Imagem e do Som was a great success and well attended by press, local photographers and of course, Argentinian photojournalist, Alejandro Chaskielberg, 2011 Winner L'Iris d'Or. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/world-photo-so-paulo-opening-night-party/#609 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:13:51 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/eve-arnold-tribute/ Eve Arnold the world-renowned photojournalist sadly passed away last week. The magnum member and OBE who was awarded a lifetime achievement award from WPO at Cannes in 2010, was said to be one of the first female pioneers of photojournalism. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/eve-arnold-tribute/#607 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:37:06 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/tough-new-bloggie-sport-keeps-pace-with-the-action/ Fun, colourful Full HD snap camera from Sony is waterproof, dustproof and shockproof http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/tough-new-bloggie-sport-keeps-pace-with-the-action/#614 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:50:01 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/easy-to-use-new-cyber-shot-dsc-w630-w620-w610-and-s5000-from-sony/ Point-and-shoot photography has never been so satisfying – or so much fun. Four new compact cameras from Sony make it simple for everyone to take great pictures. The Cyber-shot™ W630, W620, W610 and S5000 put high quality creative imaging within easy reach, even for first-time digital camera owners. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/easy-to-use-new-cyber-shot-dsc-w630-w620-w610-and-s5000-from-sony/#613 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:45:58 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/meet-this-years-new-handycam-range/ Full HD camcorders from Sony with best-ever picture performance and sound World’s first*1 Balanced Optical SteadyShot for even more stable images while walking/zooming (CX740VE, PJ740VE, CX730E) http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/meet-this-years-new-handycam-range/#612 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:44:05 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/sony-launches-playmemories-series/ Sony announces the global launch of its PlayMemories series. This suite of services and applications lets consumers enjoy their videos and photos on devices including LCD TVs, personal computers, tablets, and smartphones. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/sony-launches-playmemories-series/#611 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:41:27 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/interview-with-jon-jones-director-of-photography-sunday-times/ We spoke to Jon Jones to find out more about his transition from working behind the lens to behind a picture desk and his thoughts on working as a photojournalist in todays climate... http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/interview-with-jon-jones-director-of-photography-sunday-times/#606 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:02:34 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/the-21st-annual-international-los-angeles-photographic-art-exposition/ The 21st Annual International Los Angeles Photographic Art Exposition Santa Monica Civic Auditorium January 12 – 16, 2012 http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/the-21st-annual-international-los-angeles-photographic-art-exposition/#605 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:32:24 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/sony-world-photography-awards-exhibition-2012/ Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition Somerset House, London 27 April – 20 May 2012 http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/sony-world-photography-awards-exhibition-2012/#604 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:48:52 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/last-call-for-entries-sony-world-photography-awards-2012/ Today, Wednesday 07 December, the World Photography Organisation, issues a last call for entries for the 2012 Sony World Photography Awards, the world’s most comprehensive photography competition. The deadline for entries is Wednesday 04 January 2012 giving photographers from across the world just one month left to enter. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/last-call-for-entries-sony-world-photography-awards-2012/#603 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:24:13 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/michael-benson-confirmed-as-curator-of-sony-world-photography-awards-exhibition/ Michael Benson of Candlestar Ltd has been confirmed as the curator of the upcoming World Photography Awards, which takes place at Somerset house in April 2012. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/michael-benson-confirmed-as-curator-of-sony-world-photography-awards-exhibition/#601 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:00:21 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/enjoy-all-your-photos-with-new-s-frame-wi-fi-by-sony/ Now it’s easy to keep your photo frame updated with fresh new pictures. The new WA700 and W700 are the first S-Frame models from Sony that connect to your home Wi-Fi network. Get pictures straight from your PC, email or your friends’ Facebook uploads – with no wires or fiddling with memory cards. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/enjoy-all-your-photos-with-new-s-frame-wi-fi-by-sony/#600 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:40:04 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/world-photo-london-2012-and-sony-world-photography-awards-return-to-london-april-2012/ We are excited to announce that World Photo, London is proudly taking place at Somerset House for the second year running. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/world-photo-london-2012-and-sony-world-photography-awards-return-to-london-april-2012/#602 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:56:21 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/ed-robinson-and-women-at-the-top/ Ed Robinson, World Photography Academy Member, was commissioned by the Financial Times to photograph the leading businesswomen for, ‘Women at the Top’. The Financial Times have announced the top 50 women in world business 2011. Online you can view an interactive graphic with profiles of all the top 50 women, including the portraits shot by Ed Robinson http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/ed-robinson-and-women-at-the-top/#599 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:00:58 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/queen-elizabeth-ii-by-cecil-beaton-a-diamond-jubilee-celebration/ Queen Elizabeth II by Cecil Beaton: A Diamond Jubilee Celebration Victoria & Albert Museum, 8 February – 22 April 2012 http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/queen-elizabeth-ii-by-cecil-beaton-a-diamond-jubilee-celebration/#598 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:59:55 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/lpa-launches-student-challenges/ Challenge Number One: Submit an image on the theme 'challenge'. The winning image will replace the question mark and be used to promote the rest of the competition. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/lpa-launches-student-challenges/#597 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:59:34 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/savoy-the-restoration/ Siobhan Doran has photographed the ambitious restoration of The Savoy, the world-renowned hotel on London’s Embankment. Built by impresario Richard D’Oyly Carte with profits from his Gilbert and Sullivan operas, the hotel opened on 6 August 1889. It enjoyed a resurgence of fame during the 1920s with both major art deco redecoration, and guests as varied as Noel Coward, Igor Stravinsky, Josephine Baker and George Gershwin. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/savoy-the-restoration/#596 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:52:11 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/the-sony-artisans-book-signing/ On Friday October 28th, 6.30pm, the Chelsea Art Museum will be hosting the Sony Artisans Book Signing. This will be a rare opportunity to meet the photographer and have your book signed, so please do join us! http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/the-sony-artisans-book-signing/#595 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:39:19 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/the-lpa-student-challenges/ The LPA Student Challenges http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/the-lpa-student-challenges/#594 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:19:59 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/bruce-davidson-subway/ Bruce Davidson one of our esteemed Academy members is exhibiting his work in the Aperture Gallery in New York City. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/bruce-davidson-subway/#593 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:51:37 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/5th-annual-westphoto-photography-competition-at-the-university-of-westminster/ The WESTPHOTO Photography competition is open to all the Westminster photography students, including Alumni and the competition will also be open to those studying photography at the prestigious F+F Schule für Kunst und Mediedesign in Zurich, Switzerland. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/5th-annual-westphoto-photography-competition-at-the-university-of-westminster/#592 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:40:59 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/sony-world-photography-awards-honorary-jury-2012/ The Honorary Jury, comprising experts from across the world of photography, will judge the Professional Competition which invites entries from the world’s leading photographers and serious enthusiasts. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/sony-world-photography-awards-honorary-jury-2012/#591 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:19:32 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/wpo-opening-night-at-cam-new-york/ On Thursday 13 October the World Photography Organisation held an Opening Night Party at the Chelsea Art Museum to celebrate the start of the Sony World Photography Awards Exhibitions and The Sony Artisans of Imagery. The exhibitions are part of a series of events WPO are holding in New York, including our renowned workshops, City Projects. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/wpo-opening-night-at-cam-new-york/#590 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:04:17 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/9th-annual-lucie-awards-announces-celebration-of-extraordinary-photographers/ For the 9th consecutive year, the Lucie Awards celebrate the greatest achievements in photography the world over. This year, the gala moves to Rose Theater, Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York City, on Monday, October 24, 2011, 6:30 p.m. Less than 500 tickets are available for this year’s gala and they are available through the Lucie Foundation website. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/9th-annual-lucie-awards-announces-celebration-of-extraordinary-photographers/#589 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:38:33 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/abi-winder/ Abi joined us in 2008, starting off as an intern and working closely with Ania on the Student Focus programme. It soon became apparent that Abi's strengths lay in communications and copy writing, so she quickly worked her way up to the role of Communications Coordinator... http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/abi-winder/#588 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:08:05 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/aop-photographers-awards/ The highly awaited dates and venues for the AOP Awards are confirmed, together with information on how to get tickets to the prestigious Photographers Awards Exhibition/Awards Evening and exposure 2011; a day of talks, seminars, demonstrations and trade exhibitions for photographers and industry professionals. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/aop-photographers-awards/#584 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:45:59 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/getty-images-celebrates-success-at-the-2011-picture-editors-guild-awards/ Getty Images’ photographer Dan Kitwood snaps up the Fotolia Photo Essay category, with Getty Images’ contributor Dave Benett and freelancer Matthew Lloyd winning the Celebrity Photographer of the Year and Newscast Young Photographer of the Year categories respectively. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/getty-images-celebrates-success-at-the-2011-picture-editors-guild-awards/#586 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:03:21 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/1883-issue-03-a-new-dawn/ This September sees the launch of the hotly anticipated third issue of 1883 magazine. Now no longer just a fashion magazine, this issue sees 1883 also showcase the freshest new talent across the worlds of film, music and the arts. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/1883-issue-03-a-new-dawn/#579 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:45:47 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/photomonth-east-london/ photomonth 2011 opens on 1 October with a retrospective of the documentary photographer Phil Maxwell at Bishopsgate Institute where his work is being archived for public use. 230 Bishopsgate EC2M 4QH. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/photomonth-east-london/#578 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:50:43 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/steve-pyke-presents-philosophers-at-flowers-galleries/ Steve Pyke presents a selection of intimate black and white portraits in an exhibition titled Philosophers. Pyke has garnered acclaim for his captivating photographs of individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from the homeless to artists, intellectuals and musicians. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/steve-pyke-presents-philosophers-at-flowers-galleries/#585 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:19:23 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/corinne-days-the-face-at-gimpel-fils/ Corinne Day’s daring and provocative images burst into collective consciousness through the pages ofThe Face magazine in the early 1990s. This exhibition revisits some of Day’s earliest photographs created for The Face, providing an opportunity to assess the on-going artistic legacy of her exceptional vision. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/corinne-days-the-face-at-gimpel-fils/#576 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:47:10 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/italian-photographer-chosen-as-grand-prize-winner-in-blurbs-photography-book-now-competition/ Valerio Spada’s ‘Gomorrah Girl’ chosen from 2,300 international submissions. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/italian-photographer-chosen-as-grand-prize-winner-in-blurbs-photography-book-now-competition/#575 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:34:20 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/fishbar-in-london-presents-father-and-son/ Fishbar in London presents Father and Son a double bill of internationally renowned Indian Photographers Richard and Pablo Bartholomew. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/fishbar-in-london-presents-father-and-son/#574 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 21:09:31 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/77-and-65-cameras-from-sony/ Sony extends the appeal of its Translucent Mirror camera range with two new A-mount models appealing to advanced amateurs and serious photo enthusiasts. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/77-and-65-cameras-from-sony/#583 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:33:46 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/nex-5n-camera-from-sony-with-161-megapixels-and-full-hd-50p-video/ Drawing on the positive acceptance of the NEX-5, the new α NEX-5N from Sony has advanced further and offers the superb responsiveness, image quality, and creative possibilities of a DSLR camera with less to carry. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/nex-5n-camera-from-sony-with-161-megapixels-and-full-hd-50p-video/#582 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:28:10 GMT http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/sony-introduces-the-handycam-nex-vg20e/ The new Handycam® NEX-VG20E camcorder from Sony broadens creative possibilities for shooting cinematic Full HD video and high-resolution still photos. http://www.worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/sony-introduces-the-handycam-nex-vg20e/#581 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:22:19 GMT