"What you see is what you are. It's the identity of my subjects, but also mine. In short, photography for me is a form of knowledge, but also of personal expression."

Canadian based photographer Jamal Burger shifts his focus between the city and sport with his work. Since 2014, Jamal has worked with acclaimed brands such as Jordan, Nike, Apple and more.

We're celebrating#WorldWildlifeDayby showcasing17 of the best Shortlisted and Commended images from the 2017 Sony World Photography Awards.

"I try to focus on the most important parts of the image while removing everything that is not important. Also having a graphics background really helps."

The shortlisted (top 10) and commended (top 50) photographers for all categories of the 2017 Sony World Photography Awards have been announced today.

"Printing is “the holy grail” of photography, the ultimate culmination of a photographer’s effort in capturing and sharing the moment. Nothing compares to having a physical print in hand."