Photographer of the 12 months: “The Anthropocene Phantasm” by Zed Nelson
The 2025 Sony World Images Awards marked its 18th yr with a blinding gala at London’s Somerset Home, celebrating world expertise in images. Ten skilled photographers had been awarded in classes spanning structure, wildlife, portraiture, and panorama. Winners acquired cutting-edge Sony digital imaging gear and joined “Insights,” a day of artistic discussions and business panels.
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Open Photographer of the 12 months: Movement Class – “Tbourida La Chute” by Olivier Unia
The occasion highlighted the evolving craft of images by extraordinary and genre-defining works. British photographer Zed Nelson was named Photographer of the 12 months for *The Anthropocene Phantasm*, a profound six-year documentary exploring humanity’s influence on nature. His work will function once more within the 2026 exhibition with a brand new collection.
Skilled Class Winner: Structure & Design – “The Tokyo Rest room Challenge” by Ulana Switucha
Olivier Unia earned Open Photographer of the 12 months for a compelling picture of a Moroccan equestrian efficiency. Micaela Vidivia Medina gained Pupil Photographer of the 12 months for her poignant collection about girls in Chilean prisons. Youth Photographer of the 12 months, Daniel Dian-Ji Wu, captured consideration with a shocking sundown silhouette of a skateboarder at Venice Seaside.
Skilled Class Winner: Inventive – “Rhi-Entry” by Rhiannon Adam
Susan Meiselas, famend for her documentary images, acquired the Excellent Contribution to Images award. Her celebrated works had been showcased alongside over 300 prints through the exhibition, which ran from April 17 to Could 5.
Skilled Class Winner: Documentary Initiatives – “Divided Youth of Belfast” by Toby Binder
Skilled Class Winner: Surroundings – “Alquimia Textil” by Nicolás Garrido Huguet
Skilled Class Winner: Panorama – “The Strata of Time” by Seido Kino
Skilled Class Winner: Views – “The Journey Dwelling From College” by Laura Pannack
Skilled Class Winner: Portraiture – “M’kumba” by Gui Christ
Skilled Class Winner: Sport – “Shred the Patriarchy” by Chantal Pinzi
Skilled Class Winner: Nonetheless Life – “Nonetheless Ready” by Peter Franck
Pupil Photographer of the 12 months – “The Final Day We Noticed the Mountains and the Sea” by Micaela Valdivia Medina
Youth Photographer of the 12 months – “Eclipse of Movement” by Daniel Dian-Ji Wu
