KUALA LUMPUR, January 26- The World Photography Organisation has revealed the shortlisted photographers for the Student and Youth competitions of the Sony World Photography Awards 2024. Winners of Student Photographer of the Year and Youth Photographer of the Year will be announced on April 18 and showcased at the Sony World Photography Awards 2024 exhibition at Somerset House, London, from April 19 to May 6.
The Student competition shortlist features works from 10 students at leading higher education institutions, responding to the theme “Home.” Projects delve into family relationships, community, introspection, and challenges in making a home. The winner will be announced at the awards ceremony, and the overall winning university will receive Sony digital imaging equipment worth €30,000.
The Youth competition shortlist comprises works from 10 photographers aged 19 and under, responding to the brief “Through Your Eyes.” Entries explore experiences of the natural world, environmental concerns, questions of identity, and creative approaches to composition. The Youth Photographer of the Year will receive a range of Sony digital imaging equipment. The overall winners in the Student, Youth, Open, and Professional competitions of the Sony World Photography Awards 2024 will be announced on April 18, 2024.
