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Global Photography Competition Announces Student and Youth Finalists
Table of Contents
- 1. Global Photography Competition Announces Student and Youth Finalists
- 2. Student Competition: A Platform for Future Professionals
- 3. Youth Competition: Inspiring Young visionaries
- 4. Spotlight on the Youth Finalists
- 5. Award Details and Judging Process
- 6. Finalist roster
- 7. What are the age groups considered for the Youth photography Competition?
- 8. Sony World Photography Awards Announces 2026 Student and Youth Finalists
- 9. Student Photography Competition: A Focus on Emerging Artists
- 10. Youth Photography Competition: Voices of the next Generation
- 11. Notable Trends in the 2026 Submissions
- 12. Benefits of Participating in the Sony World photography Awards
- 13. how to View the Finalists’ Work
- 14. Practical Tips for Aspiring Young Photographers
- 15. Real-World Example: Past Winners and Their Impact
- 16. Resources for Further Learning
London, united Kingdom – The World Photography Organisation has revealed the finalists for its prestigious Student Photographer of the Year and Youth Photographer of the Year awards.The winners will be unveiled at a ceremony in London on April 16, 2026, celebrating emerging talent in the photographic arts. This competition highlights the power of visual storytelling and the innovative perspectives of young photographers from around the globe.
Student Competition: A Platform for Future Professionals
Ten university students have been selected as finalists in the Student Photographer of the Year competition. The winning student’s university will receive a substantial prize of 30,000 euros in Sony Digital Imaging equipment, providing valuable resources to nurture future photographic endeavors. Tess Raimbeau, Photo Editor at Libération (France), served as the judge for this year’s final selection, carefully evaluating each submission for creativity and technical skill.
Youth Competition: Inspiring Young visionaries
The Youth competition showcases the work of ten photographers under the age of 19. This year’s entrants were encouraged to submit their most compelling images, demonstrating a broad range of subjects and styles. The selected photographs reveal a remarkable talent for capturing diverse landscapes, from majestic mountains to the depths of underwater environments.
Spotlight on the Youth Finalists
Finalists in the Youth competition have presented a stunning array of imagery. Riley Shickle, from the United Kingdom, captured the iconic Mount Fuji framed by the vibrant hues of autumn foliage near Lake Kawaguchi, Japan. Abdallah Islam, representing Egypt, showcased the striking contrast between ancient architecture and modern sculpture wiht a photograph featuring the Great Pyramid.Doğa Ergün, a 15-year-old from Turkey, created a symmetrical composition of a horse and rider entering the sea, brilliantly capturing the interplay of water and light.
Other noteworthy submissions include Jeirin Anton’s regal portrait of a peacock in Sri Lanka and Victor Reichert’s tender depiction of a monkey family in France. Keira Pereira’s photograph of a red-eyed tree frog in Costa Rica highlights the beauty of the rainforest ecosystem.
The youthful lens also captured dynamic moments.Ayden Feagle documented teamwork in a soccer match in the United States, while Philip Kangas captured a collaborative effort between firefighters rescuing artwork from a blaze at the Royal academy of Fine Arts in Stockholm, Sweden. jane Mozzi’s photograph skillfully merged the action of a BMX rider with the flight path of an airplane. Ruohan Wang, from Mainland China, presented a poignant portrait using shadow to emphasize the subject’s eyes, inviting viewers into a moment of introspection.
Award Details and Judging Process
The Youth Photographer of the Year award will be presented to a finalist selected by Ruby Rees-Sheridan, Assistant Curator at the National Portrait Gallery (UK). The winner will receive a thorough suite of Sony Digital imaging equipment to further develop their artistic vision.
Finalist roster
| Student Competition Finalists | Youth Competition Finalists |
|---|---|
| Jubair Ahmed Arnob, Bangladesh | Jeirin Anton, Sri Lanka |
| Ruohan Wang, Mainland China | Philip Kangas, Sweden |
| Teresa Halbreiter, Germany | Ayden Feagle, United States |
| Laura Anna Rossa, Belgium | Riley Shickle, United Kingdom |
| Chanel grobler, South Africa | Jane Mozzi, Argentina |
| ci Song, Mainland China | Abdallah Islam, Egypt |
| Matte Dixon, Australia | Victor Reichert, France |
| Julian Cabral, Argentina | Doğa Ergün, Turkey |
| Zifan Zhang, Mainland China | Keira Pereira, Canada |
| Aakash Gulzar, India | |
| Yulai xu, UK |
