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Vanuatu's 'barefoot volcanologist' stands at ash- and sulfur-spewing Mount Yasur in award-winning photograph

Elle Leontiev's image of Philip, a self-taught volcanologist who has lived on Mount Yasur his whole life, has won the Portraiture category of the Open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2026.

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430,000 images later, these 30 pro photographers compete for one of the industry's top honors

The Sony World Photography Awards announces its finalists of the 2026 Professional competition – from wildlife, portraiture, landscapes, and more

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These are the 10 best photos this year according to the Sony World Photography Awards – what do you think?

One of them will be crowned Open Photographer of the Year in London on April 16

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Kick off 2026 with these 10 photography competitions open for entries from January to May

From landscapes and street to architecture, portraits, and beyond – these international photography contests want to see your images, open to photographers of all levels

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10 extraordinary award-winning photos of 2025 you need to see

From up-close insect duets to cosmic wonders and dramatic wildlife encounters, these prize-winning images capture this year's power of photography

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Showcase your work and win awards: 10 photography competitions open for entries this December to May

From landscapes and street to architecture, portraits, and beyond – these international photography contests want to see your images, open to photographers of all levels

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"Cowboys aren't supposed to show their emotions, but they were vulnerable in front of me" – documentary photographer Alex Bex on Memories of Dust

The Sony World Photography Awards 2025 Professional finalist discusses his long-form project that explores masculinity in Western culture

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This is your sign to share your best work: 10 global photo contests now open for entries from September to February

From landscapes and street to architecture, portraits and beyond – these international photography competitions want to see your images, open to photographers of all levels

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Your shots deserve the spotlight: 10 global photo contests now open from August to January

From landscapes and street to architecture, portraits and beyond – these international photography competitions want to see your images, open to photographers of all levels

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Don't let your best shots go unseen: 8 photo contest open calls for photographers of all levels, from July to January

From landscapes and street to architecture, portraits and beyond – these international photography competitions are calling for your images

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A portrait of solidarity: Raúl Belinchón’s stunning images of mud-covered volunteers in Spain

After fatal floods swept through Spain in 2024, photographer Raúl Belinchón captured powerful portraits of mud-soaked volunteers, a series that later won acclaim at the Sony World Photography Awards.

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"The photograph haunts me, and the experience haunts me. There was little I could do to intervene" – Zed Nelson discusses his award-winning project

I sat down with Sony World Photographer of the Year, Zed Nelson, to discuss his award-winning project and approach to making images

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“If AI erodes people's belief in photography, then we have problems” – we talk AI and cameras with the winner of the Sony World Photography Awards 2025

The Sony World Photography Awards 2025 winners have been unveiled, and we spoke with the overall winner about AI, cameras and more. Here's what they said.

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Meet Toby Binder: The German photographer capturing the lives of Belfast’s divided youth

Binder's project, which won the 2025 Sony World Photography Award for Documentary, explores how the Troubles continues to shape a new generation in Belfast.

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From skater girls to climate illusions: Meet the winners of the 2025 Sony World Photography Awards

UK photographer Zed Nelson's four-continent project, highlighting humanity's complex relationship with nature, earned him this year's coveted Photographer of the Year award.

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British photographer Zed Nelson wins Sony World Photography Awards 2025, beating a staggering 419,820 other entries

The Sony World Photography Awards announces the winners of the 2025 competition, showcasing the very best of contemporary photography from around the globe

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A cosmic image of New York from above is announced as one of the Open competition category winners for the Sony World Photography Awards

Some of the best photography on display as the Sony World Photography Award category winners are announced

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Last call for entries to the Sony World Photography Awards 2025 – use our exclusive code to enter 20 extra images for free!

Boost your chances of winning the Sony World Photography Awards 2025 Open Competition by using our exclusive code ahead of the January 03 deadline

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The Sony World Photo Awards 2024 exhibition is on right now – get 10% off your tickets

See the work of the Professional, Open, Student and Youth competitions – and more – at Somerset House in London until 6 May

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'It’s nothing to do with photography' – Sony World Photography Award winners tell us their mixed feelings about AI

We asked Sony World Photography Award winners if AI-generated images have a place in photo competitions and how organizers should approach the tech. Here’s what they said.

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Documentary project wins Sony World Photography Awards 2024, and Sebastião Salgado is awarded Outstanding Contribution

Winner Juliette Pavy bags $25,000/£20,000/A$39,000 cash prize, plus a range of Sony digital imaging equipment

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SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket photobombs the moon in incredible award-winning shot

This amazing photo of a Falcon Heavy rocket transiting the moon won the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.

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Jaw-dropping images snap up Open Category prizes in World Photography Awards

A striking photograph of a Jaguar snacking on its prey among the Open Category winners announced by The World Photography Organisation

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Sony World Awards finalists showcase the best photography on the planet

The finalists for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024 have been revealed - and they are breathtaking!

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Exceptional photography showcases our diverse world as the National & Regional Award winners announced for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024

The World Photography Organisation reveals the National & Regional Award winners for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024

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