We’re excited to share the latest news from our Sony World Photography Awards alumni. Photographers succcessful in the awards - from winners to finalists to shortlists - often make remarkable strides in their careers, taking on bold new projects, showcasing their work in major exhibitions, and earning prestigious global accolades. In this edition, we dive into their latest achievements.
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EXHIBITION + TALK
Kayin Luys | Student Photographer of the Year 2024
The Luca School of Arts in Brussels, Belgium is hosting an exhibition and a special talk with Kayin Luys on 30 October 16:00-19:00. The 2024 Student Photographer of the Year was awarded for his series ‘Don’t Trust Pretty Girls’, which explores his in-laws family dynamics.
© Kayin Luys, Belgium, Student Photographer of the Year, Student Competition, Sony World Photography Awards 2024
PHOTO FESTIVAL
Marcos Azulay | 1st Place, Latin America Regional Awards, 2024 Sony World Photography Awards
Explore Marcos Azulay’s series documenting the San Camilo hospice and its residents at the Festival Della Fotografia Etica in Lodi, Italy until 27 October 2024.
© Marcos Azulay
EXHIBITION
George Tatakis | 2nd Place, Portraiture, Professional competition, 2022 Sony World Photograph Awards
Athens International Airport in collaboration with Lyceum Club of Greek Women Kalamata / The Victoria Karelias Collection of Traditional Greek Costumes presents George Tatakis’ exhibition ‘Caryatis Aether’. Open until 28 February 2025 in the airport’s departures exhibition area.
© George Tatakis
PHOTO FESTIVAL
Alessandro Cinque | Winner, Sustainability Prize, Professional competition, 2023 Sony World Photography Awards
Explore Alessandro Cinque’s award-winning series ‘Atrapanieblas (Fog Nets)’ during the Cortona on the Move photofestival in Italy. Displayed at the Palazzo Baldelli until 3 November.
© Alessandro Cinque
PHOTO FESTIVAL
Jean-Marc Caimi & Valentina Piccinni | 2nd Place, Professional competition, Environment, Sony World Photography Awards 2024
The Yeast Photo Festival held in Lecce, Italy features ‘Tropicalia’ a project by the documentary photography duo, which was awarded in the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards. This year's theme, "From Planet to Plate," explores global food sustainability. Open until 3 November.
© Jean-Marc Caimi & Valentina Piccinni
PHOTO BOOK
Will Burrard-Lucas | 1st Place, Natural World, Professional competition, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards
Shortlist, Wildlife & Nature, Professional competition, 2021 Sony World Photography Awards
Graeme Purdy | 2nd Place, Wildlife & Nature, Professional Competition, 2021 Sony World Photography Awards
Shortlist, Wildlife & Nature, Professional competition, 2022 Sony World Photography Awards
Burrard-Lucas’s and Purdy's images feature in a collaborative book on tigers, full of images donated by wildlife photographers. Remembering Tigers will be the ninth book in the ‘Remembering Wildlife’ series which was created by British wildlife photographer Margot Raggett MBE.
Book Cover: Remembering Tigers
