Compete Sony World Photography Awards 2026
Opportunity Description
International Deadline: January 13, 2026 – With its unparalleled reach, the Sony World Photography Awards elevate the careers of photographers to the next level. Since the beginning, the Awards have championed inclusivity and access by being free to enter. Acting as an insight into photography today in all its diversity, the Awards spotlights photographers telling the stories of our time.
The Sony World Photography Awards are BACK for their 19th edition!
ELIGIBILITY
No matter your level — beginner, student, or pro — there’s a category that’s perfect for you and your photography!
- Professional (series)
- Open (single images)
- Student (series responding to 2026 brief ‘Together’)
Youth (single images shot by photographers aged 19 and under)
AWARDS
And win extraordinary prizes, including:
- Up to $25,000
- Sony Digital Imaging equipment
- See your work included in must-see exhibitions in London and worldwide
- Build your profile as a photographer with local and international press coverage – previous features included major media outlets
- Enjoy a glamorous black-tie Awards ceremony in London attended by industry leaders, press and media
- Your work promoted to the World Photography Organisation community
- Elevate your career regardless of whether you’re a beginner or a professional
APPLY ONLINE – No Fee
About:
Creo initiates and organises events and programming across three key strands: photography, film and contemporary art. Established in 2007 as World Photography Organisation, Creo has since grown in scope, furthering its mission of developing meaningful opportunities for creatives and expanding the reach of its cultural activities.
