A Beginner’s Guide about Sony World Photography Awards

Introduction

Photography is an art that offers people a unique way of celebrating life. It is that distinct passion that presents you with a chance to capture and relive those precious moments of life that bring you joy and an unmatched level of comfort. Some people also look at it as a sublime skill that takes a certain degree of talent and years of practice on one's part. Admiringly, Sony understands the value of the spirit of photography and is devoted to celebrating it on an international stage. That is why just like every other year, it is back again in 2021, with the glorious Sony World Photography Awards!

Now, the Sony World Photography Awards mean a great deal in the photography calendar of the year. Artists around the world wait eagerly for this occasion that celebrates the work of budding photographists. This award function is known to offer people a useful insight into contemporary photography works and is a source of great inspiration to all the skilled photographists. For both the emerging and established artists, these awards are a chance to showcase their work on a global stage and to bag some much-deserved fame and exposure!

Why are the Sony Photography Awards such a big deal?

In the past years, these awards have offered many winning and shortlisted candidates a chance at a glorious start to what later turned out to be outstanding careers. It has given a window of opportunity to many budding artists seeking a prospect to prove themselves to the world. In the last years, many participants who have contested in this event have reserved the likelihood for them to be represented by some renowned gallery or institution. A few lucky ones from the lot have also earned a chance to get their work featured in some major international publications.

Word is that the Sony World Photography Awards is committed to continuing to provide such life-altering windows of opportunities to skilled and talented photographers for many more years to come. To level the playing field for everyone, irrespective of their economic backgrounds, and to encourage the artists into displaying their very best works on the global stage, the Sony Awards is continuing with their tradition of free-of-cost entries in 2021.

What should you know about the Sony Photography Awards 2021?

Architecture, Wildlife, Culture, Street Photography, Portrait, Sport, Documentary, Landscape, Object, Lifestyle, etc., are some of the categories under which photographers will be portraying their work in the competition this year. The winner is promised a total prize fund of USD 60,000, plus the latest Sony digital photography equipment on emerging victorious.

Every year, the Sony World Photography Awards receive some ground-breaking entries from artists situated all over the world. The four competitions for which these awards are hosted, the Professional format (for photographers who present a portfolio or body of work), the Youth format (for participants in the age bracket between 12-19 years), the Students (for pupils in academic institutions), and the Open setup (for people entering submitting single photographs) have been known to gain some exceptional entries in every edition.

Conclusion

So, to all the blooming photography enthusiasts who love and appreciate blossoming talent, the Sony World Photographers Awards is here! So, are you ready for the big moment?!

Deadline for submissions: January 14, 2021 13:00 GMT