US EditionIncredible Images From the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 Unveiled
Her series blends portraits and digital illustrations to spotlight Indigenous women and won her a $25,000 prize, Sony equipment and a 2027 solo showcase.
- On Thursday, Mexican photographer Citlali Fabián was named Photographer of the Year 2026 at the Sony World Photography Awards gala in London for her series "Bilha, Stories of my Sisters."
- Now in its 19th year, the competition attracted over 430,000 entries from more than 200 countries, establishing itself as one of the most prestigious global photography contests.
- Fabián, from the Yalalteca Indigenous community, receives a $25,000 cash prize, Sony Digital Imaging equipment, and a solo showcase at the 2027 exhibition for work exploring identity and community bonds.
- Organizers also honored Elle Leontiev as Open Photographer of the Year, Jubair Ahmed Arnob as Student Photographer of the Year, and Philip Kangas as Youth Photographer of the Year, while Joel Meyerowitz received Outstanding Contribution to Photography.
- Visitors can view the winning projects at London's Somerset House starting today, with the exhibition of over 300 works running through May 4, 2026.
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The global winners of the Sony World Photography Awards of 2026 were released this Thursday. The contest is considered one of the most important international photography awards. The award categories are: Professional, Open, Student and Youth. In this edition, the title of "Photographer of the Year" was awarded to Mexican Citlali Fabián, by the series "Bilha, Stories of my Sisters" which portrays indigenous women from Oaxaca. The winner of the m…
These are the stunning images of the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 — and there are some surprising camera choices among the winners
SWPA is one of the most prestigious global photo contests, and the 2026 instalment attracted over 430,000 from more than 200 countries. Here are the 10 category winners
The jury of the renowned Sony Photo Award has selected among 430,000 pictures. These are the winners.
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