"I try to create photos that catch the eye and let your imagination run wild. That would be my biggest success as a photographer."

"I usually find the spot from where to take the picture rather quickly; the space dictates it, and my experience consents."

On February 28, 2018, the World Photography Organisation announced the shortlist for the 2018 Sony World Photography Awards. The series "Retaking Raqqa" which is shortlisted in the Professional Current Affairs & News category of the Awards was attributed to Turkish photographerUygar Önder Şimşekin error.

"It is a tremendous privilege to be able to present this Award to such an important artist who has broken boundaries in her profession."

"The big consideration for most is Giclée or C-Type printing, and rightly so, as this determines the paper types you can choose, and ultimately the finished result."

"With my photography, I aim to capture moments that subtly promote a mood or a feeling unique to each viewer. I feel this gives the viewer reason to spend more time thinking about the photo..."

Varun Thota is a Product Designer, living and working in Hong Kong. He is shortlisted in the Professional Landscape category of the 2018 Sony World Photography Awards.

PHOTOFAIRS | San Francisco opens for its second edition this week. Featuring 40 leading international and US galleries. The fair opens for the public from 22nd - 23rd February.

"I just try and set out to create different and unique images from these events and also with my photography in general. I guess that is the biggest part of my process."

Each week, we will be choosing 10 highlightedimagesahead of all the images being displayedat the 2018 Exhibition in London from 20th April - 6th May.