Photo Contest

February 29, 2024

Incredible Professional Finalists from the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards

After announcing the National winners, the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards has released the finalists and shortlisted entries for this year's Professional competition. Now in its 17th year, the Professional division is known for its technical mastery and ability to produce original, striking narratives. This year is no exception, with the finalists and shortlist culled from a record number of entries.

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February 8, 2024

Charming Photo of Polar Bear Napping on an Iceberg Wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award

A polar bear curled up on an iceberg for a nap has won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award. This image, taken by amateur photographer Nima Sarikhani, beat out 24 other images that were in the running. Over 75,000 votes were cast by wildlife photography fans—a record number. It took three days of searching off Norway's Svalbard archipelago before Sarikhani happened upon polar bears.

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January 24, 2024

Incredible Winners of the 2023 Tokyo International Foto Awards

Photographer Francis Leroy rose to the top of the competition and was named Photographer of the Year at the 2023 Tokyo International Foto Awards. The photographer's artistic look at how the waves of the ocean merge with a sandy beach beat out thousands of entries to the contest. A jury of renowned photography experts, curators, and international gallery owners meticulously evaluated entries in 10 categories in both the Professional and Non-professional branches of the contest.

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January 16, 2024

Stunning Winners of the Inaugural Nature Photography Contest

Though only in its first year, the Nature Photography Contest has already proven to be a space where excellent photography and a love for the planet come together. Celebrated photojournalist Alain Schroeder was named Photographer of the Year and, as part of his prize, will have the opportunity to name a country where he'd like nearly 400 trees planted.

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