The Sony World Photography Awards is one of the most celebrated and diverse photography competitions in the world. Now in its 12th year, its goal is to showcase the best contemporary photography worldwide. The Awards are free to enter and open to all levels of photographer, from emerging 12-19-year-olds, enthusiastic hobbyists, and students, to established professionals. There is a competition and a category for everyone, from Architecture, Documentary, Landscape, Portraiture, Sports, Street Photography, Wildlife, Travel, Culture, and more.
All images are judged by leading industry experts, who come together each year in London to decide the best images. A total prize fund of $30,000 (USD) plus the latest Sony digital imaging equipment is shared between winning photographers.
Apply to enter one of four competitions:
Professional - Recognising outstanding bodies of work (closes January 11, 2019 - 1300 GMT)
Open - Rewarding the world’s best single images (closes January 4, 2019 - 1300 GMT)
Youth - Best single images by photographers aged 12-19 (closes January 4, 2019 - 1300 GMT)
Student - For photography students worldwide (closes November 30, 2018 - 1300 GMT)
For more information visit http://www.worldphoto.org/sony-world-photography-awards