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© Rismiyanto Suyata, Indonesia, entry, Single Image competition, Lifestyle, Sony World Photography Awards 2027

Caught at the Right Moment: Entries of the Week

From volcanic craters and frozen landscapes to city streets, wildlife and the sea, discover ten of the latest entries to the Sony World Photography Awards.

Announcements

Judges for the 2027 Sony World Photography Awards have been announced

Meet the international panel of photography experts who will select the 2027 winners and shortlists

© Harry Sanjaya Putra, Indonesia, entry, Single Image competition, Portraiture, Sony World Photography Awards 2027.

Inspiration

Breaking the Pattern: Entries of the Week

This week’s entries explore what happens when order meets unpredictability, from carefully structured environments to moments shaped by weather, wildlife and chance.

Divided Youth of Belfast: Interview with Toby Binder

We spoke with the winner of the 2025 Documentary Projects category about his long-term series documenting young people in Northern Ireland.

© Carlos Folgoso Sueiro, Spain, Shortlist, Professional competition, Perspectives, Sony World Photography Awards 2025

Beyond the Lake: Interview with Carlos Folgoso Sueiro

We caught up with the Spanish photographer about his powerful project that grew out of a period of personal struggle.

On Asphalt We Grow: Interview with Robin Tutenges

We spoke with the French photographer about his shortlisted series documenting skateboarding communities in Ukraine.

Photographer of the Year 2026

The prestigious title of the Photographer of the Year was awarded to Citlali Fabián, a visual artist from the Yalalteca Indigenous community in Mexico, now based in the UK.

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Exhibitions and Events

© Todd Antony, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards

Johannesburg, South Africa

For the first time in South Africa, Johannesburg welcomes a landmark exhibition from the Sony World Photography Awards. Decisive Moment at the Roger Ballen Centre For Photography brings together an exceptional selection of images from the past three years.

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Milan, Italy

The Sony World Photography Awards travelling exhibition is back at Museo Diocesano Carlo Maria Martini for another year, bringing together a special curation of photographs from the 2026 Awards.

Open until 4 October
Museo Diocesano Carlo Maria Martini, Milan

Image: 2026 Sony World Photography Awards exhibition in Milan, Italy

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