Deadline: varies depending of the competition category (November 2018 – January 2019)
Open to: all levels of photographer, from emerging 12-19-year-olds, enthusiastic hobbyists, and students, to established professionals
Awards: a total prize fund of 30,000 (USD) plus the latest Sony digital imaging equipment is shared between winning photographers
Description
The 2019 Sony World Photography Awards is now accepting submissions. The Sony World Photography Awards is one of the most celebrated and diverse photography competitions in the world. The Sony World Photography Awards has four competitions:
- Professional – Recognising outstanding bodies of work – deadline January 11, 2019 – 13.00 GMT
- Open – Rewarding the world’s best single images - deadline January 4, 2019 – 13.00 GMT.
- Youth – Best single images by photographers aged 12-19 – deadline January 4, 2019 – 13.00 GMT.
- Student – For photography students worldwide – deadline November 30, 2018.
Eligibility
Each category has different eligibility criteria. Please click on each of the category below and read the rules on the official website for each of the competition categories.
Awards
Professional
- Photographer of the Year – 25,000 (USD) / Sony digital imaging equipment / Included in exhibition at Somerset House, London
- Category winners – Flights & accommodation to awards ceremony in London / Sony digital imaging equipment / Publication in winners’ book / Included in exhibition at Somerset House, London
- Finalists – Publication in winners’ book / Included in exhibition at Somerset House, London
- Shortlist – Digital exhibition at Somerset House, London
Open
- Open Photographer of the Year – 5,000 (USD) / Sony digital imaging equipment / Flights and accommodation to the awards ceremony in London / Included in exhibition at Somerset House, London
- Category winners – Sony digital imaging equipment / Publication in winners’ book / Included in the exhibition at Somerset House, London
- Shortlist – Digital exhibition at Somerset House, London / Publication in winners’ book
Youth
- Youth competition winner – Flights and accommodation to awards in London / Sony digital imaging equipment / Included in exhibition at Somerset House, London
- Shortlist – Digital exhibition at Somerset House, London / Publication in winners’ book
Student
All 10 shortlisted photographers are given Sony Digital Imaging equipment and flown to London to attend the Sony World Photography Awards ceremony, with the winner receiving 30,000€ worth of Sony photography equipment for his or her institution.
How to apply?
For more information and how to apply please visit the official website.