Sony World Photography Open Competition
Sony World Photography Open Competition
World Photography Organisation is a leading global platform dedicated to the development and advancement of photographic culture. We offer programming and competition initiatives that provide valuable opportunities for artists working in photography, helping to broaden the conversation around their work.
Sony World Photography Awards is the principal programme of the World Photography Organisation. Established in 2007, it has grown to become one of the world’s biggest and most prestigious photography competitions. The awards celebrate the work of both leading and emerging practitioners, attracting tens of thousands of visitors annually to its exhibitions worldwide.
World Photography Organisation is part of Creo, which delivers initiatives and programming across three sectors: photography, film, and contemporary art.
Eligibility Criteria
  • Open to anyone submitting single images taken in 2024.
  • Free entry allows submission of up to three single images.
  • Photographers can enter more than three images by purchasing image bundles.
  • Categories are diverse, and each photographer can enter images in different categories or all in a single category.
  • Photographers entering the Open competition cannot participate in the Professional or Youth competitions.
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    List of Benefits
  • Overall Winner: $5,000, Sony digital imaging equipment, flights and accommodation to the awards ceremony in London, certificate, trophy, global press exposure, inclusion in the awards book and exhibition, and promotion on WPO's website and online community.
  • Category Winners: Sony digital imaging equipment, flights and accommodation to the awards ceremony in London, certificate, trophy, global press exposure, inclusion in the awards book and exhibition, and promotion on WPO's website and online community.
  • Shortlisted Photographers: Certificate, inclusion in the awards book and exhibition, and promotion on WPO's website and online community.
  • Key Dates & Categories
    Key Dates:
  • Registration Deadline: January 3, 2025, at 13:00 GMT.
  • Assessment Period: January 8, 2025, to January 31, 2025.
  • Announcement of Shortlisted Photographers: Prior to April 2025.
  • Announcement of Overall Winner: April 2025.
    Categories:
  • Architecture
  • Creative
  • Motion
  • Landscape
  • Lifestyle
  • Natural World & Wildlife
  • Object
  • Portraiture
  • Street Photography
  • Travel
  • Submission Guidelines
  • Images must be taken in 2024.
  • Images can be previously entered in other competitions, won awards, or published in various media.
  • Image file requirements: JPEG format, sRGB color model, between 1MB and 5MB.
  • Entries can feature manipulation but must be originally from an analogue or digital photograph.
  • Up to three images can be submitted for free, with the option to purchase additional submissions.
  • Images should have good composition, creativity, and clarity, fitting within the chosen category's description.
  • Rules & Regulations
  • By entering, participants accept the competition rules and terms and conditions.
  • The competition is free to enter and open to the public.
  • Entries must be submitted via the World Photography Organisation website.
  • Photographers retain full copyright of their images but grant WPO a non-exclusive, irrevocable license for promotional use for three years.
  • Entries must not infringe on the rights of others or contain inappropriate content.
  • The judges' decisions are final.
  • How To Apply
    Follow the below steps to apply for the program:
    1. Visit Our Official Website.
    2. Read carefully all the information about the program details.
    3. Click on the "Register" to complete the registration with required details.
    4. After successful registration, Use the received credentials to log into your account.
    5. Once logged in, Click on the "Apply" button.
    6. You will be directed to the application form. Fill in all the required details accurately.
    7. Before submitting, review all the information you have provided.
    8. After that, Click on the "Submit” button to submit your application.
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    World Photography Organisation is a leading global platform dedicated to the development and advancement of photographic culture. We offer programming and competition initiatives that provide valuable opportunities for artists working in photography, helping to broaden the conversation around their work.
    Sony World Photography Awards is the principal programme of the World Photography Organisation. Established in 2007, it has grown to become one of the world’s biggest and most prestigious photography competitions. The awards celebrate the work of both leading and emerging practitioners, attracting tens of thousands of visitors annually to its exhibitions worldwide.
    World Photography Organisation is part of Creo, which delivers initiatives and programming across three sectors: photography, film, and contemporary art.