Photocompete

• Copyright: You retain full ownership of the copyright in your Entry. Any image submitted to the competition may be used by WPO, for marketing and promotional purposes of the event only, for a maximum of three years after the awards ceremony date in April 2013.
• Entry fee: Free to enter 3 photographs
• Entry deadline: 4th January 2013
• Who can enter: Open to all photographers, worldwide.

Categories:

• Architecture
• Arts and Culture
• Enhanced
• Split Second
• Low Light
• Nature & Wildlife
• Panoramic
• People
• Smile
• Travel

Prizes:

• Title of “Sony World Photography Awards Open Photographer of The Year”
  • $5,000
  • Winning image showcased in the London 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 Photography Awards gala ceremony in April 2013
  • Digital SLR camera equipment from Sony
• Winners of each individual category will receive:
  • Title of “Sony World Photography Awards category name Winner"
  • Winning image showcased in the London exhibition and the winners book
  • International exposure on the WPO website
  • Global media coverage
  • Digital SLR camera equipment from Sony

The 10 shortlisted images in each category will be announced prior to the Gala Ceremony in April 2013.

Increase your chances by upgrading to Advanced Membership (enter up to 8 images) or Premium Membership (enter up to 20 images).

Images must be taken in 2012. Online submission of digital photos via the website.

Also available the following awards:

• 3D Award
• Professional Competition
• Youth Award

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