Sony World Photography Awards 2027 — Series Competition

Deadline: January 12, 2027
Entry Fee: Free
Prize: US$25,000 plus Sony equipment and a solo exhibition
Website: www.worldphoto.org/sony-world-photography-awards/series

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Sony World Photography Awards 2027 — Series Competition

About the Competition

Previously the Professional competition, this award recognises cohesive photographic projects and strong narratives. Submit 5–10 images with a series description. Deadline: January 12, 2027 at 16:00 GMT.

Official competition information and full rules

Prizes

The overall winner receives US$25,000, Sony equipment and a solo exhibition, alongside book inclusion and international exposure.

Theme

Choose a category suited to your project, such as Documentary Projects, Environment, Histories, Landscape, Portraiture, Sport or Wildlife & Nature.

Eligibility

Open worldwide to photographers over 18. Review the official publication-date criteria. If also entering Single Image, use work from a different body of work.

Copyrights & Licensing

You retain copyright. Entry grants a worldwide, non-exclusive, irrevocable three-year licence for awards and photographer promotion, including exhibitions, publications and press use. Merchandise requires individual agreement. Read the full official rules.

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