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LONDON, 17 MARCH 2026 – The Sony World Photography Awards announce today the inaugural winner and shortlisted photographers of the European Student Award, a new initiative in the 2026 Awards.

Sony World Photography Awards: European Student Award Winner Announced

LONDON, 17 MARCH 2026 – The Sony World Photography Awards announce today the inaugural winner and shortlisted photographers of the European...

• The Sony World Photography Awards announce the finalists and shortlists of the 2026 Professional competition
• Photographer of the Year to be announced on 16 April at a prestigious gala ceremony in London
• 2026 exhibition opens at Somerset House, London from 17 April - 4 May 2026

Sony World Photography Awards: Professional Competition Finalists & Shortlists 

The Sony World Photography Awards reveal today the 30 finalists and over 65 shortlisted photographers in the 2026 Professional competition: a powerful showcase of visual storytelling that pushes the boundaries of contemporary photography. Celebrating nearly two decades of photographic excellence, the Professional competition champions photographers whose bold bodies of work combine mastery of the craft with narrative vision.

- The Sony World Photography Awards announces the 10 category winners and shortlists of the 2026 Open competition, recognising the best single images of 2025

Sony World Photography Awards: Open Competition, Category Winners & Shortlists 

- The Sony World Photography Awards announces the 10 category winners and shortlists of the 2026 Open competition, recognising the best single...

• The Sony World Photography Awards announces photographers shortlisted in the 2026 Student and Youth competitions
• The shortlists recognise 10 photography students from leading universities across the world, and 10 photographers aged 19 and under
• The Student Photographer of the Year and Youth Photographer of the Year to be announced on 16 April at prestigious gala ceremony in London

Sony World Photography Awards: Student & Youth Competitions: Shortlists Announce

The Sony World Photography Awards announce today the shortlists of the 2026 Student and Youth competitions, honouring outstanding photographers at the earliest stages of their careers. The Student shortlist celebrates poignant series exploring the theme Together, while the Youth shortlist spotlights the best single images by photographers aged 19 and under. Showcasing the skill and ingenuity of young practitioners exploring and experimenting with the medium, the shortlists offer a glimpse of the photography trailblazers of tomorrow.

• A Special Presentation of Meyerowitz’s work, including new video and audio installations, to be shown at Somerset House, London from 17 April - 4 May 2026 Meyer.
• Meyerowitz to be recognised at the annual Awards ceremony in London on 16 April 2026.

Sony World Photography Awards: Joel Meyerowitz Honoured as Outstanding Contribution to Photography Winner 2026 

Joel Meyerowitz is announced as the recipient of the prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Photography title of the Sony World Photography Awards 2026, which honours the people that have shaped the history of the medium. Meyerowitz is recognised for his diverse and expansive body of work, and its extraordinary influence on the visual vocabulary of photography.

The Sony World Photography Awards celebrates photography on a global stage and now a brand new photography award has launched focusing on celebrating the work of photography students across Europe, offering student photographers[i] the chance to showcase their talent and supercharge their photography career.

Sony Europe and the World Photography Organisation Announce New European Student Photography Award

The Sony World Photography Awards celebrates photography on a global stage and now a brand new photography award has launched focusing on...

Judging panel for the 18th edition of the Sony World Photography Awards announced; 2025 Professional Jury to be led by Chair Monica Allende for the second year; 2025 Exhibition returns to Somerset House, London from 17 April - 5 May 2025; 2024 Travelling Exhibition on view in Italy, Canada, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, and Germany.

Sony World Photography Awards 2025 Jury and Exhibition Announced

The Sony World Photography Awards announces today the judging panel and London exhibition dates for the 2025 edition. Now in its 18th year, the Sony World Photography Awards honours the photography shaping our visual language. Among the most prestigious photography programmes in the world and with an unparalleled reach, over the years the Awards has helped elevate the conversation around photography and provide photographers with career-defining opportunities.

PROFESSIONAL, OPEN, STUDENT AND YOUTH WINNERS ANNOUNCED

SONY WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS: OVERALL WINNERS 2023

OVERALL WINNERS 2023

CATEGORY WINNERS & SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED EXHIBITION: 14 APRIL - 1 MAY 2023 | SOMERSET HOUSE, LONDON

OPEN COMPETITION 2023

Sony World Photography Awards

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