Photographer and animals rights advocate Janet Holmes uses the power of positive storytelling in her imagery to promote the need for a world free from animal exploitation

We celebrate the start of the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards shortlist announcements with nine inspiring images of or relating to buildings. All pictures have been taken from the 2019 Open and Youth competition shortlists

Sheung Yiu's intriguing photographic practice stems from looking at images found in his old school science textbooks. He reveals more about his highly stylised approach to photography and where he finds his inspiration

Photographer Justyna Zdunczyk enjoys turning her lens towards a variety of subject matter, especially travel. Here we look at her recent work, where she captured quiet moments on the streets of London, Madrid and Taichung.

We are delighted to reveal the Open and Youth competition shortlists from the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards.From portraiture to landscape, architecture to wildlife, fine art to street, the selection is truly international in scope.

After graduating in architecture in Rio de Janeiro, André Nazareth worked for a few years as an architect before deciding to move to London, where he focused on documentary photography.