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Sony World Photography Awards Youth

The overview

An opportunity for your work.

The youth category of the Sony World Photography Awards, designed for photographers aged 12-19. A single themed brief each year. Free to enter with equipment prizes from Sony.

Your photographs. Your rights.

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Photographers keep full copyright; licensing is minimal and promotional only.

Photographer retains all rights. Licence for promotional use only.

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Who can enter

Eligibility & entry notes.

Photographers aged 12-19 only

Beyond the prize

The Exposure Index.

gold tier · 63/100

How we assess exposure
Listing last verified 2 Apr 2026

Dates, fees and terms can change. Read the current rules on the official competition website before entering.