The Winners of the 2018 Sony World Photography Awards
The Sony World Photography Awards is an annual photography competition that winners are selected by a panel of experts. This year’s contest had over 320,000 entries from 183 countries. The winners were announced at a gala dinner in London on April 19, 2018.
The photographers who won the top prizes in the 2018 Sony World Photography Awards.
2018 Sony World Photography Awards:
The photographers who won the top prizes in the 2018 Sony World Photography Awards were announced on Thursday, April 19. Austrian photographer Markus Reugels took home the top prize in the Professional category for his photo “Water droplets.” British photographer Michael Soo won first place in the Open category for his photo “Surfer.” American photographer Samuel Cody Hunter was named youn5rgerPhotographer of the Year for his photo “A Prayer For My Daughter.”
Here is a complete list of the winners in all categories:
Professional Category:
First Prize: Markus Reugels (Austria) – Water Droplets
Second Prize: Mathieu Asselin (France) – Monsanto: A Photographic Investigation
Third Prize: Mario Rubio (Spain) – Home Homeless
The stories behind the winning photographs.
The stories behind the winning photographs.
The winners of the 2018 Sony World Photography Awards were announced yesterday, and we wanted to take a moment to spotlight some of the incredible stories and images that earned top honors.
From a striking portrait of an Iraqi refugee to a moving series on child labor in Haiti, these photographers used their talents to shed light on important issues and capture moments of beauty and humanity. Here are just a few of their inspiring stories:
First Place, Professional Portfolio: Yan Cong for “Migrant workers in China”
YanCong’s poignant series captures the everyday lives of migrant workers in China – many of whom have left their families behind in search of better opportunities. While life as a migrant worker is often difficult and isolating, Cong’s photos also highlight the strength and perseverance of this community.
Second Place, Professional Story: Massimo Vitali for “Beach Life”
For his project “Beach Life”, photographer Massimo Vitali spent four years traveling to various coastal towns around the world, capturing intimate moments among sunbathers and swimmers. His unique perspective offers a fascinating glimpse into how people relax and enjoy themselves in different cultures.
Third Place, Professional Enhanced: Florian Imgrund for “The Family Business”
Swiss photographer Florian Imgrund won third place in the Professional Enhanced category for his series “The Family Business”, which shines a light on the controversial practice of bear farming in Bulgaria. Bear farming involves keeping bears captive so that they can be harvested for their body parts, which are used in traditional medicine. According to Imgrund, there are currently over 500 bears being kept on farms across Bulgaria – farmed for their bile, meat
What the judges said about the winning photographs.
The photographers who won the prestigious 2018 Sony World Photography Awards were announced this past Tuesday, and the winning images are simply stunning. The overall winner was Sebastião Salgado for his series “ Genesis”, which judges praised for its “incredible patience [and] commitment”. Below, we look at a selection of the winning photographs and what the judges had to say about them.
1st Place, Overall Winner: Sebastião Salgado, “Genesis”
“This is a project that spans eight years of work in some of the most remote locations on earth… It’s an incredible body of work with such consistent high quality,” said judge Collier Schorr. “Thepatience commitment is really impressive.”
2nd Place: Michael goldenberg, “sanctuary”
Judges were impressed by Goldenberg’s creative use of light and shadow in this photo taken in a synagogue. They noted how he used light “to create depth and drama” and said it was a “Beautiful photograph”.
The 2018 Sony World Photography Awards in perspective.
The 2018 Sony World Photography Awards in perspective.
The annual Sony World Photography Awards are a celebrated event in the photography world, and this year’s contest was no different. With nearly 320,000 submissions from over 200 countries, the competition is always fierce. But only a handful of photographers can walk away with one of the top prizes—and this year, two photographers did just that.
