Are you an amateur photographer and a keen photography enthusiast, with an eye for capturing that perfect moment? If so, then this is the competition for you!
Photographers competing in the 2012 Sony World Photography Awards must have their submissions in by the closing date of 04 January, 2012.
This year’s competition includes a Professional competition, which invites entries from the world’s leading photographers and ‘serious enthusiasts’, and an Open competition for everyone with an interest in photography. Each competition has been refreshed with new categories for 2012. A ‘Nature Wildlife’ category has been introduced to the Professional competition and three new categories in the Open competition include ‘Enhanced’, ‘Split Second’ and ‘Low- light’. Full details about the World Photography Organisation and Sony World Photography Awards can be found at: www.worldphoto.org
Winner of the best overall photograph will receive:
- Title of “Sony World Photography Awards Open Photographer of The Year”
- $5,000
- Winning image showcased in the winners exhibition and the winners book
- International exposure on the WPO website
- Global media coverage
- Flights to London, 2 nights accommodation in a hotel and VIP tickets to attend the Sony World Photograpphy Awards gala ceremony on 26th of April 2012
- Sony digital SLR camera equipment
Winners of each individual category will receive:
- Title of “Sony World Photography Awards category name Winner“
- Winning image showcased in the winners exhibition and the winners book
- International exposure on the WPO website
- Global media coverage
- Sony digital SLR camera equipment










































