Professional and amateur photographers worldwide can participate in this contest.

World Photography Organisation is accepting entries for its annual Sony World Photography Award.

Participants can submit work for judging in one of six categories: professional photographers, amateur photographers, youth photographers for participants of 19 and under, photography students, moving image and 3D.

The professional category winner will receive US$25,000. The winner of the amateur competition will receive US$5,000. In addition, all winners will receive various photo equipment from Sony. The winners’ entries will be presented at the World Photo London exhibition in April and May 2013.

The deadline for the Professional Competition is January 9, 2013. The deadline for the other categories is January 4, 2013.

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