Photography Contest
Sony World Photography Awards 2026 - Youth
Deadline |
01/06/26Theme |
Enter your favourite photographs taken in 2025Territory |
WorldwideEligibility |
Best single images by photographers under 19Entry Fees |
FREEPrizes |
EquipmentOpen to photographers aged 19 and under. Entry is free and you could win top Sony Digital Imaging equipment, inclusion in the London exhibition and the annual book - plus more!
Competition runs from 1 June 2025 to 6 January 2026
Photographers can enter up to three images relating to a theme
Judges will select a shortlist of up to 10 photographers
Shortlist compete for Youth Photographer of the Year title
Overall winner receives Youth Photographer of the Year title and Sony digital imaging kit Open Call: Show us your best images!
Enter your favourite photographs taken in 2025. Submit up to three of your striking single images from the past year and share them with the judges. All photographic styles, genres and approaches are welcome – enter your top standout images you think will catch the judge’s eye and imagination.
Image: Chidima Ugwuedeh
Competition runs from 1 June 2025 to 6 January 2026
Photographers can enter up to three images relating to a theme
Judges will select a shortlist of up to 10 photographers
Shortlist compete for Youth Photographer of the Year title
Overall winner receives Youth Photographer of the Year title and Sony digital imaging kit Open Call: Show us your best images!
Enter your favourite photographs taken in 2025. Submit up to three of your striking single images from the past year and share them with the judges. All photographic styles, genres and approaches are welcome – enter your top standout images you think will catch the judge’s eye and imagination.
Image: Chidima Ugwuedeh
Featured Photo Contest
AAP Magazine #49 / B&W
$1,000 cash prizes | Winning image(s) published in AAP Magazine #49 | Extensive press coverage and global recognition
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