Latin America Professional Award
Set up to celebrate dynamic and inspiring photographic work currently created in Latin America. The Latin America Professional Award was created by the World Photography Organisation and Sony Latin America.
- Open to all photographers from specific Latin American countries* entering the Professional competition
- Rewards a shortlist of photographers, including first, second and third place winners
- Photographers receive Sony Digital Imaging equipment and exposure through a local regional exhibition within Latin America
- Please see 'Rules' on the Professional competition page for full image eligibility criteria
- Deadline is January 13, 2026 at 13.00 GMT
- With thousands of people across the planet viewing the successful projects, the aim is for these photographers to benefit from publishing deals, gallery representation and international coverage.
*Please note: to be considered for the Latin America Professional Award, participants must have the nationality of one of the following Latin American countries and reside in any of these during the period of the award (June 2025 - January 2026): Argentina, Brazil , Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Uruguay and Peru.
Prize
| 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place | Shortlist - up to 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receive Sony digital imaging equipment | x | x | x | |
| Global press exposure | x | x | x | x |
| Inclusion in book | x | |||
| Promoted on WPO's website | x | x | x | x |
| Promoted to WPO's online community | x | x | x | x |
How to enter
All photographers from Latin American countries* entering bodies of work (five to ten images) to any of the ten categories in the Sony World Photography Awards’ Professional competition will be considered for the Latin America Professional Award.
*Please note: to be considered for the Latin America Professional Award, participants must have the nationality of one of the following Latin American countries and reside in any of these during the period of the award (June 1, 2025 - January 2026) Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico and Peru.
Press coverage
For all inquiries please contact:
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Portafolio
The Sony World Photography Awards launches Latin American Professional Award
Xataka Foto
The importance of Latin Americans gaining exposure in the 2020 Sony World Photography Awards
2022 coverage
El Universo
Mexican photographer Alejandra Aragón wins the Latin America Professional Award 2022
Milenio
Sony World Photography Awards in Argentina