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A vibrant underwater scene featuring artificial, multi-colored corals and anemones arranged on a dark rock formation over a bed of light-colored gravel.

Zed Nelson photographs shock us all into seeing just how twisted our bond with nature has become

By Tom May published

Six years, 14 countries and one big observation: as we destroy the natural world, we're replacing it with a very convincing illusion

Galleries and Exhibitions
Two boys lie on horses in relaxed poses on a dark ground

"I couldn't use a drone, so I had to find another way of getting above them with my DSLR," says portrait photographer seeking new perspectives

By Kim Bunermann published

FEATURE No drone, no problem – this eye-catching overhead shot was captured using smart camera positioning and a 2012 DSLR

FEATURE
Photograph titled Charlotte and Dolly, depicting a young woman and her cow resting together in a barn to keep cool in the summer heat in West Virginia, United States. Captured by Vanta Coda III of the United States, and the winner of the Lifestyle category in the Open Competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2026

These are the 10 best photos this year according to the Sony World Photography Awards – what do you think?

By Niall Hampton published

News One of them will be crowned Open Photographer of the Year in London on April 16

News
Photograph of Mount Fuji in Japan, framed by bright red autumn leaves, taken near Lake Kawaguchi by Riley Shickle from the United Kingdom and captured on a Sony A7 III digital camera, with a Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art lens

The "photography trailblazers of tomorrow": Sony World Photo Awards 2026 reveals student and youth shortlists

By Niall Hampton published

News 20 up-and-coming photographers have made the final cut for the prestigious awards, to be revealed on April 16

News
Two photographs from Memories of Dust, a long-form photography project in Texas, USA, by Alex Bex. Left: Fort Worth, Texas, 2024. Jonathan, 25, a horse trainer and aspiring team roper, waits in the shade by his truck for the next assignment. Right: London, Texas, 2024. Merrick, 18, cares for a baby squirrel he found abandoned on his grandmother’s ranch.

"Cowboys aren't supposed to show their emotions, but they were vulnerable in front of me" – documentary photographer Alex Bex on Memories of Dust

By Niall Hampton published

INTERVIEW The Sony World Photography Awards 2025 Professional finalist discusses his long-form project that explores masculinity in Western culture

INTERVIEW
Sony World Photography Awards 2026

Sony World Photography Awards 2026 announces judges and London exhibition dates

By Kalum Carter published

News The world’s leading photography competition reveals its 2026 judges, London exhibition dates, and key deadlines for photographers at every level

News
SWPA 2025 Zed Nelson

"The photograph haunts me, and the experience haunts me. There was little I could do to intervene" – Zed Nelson discusses his award-winning project

By Kalum Carter published

Interview I sat down with Sony World Photographer of the Year, Zed Nelson, to discuss his award-winning project and approach to making images

Interview