Portraiture in its many forms
Get inspired by our selection of photographs recently entered into the Open competition
Soothing sceneries, eloquent portraits and ingenious concepts
Feast your eyes on fresh entries from the Open competition
‘You can have photographs about people, even if there is nobody within miles’ In conversation with Jim Fenwick
Jim Fenwick, 2nd Place in the Professional competition Landscape category2024, tells us about his work, his creative process and early inspirations.
2025 Outstanding Contribution to Photography: Susan Meiselas
The prestigious award celebrates the lifetime achievements of the people behind some of the most groundbreaking photographic work of our time
Dramatic landscapes and peaceful vistas
Get inspired by the latest entries into the Open competition
Nine reasons why you should enter the Sony World Photography Awards 2026
From cash prizes to worldwide exhibitions
Focus on black-and-white photographs
Discover our latest selection of images entered into the Open competition
A Photograph That Inspired a Film: Mother Vera
Interview with Alys Tomlinson, 2018 Photographer of the Year
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Latest updates fromthe Sony World Photography Awards alumni
A spotlight on low light photography
Immerse yourself in the latest Entries of the Week, chosen out of submissions into the Open competition