With its unparalleled reach, the Sony World Photography Awards elevate the careers of photographers to the next level. Since the beginning, the Awards have championed inclusivity and access by being free to enter. Acting as an insight into photography today in all its diversity, the Awards spotlights photographers telling the stories of our time.
Series competition (Previously Professional competition)
Series competition (Previously Professional competition)
The Series competition rewards outstanding projects and narrative excellence. Enter your best series of 5 to 10 images - you could win $25,000, a solo exhibition, a range of top Sony Digital Imaging equipment plus benefit from international media exposure.
Single Image competition (Previously Open competition)
Single Image competition (Previously Open competition)
The Single Image competition celebrates the power of a standalone photograph. Enter your best single images - you could win $5,000, a range of top Sony Digital Imaging equipment plus benefit from international media exposure.
Student competition
Student competition
Provides a platform for photography students worldwide - first prize is top Sony digital imaging equipment plus benefit from global exposure
Youth competition
Youth competition
Dedicated to young photographers under 19 years-old - first prize is top Sony digital imaging equipment plus benefit from global exposure
Timeline
1 June 0:00 BST
2027 Sony World Photography Awards open for entries
27 November 2026 13:00 GMT
Student competition closes
5 January 2027 13:00 GMT
Open and Youth competition close
12 January 2027 13:00 GMT
Professional competition closes
Sony’s commitment
The objective of the Sony World Photography Awards is to establish a platform for the continuous development of photographic culture. The Awards do this by recognising great contributions to photography in the past through the Outstanding Contribution to Photography prize as well as finding new talents of the future and providing them with the opportunity to be promoted and exhibited around the world. Sony is committed to photographic culture by extending their relationship with individual winners beyond the Awards to develop the individuals’ careers.