The Sony World Photography Awards 2021 is here and it is a celebration of photography from around the world. It is an international competition that celebrates the very best in photography and provides a platform for photographers to showcase their work. The awards are open to everyone, from professional and amateur photographers to students and enthusiasts. This year’s competition was open to entries from over 200 countries and have received an incredible 230,000 submissions.
About the Sony World Photography Awards 2021
The Sony World Photography Awards 2021 is a global photography competition that celebrates the art and skill of photography. It is open to both professional and amateur photographers from around the world and is divided into four main categories: Professional, Open, Student, and Youth. The Professional category is for photographers who are professional or semi-professional, while the Open category is for all levels of photography. The Student and Youth categories are for photographers aged 18 and under. The awards are judged by a panel of experts from the photographic industry.
Categories of the Awards
The Sony World Photography Awards 2021 has 10 categories, each of which offers a different theme. The categories are: Architecture, Events, Landscapes, Nature, People, Portraits, Sports, Still Life, Street Photography, and Travel. Each category has its own set of rules and regulations, so it is best to read them carefully before submitting your work. The awards are judged by an international jury of photographic professionals and the winners will be announced in April 2021.
Prizes
The Sony World Photography Awards 2021 offers a range of prizes for the winning entrants. The overall winners in each category will receive a cash prize of $5,000, a Sony camera, and a selection of Sony and Sigma lenses. The overall professional winner will receive a further cash prize of $25,000 and the overall amateur winner will receive a further cash prize of $5,000. There are also a range of additional prizes for winners in each category.
Submission Process
The deadline for submissions for the Sony World Photography Awards 2021 is January 31, 2021. To enter, photographers must upload their work to the official website, where it will be judged by a panel of experts. Entrants must also provide a brief description of their work and be willing to have their work published on the official website. All submissions must be in the form of digital images and must be the photographer’s own original work.
Benefits of Participating
Taking part in the Sony World Photography Awards 2021 is an excellent opportunity for photographers to showcase their work and receive recognition from the photographic industry. Winning entrants have the chance to be featured in the prestigious Sony World Photography Awards annual book as well as receiving international media coverage and publicity. Entrants also have the chance to win a selection of Sony and Sigma lenses and cameras.
Conclusion
The Sony World Photography Awards 2021 is an exciting opportunity for photographers from all over the world to showcase their work and receive recognition from the photographic industry. Entrants have the chance to win a range of prizes, including cash, a selection of Sony and Sigma lenses and cameras, and international media coverage. Submissions close on January 31, 2021, and the winners will be announced in April 2021.