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© Wei-Cheng Tsai, Taiwan, Winner, National Awards, Sony World Photography Awards 2026

Announcements

National and Regional Awards: Winners and Shortlists Announced

The penultimate announcement of the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 season is here

© Fiona Stappmanns, Germany, Commended, Open Competition, Natural World & Wildlife, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards

Announcements

Celebrating women behind the lens this International Women's Day

Alpha Female Award winner and shortlist revealed

© Fredrik Lerneryd, Sweden, Finalist, Professional Competition, Perspectives, Sony World Photography Awards 2026

Announcements

2026 Professional Competition Finalists and Shortlists Announced

Discover the best photography series from the past year entered into the Sony World Photography Awards

© Mitsuaki Fujiwara, Japan, Commended, Professional Competition, Landscape, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards

Japan National Award

The Japan National Award, established by Sony Corporation and Creo, is dedicated to celebrating exceptional series created by Japanese photographers entering the Professional competition.

Winner receives Sony Digital Imaging equipment, along with a dedicated showcase of their work at the Sony Imaging Gallery Ginza. Their series will also feature in the Sony World Photography Awards exhibition at Somerset House in London, with additional promotion across the World Photography Organisation's platforms.

Image: © Mitsuaki Fujiwara, Japan, Shortlist, Japan National Award, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards

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Interviews

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.

National & Regional Awards (Single images)

Explore our penultimate announcement and see the unique perspectives and stories of local talent

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Exhibitions and Events

Sony World Photography Awards 2025 exhibition

Sony World Photography Awards 2026 exhibition

Offering an insight into the artists working in the medium today, the Sony World Photography Awards bring the best images from the past year to the West and East Wings of Somerset House. Upgrade to a combo ticket that grants you entry to the exhibition as well as a talk with Joel Meyerowitz.

Image: © 2025 Sony World Photography Awards exhibition

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Artist Talk: Joel Meyerowitz

Join Joel Meyerowitz live in conversation on 21 April at 7pm at Logan Hall, London. The pioneer of colour and street photography icon will delve into his six-decade career and share his most memorable moments and insights.

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