Celebrations, conifers and Ukranian railroad ladies: female photographers recognised in the Sony World Photography Awards past and present

© Sasha Maslov, Ukraine, Finalist, Professional competition, Portraiture, 2020 Sony World Photography Awards

To mark International Women's Day we take a look at eight great leading female photographers who've achieved success in the Sony World Photography Awards – both in the 2020 Professional competition and past Awards. To celebrate the engaging photographic work created by women worldwide, Sony US have initiated the Alpha Female Award – a prize that recognises leading female photographers entering the Sony World Photography Awards Open competition. Discover more here – we'll be announcing the winner of the 2020 Award in the near future.  

© Alys Tomlinson, United Kingdom, Photographer of the Year, 2018 Sony World Photography Awards

© Christy Lee Rogers, United States, Open Photographer of the year, Open competition, Motion, 2019 Sony World Photography Awards

© Maria Kokunova, Russian Federation, Finalist, Professional competition, Discovery, 2020 Sony World Photography Awards

© Carole Pariat, France, Winner, Open competition, Street Photography , 2019 Sony World Photography Awards

© Rebecca Fertinel, Belgium, 1st Place, Professional competition, Brief, 2019 Sony World Photography Awards

© Christina Stohn, Germany, 2nd Place, Professional competition, Brief, 2019 Sony World Photography Awards

The Sony World Photography Awards 2020 exhibition is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 9pm and weekends 10am to 8pm
Standard day tickets are £9 to £14 
Don’t miss the online exclusive lunchtime offer (weekdays only, from midday to 2pm) where tickets are a special price of £6

Be inspired by global photography at its best, book your tickets to the Sony World Photography Awards 2020 exhibition now.