The Sony World Photography Award finalists showcase the art of long-form storytelling

2026 Sony World Photography Awards Professional Finalists The World Photography Organization has announced the professional finalists and shortlists for the 2026 Sony World Photography Awards. While the Open competition (for which the 2026 category winners were announced last month) celebrates standout single images, the Professional awards focus on cohesive series that tell a story over multiple frames. The professional finalists offer a counterpoint to the Open winners, revealing how photograp...