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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.
Know where you stand
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.
Understand our rights ratingsWho can enter
Eligibility & entry notes.
Photographers aged 12-19 only
Beyond the prize
The Exposure Index.
gold tier · 63/100
How we assess exposureListing last verified 2 Apr 2026
Dates, fees and terms can change. Read the current rules on the official competition website before entering.