Sony World Photography Awards

Over 340,000 images from 211 territories were submitted to the Sony World Photography Awards 2022, and over 156,000 were entered to the Professional competition – the highest number of entries in the awards’ history.

“The Sony World Photography Awards 2022 finalists and shortlist are as diverse, challenging and, I believe, as powerful as ever,” said Mike Trow, chair of the jury, on behalf of the jury.

“The standard of work in the Professional competition surprised me in its depth and variety. At points we all may have felt that the ongoing Covid crisis meant that the world had shut down, but when reviewing these projects, it is clear nothing could be further from the truth. To have the chance to see so much work from across the world is both humbling and energising.

“The importance of photography in interpreting our world, bringing vital humanitarian, environmental and emotional issues to the fore, whilst also covering categories as diverse as Sport, Creative and Landscape make it such an exciting competition.

“Looking at photographs, and challenging oneself to read them openly and honestly is a privilege and with such a thoughtful, academic and global jury on board, I hope we have succeeded in our mission to continue to highlight the vitality and power of photography.”

Produced by the World Photography Organisation, the internationally acclaimed Sony World Photography Awards is one of the most important fixtures in the global photographic calendar. Now in its 15th year, the free-toenter Awards are a global voice for photography and provide a vital insight into contemporary photography today. For both established and emerging artists, the Awards offer world-class opportunities for exposure of their work. To find out more, visit: www.worldphoto.org