2021 Professional competition Finalists & Shortlist

We are excited to reveal selected works from the 30 finalists and 58 shortlisted photographers celebrated in the 2021 Professional competition. The quality of work and stories being told highlight the diversity of photography today. The finalists go on to the next stage of the competition to compete to be the winner of their category and, if successful, then go on to be considered for the Photographer of the Year, announced 15 April.