Running across 62 countries, the National Awards program seeks to recognize and reward the best local photographic talent from all corners of the world. Celebrating global photography at its best, enjoy the range of imagery.

The 2019 Youth Photographer of the Year is awarded is Zelle Westfall, from the USA, for her striking portrait Abuot, created in response to the theme 'Diversity.' Westfall is awarded the latest Sony digital imaging equipment.

Shortlist

Emma Last, United Kingdom, with the image 'Divided'

Faiyad Uzzaman, Bangladesh, with the image 'Ignite'

Below are the successful shortlisted images from 2019 Sony World Photography Awards Open competition, Travel category. View the winners' gallery to see the category winners.

Agustin Belussi, Argentina, 'La Estación'

Lauren Hook, Australia, 'Untitled'

Lu Quanhou , China Mainland, 'Converge'

Maxwell Gifted, France, 'Women of Arugam Bay'

Below are the successful shortlisted images from 2019 Sony World Photography Awards Open competition, Street Photography category. View the winners' gallery to see the category winners.

Miranda Alam, United States, 'Untitled'

Md. Akhlas Uddin, Bangladesh, 'Risky journey'

Zhou Dainan, China Mainland, 'City Camping'

Below are the successful shortlisted images from 2019 Sony World Photography Awards Open competition, Still Life category. View the winners' gallery to see the category winners.

Maciek Jasik, United States, 'Galia Melon'

Billie-Maree Ward, Australia, 'Crushed Pastels'

Diego Diaz, Colombia, 'Mathematical Landscape'