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Sony World Photography Awards Single Image Competition
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- Who Can Apply: Open to all members of the public; entrants under 16 need parental/guardian consent. Images must be taken in 2026.
- The Focus: A global photography competition for standalone single images across ten categories.
- The Funding: Overall winner receives $5,000 (USD), Sony Digital Imaging equipment, and flights and accommodation to the London awards ceremony; category winners receive Sony Digital Imaging equipment.
- Key Requirements: Upload up to three free single images (JPEG, 1–5MB, sRGB) taken in 2026 via the online portal; describe any manipulation and keep images free of watermarks or copyright information.
DeadlineTuesday, January 5, 2027
AwardOverall winner receives $5,000 (USD), Sony Digital Imaging equipment, and flights and accommodation to the London awards ceremony; category winners receive Sony Digital Imaging equipment.
Application fee$0
Locationglobal
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesAll Stages
DisciplinesPhotography
Application notesImages must be no smaller than 1MB and no larger than 5MB, JPEG, sRGB colour. No watermarks or copyright info; judging is anonymous. Shortlisted entrants may need to supply a high-resolution image of at least 5MB and 300ppi.
World Photography Organisation
Organization based in London