World Photography Organisation

James Barnor: Outstanding Contribution to Photography 2027
Read more
James Barnor Exhibition: Register Your Interest
Read more
2027 Judges Announced
Read more
Sign-Up to Creo Newsletter

Read more
Shop Our Merchandise
Read more

Blogs

View all

© Leo Li, New Zealand, entry, Single Image competition, Landscape, Sony World Photography Awards 2027

Entries of the Week: From Tiny Creatures to Towering Castles

From a tiny flying squirrel nestled among frosty branches to a dramatic splash in the swimming pool, this week's Entries of the Week brings together ten photographs full of character, contrast and unexpected perspectives.

Inspiration

After the Award: Scott Wilson on Turning a Win into a Platform

We catch up with the 2022 Open Photographer of the Year

Announcements

10 Things to Know About James Barnor: Outstanding Contribution to Photography 2027

The 20th recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to Photography revealed, alongside a retrospective of his works in London

© Jubair Ahmed Arnob, 2025 Sony World Photography Awards

The Place Where I Used to Play: Interview with Jubair Ahmed Arnob

The 2026 Student Photographer of the Year reflects on the memories, places and changing landscapes that inspired his winning series, The Place Where I Used to Play.

© Elle Leontiev, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards.jpg

The Barefoot Volcanologist: Interview with Elle Leontiev

Elle Leontiev, Open Photographer of the Year 2026, reflects on the story behind her winning portrait of Indigenous volcanologist Phillip Yamah and the impact a single photograph can have.

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.

View gallery

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.

Learn More

Berlin, Germany

The Sony World Photography Awards travelling exhibition is back at the iconic Willy-Brandt-Haus in Berlin, bringing together a special curation of photographs from the 2026 Awards.

Learn More