The Sony World Photography Award photo competition is seeking pictures that represent a series or a story, from amateur and professional photographers around the world. Deadline: December 4.

Those submitting to the professional category should earn the majority of their income from photography. There are 12 categories in the professional category, and 10 for amateurs. All images should have been shot in 2009.

The prize for the professional category is US$25,000 and the amateur will be awarded US$5000. Selected photos will be displayed at the Sony World Photography Awards 2011.

For more information, go to http://www.worldphotographyawards.org/. Professionals should register in the professional category. Amateurs should register in the amateur category.