Editor's picks #1: Youth competition, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

The Youth competition of the 2017 Sony World Photography Awards, for those aged 12-19, recognises the next generation of talented young photographers.

The competition helps young photographers grow and flourish into the next stages of their careers. Judges are looking for good composition, creativity and clear photographs. This year, we are asking our young photographers to respond to the brief: Beauty

Closing date of the Youth competition: January 5, 2017 - 11:59pm GMT
 

Our editors will be choosing some of the best entries into the competition so far: 

© Aaron Flores, Venezuela, Entry, Youth, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

© Amin Yousefi, Pakinstan, Entry, Youth, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

© Asir Khan, Pakistan, Entry, Youth, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

© Briana Massie, USA, Entry, Youth, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

© Colette Slater Barrass, UK, Entry, Youth, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

© Fox Thompson, Australia, Entry, Youth, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

© Luca Santana, USA, Entry, Youth, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

© Jesús Pérez Montes, Spanish, Entry, Youth, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

© Lucy Hodge, USA, Entry, Youth, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

© Parker DePond, USA, Entry, Youth, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

Enter the Youth competition today