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A Spring in Your Step

Michael Schaake

How landscape photographer Michael Schaake keeps on the move to capture the joy of Spring

sunset behind a rocky shoreline

Terry Donnelly - Pilot Costello

Terry Donnelly tells us about one of his favourite images, shot during the pandemic on his trusty Alpha 7C

pilot looking serious photographed through a window

Pioneer to the Falls

Páll Stefánsson

How Páll Stefánsson developed a natural approach to the wonders of the icelandic landscape

misty waterfall over a green landscape

Footvolley | Testing the new FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

Mathias Kniepeiss

Multi-talented professional photographer Mathias Kniepeiss tests the new FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II on a fast-paced assignment in Tel Aviv

mathias kniepeiss holding a sony alpha 1 with fe 24-70 gm mk2

Carolina | Testing the new FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

Susanna Kosa and Dennis Schmelz

Filmmakers Susanna and Dennis travelled to Sardinia to test the new FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II on the beautiful short film Carolina

2 ladies on horseback with the sunset behind them

Finding Your Flow

Travel and landscape photographer, İlhan Eroğlu, talks about how he captures the beauty of the planet’s rivers with his Sony Alpha 7R IV

golden leaves in a river

Marek Arcimowicz - Spontaneous Shot

Marek Arcimowicz tells us about one of his favourite images

a baby reindeer illuminated in the reflection of a raindrop

In his remarkable film ‘Home’, Stefan combines his passion for cycling and photography and offers us a breathtaking insight into his homeland of Austria

dark clouds swirling around a mountain peak

Winter Competition Winner

The results are in, and we are pleased to announce the winning images from the thousands we received.

3 bare trees on a snowy hilltop

A Place in the Heart

Massimo Siragusa

How Massimo Siragusa captures the soul of buildings and architectural spaces with his Alpha 7R IV

modern red brick building with a sculpture in front

Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Winners announced

We are delighted to announce the overall winners in the prestigious Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Adam Ferguson, Australia, Photographer of the Year, Professional competition, Portraiture, SWPA

The Soul of the City

Thomas Kakareko

How Thomas Kakareko’s captivating sunset street scenes brought him out of a dark place.

man standing on a chimney stack gazing at a spectacular sunset

Daniel Ochoa de Olza – Kissing in a Gloomy Period

Daniel tells us about one of his favourite images from his ‘kissing in a gloomy period’ project.

couple kissing in front of a metro subway

The Driftwood Artist | Testing the new FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G

Alice Greenfield

Filmmaker and photographer Alice Greenfield tests the new FE PZ 16-35mm lens on her new film ‘The Driftwood Artist’

alice greenfield crouching down with her sony alpha 7m4

Jump In | Testing the new FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G

Professional filmmaker Alan Stockdale tries out the new FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G lens on his dynamic short film, Jump In

group of youngsters skipping in front of a wall at night

The Secrets of the City

Scaling buildings and bridges to discover hidden locations at night? Jeroen van Dam takes it all in his stride…

looking up at an angular skyscraper at night

Uğur Umay – Torluk

Uğur Umay tells us about one of his favourite images

a worker stands next to a pile of burning charcoal

Bloom - A Sony FX3 Cinematic Short Film

Salomé tests the new FX3 Cinema line camera on her short film, Bloom

salome rapinet filming with her fx3

First Adventures: Exploring Greenland with the α7R IV

With the midnight sun creating beautiful soft light, Greenland was the perfect place for Albert Dros to shoot with the new Sony α7R IV.

red sailing boat in front of a large iceberg with a red moon visible behind

Staying Ahead of the Game

Tolis Fragoudis

Tolis Fragoudis on how the Sony Alpha 7S III helped him keep pace with a professional freerunner in one of his latest filmmaking projects.

female athlete upside down in mid air

Whatever the Weather

Landscape and travel photographer, Mickaël Peralta on how his storm-sealed Sony gear helps him capture the true atmosphere of amazing locations around the world.

man standing at the bottom of a waterfall

Danas Macijauskas - Capturing the Perfect Moment

Danas Macijauskas tells us about one of his favourite images, shot at the infamous Dungeons surf spot in Cape Town, South Africa.

surfer about to be hit by a huge wave

Winter Wonderland

Francis Bompard

Alpine sports pro, Francis Bompard takes on a trip to the World Cup skiing, and tells how his Alpha gear has opened up new levels of speed and creativity on the slopes…

group of skiers before a race

Peter Neill – The Script

Peter Neill tells us about one of his favourite images

the script band on stage in front of a huge audience

The Call of the Wild

Landscape and commercial pro, Jack Harding chats about what draws him to make unique images of the wilderness with his Sony Alpha 7R IV.

man standing by a lake with mist rising from the water

Jaakko Posti – Misty Morning in the Roke Trail

Jaakko Posti tells us about one of his favourite images

cyclist performing a mid air leap

All That Moves Around Music

Maaike Ronhaar’s latest documentary-style project focuses on the intimate and vulnerable side of music photography.

maaike ronhaar sony alpha 7RIII guitarist on stage tipping his head back as he plays a solo

Good Enough to Eat

Pro photographer Kate Kirkman on the intricacies of food photography and how her Sony Alpha 7R IV makes it easy

aubergine and cream cheese on a piece of slate

Filming the Mountain Rescue Service

Fullface Productions

Follow the Fullface production team as they shadow the work of the Czech Republic Mountain Rescue Service

skier with his dog on the slopes

Luigi Baldelli | First Day of Lockdown

Luigi Baldelli tells us about one of his favourite images

lady wearing a facemask hides her face from the photographer

Autumn Competition Winner

As the last leaves fall from the trees and the cold, winter weather sets in, we are thrilled to have announced the winner of the Autumn round of our Instagram competition.

wooden boats resting against a jetty on a calm lake

Shooting Iceland with the Sony Alpha 7C

Stefan Liebermann

When Stefan saw the volcanic eruption at Fagradalsfjall, Iceland, he immediately packed his Sony Alpha 7C and set off to photograph one of nature's greatest spectacles.

volcano shooting sparks into the air

Maaike Ronhaar - Jevin de Groot ‘Temple Fang’

Maaike Ronhaar tells us about one of her favourite images

guitarist on stage playing with his eyes closed

The Perfect Photography Partners

Sony x PA Media Group

PA Media group explain their recent switch to Sony Alpha cameras.

rescued people getting off a lifeboat

Trust in the Process

Pro photographer Frank Doorhof on how his down-to-each approach to celebrity subjects creates compelling portraits

a lady sitting in a chair backwards

The Secret Cupboard

Professional filmmaker James Glancy takes us behind the scenes of his imaginative short film, The Secret Cupboard.

young boy in a checked shirt

Shooting portraits with the new Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM

When you shoot naturally, every drop of light can make a difference. Beatrice tells us about using the new FE 50mm f/1.2 lens for the first time.

classic portrait of a lady outside

Light and Colour | Shooting Opera with the Alpha 1

Mathias Kniepeiss

From Formula 1 to portraits, drone racing to fashion, Mathias photographs it all. His go-to camera is now the Sony Alpha 1, which he uses to shoot everything, including a recent opera in his native Austria.

actor swirling a flaming baton

Josef Bollwein - In the Line of Fire

Josef Bollwein tells us about one of his favourite images

two athletes leaping over a line of fire before the finish line of a race

Life Is What You Make It

We spoke to still life and product specialist, Pablo Gil, on how he turns his creative ideas into reality with his Sony Alpha.

vegetables on a wooden board

Tomasz Markowski - Crash

Tomasz Markowski tells us about one of his favourite images

group of cyclists crashing into barriers during a race

Cool Shots | Winter Landscapes

It is one of the most beautiful times of year to take photos of our world, but as İlhan Eroğlu tells us, it is also one of the toughest.

snowy island with orange huts in front of a mountain

Javier Aznar - Soldier Ant Bite

Javier Aznar tells us about one of his favourite images

soldier ant sitting on a human thumb

The Thrill of the Mountain

Mine Kasapoğlu

Pro sports photographer, Mine Kasapoğlu, on shooting the world's most dangerous ski race with her Sony Alpha 9 II

skier in mid air leap

Too Hot to Handle

Massimo Siragusa

Shooting from the high slopes of Mount Etna to its deep volcanic caves, Massimo Siragusa’s project sees him enjoying the huge benefits of Sony’s Alpha 7R IV.

steps carved into the side of a rock face

Heavenly Bodies

Stefan Liebermann

Nightscape specialist, Stefan Liebermann, on the thrill of shooting stars with his full frame Alpha cameras

a man lying on a rock looking up at the stars

A Leap in Quality

In making his stylish short film, Trial, with the Sony Alpha 1, Nicolai Brix has discovered a complete a storyteller’s tool

filming a bike rider on his sony alpha 1

Béatrice de Guigné - Happy Couple

Béatrice de Guigné tells us about one of her favourite images

silhouette of a bride and groom just about to kiss

Davide Monteleone - Sandarmokh

Davide tells us about one of his favourite images, published in the New York Times

sunlight shining through trees in a forest

Summer Competition Winner

Pedro Grimaldi takes first place in our Summer photo competition with his incredible image that encapsulated the spirit of the season.

two hands coming out of the sea

Alpha 7 IV | A Love for Rome

matteo bruno looking at the lcd screen on his sony a7m4

Alpha 7 IV | Nature Reserve at Helgoland

Alpha 7 IV | Landscape Trails

man in a rowing boat on a calm lake

Alpha 7 IV | Magic Weddings

Maciej Suwalowski

bride and groom facing a mountain

Music To Your Eyes

Springing from a musical background into the world of photography, Estonia’s Kaupo Kikkas has combined the two arts, making portraits of musicians his mainstay.

man listening to music with eyes closed

Spotlight on Food

Pablo Gil, on how he creates striking images that transform food from something you eat, to something worthy of hanging on a wall

pablo gil sony alpha 7RM4 an orange blancmange strikingly lit with strong light causing long shadows

City of Stories

Murat Pulat’s City of Hope project shows us that the everyone has a story to tell

murat pulat sony alpha 7RIII lady standing by the docks in istanbul holding a bunch of roses

Frozen Filmmaking

Filmmaker Dennis Schmelz tells us about how he captured the frozen sights of Greenland using a pair of Sony Alpha cameras.

dennis schmelz sony alpha 6500 house in greenland surrounded by flowers

Capturing the Essence of a City

VuThéara visited Budapest for the first time and set about capturing the essence of the city

vutheara couple walking across a bridge in the cold

Telling the Story of the City

İlkin Karacan Karakuş

İlkin Karacan Karakuş shares how his Sony cameras help him share his love affair with his hometown of Istanbul

Ilkin Karacan Karakus sony A7RM2 seated man holding a bunch of red heart balloons

Bringing Personality to Portraits

Steffen Böttcher

Steffen discusses how coming out from behind the camera helps him create portraits with character and depth.

steffen boettcher sony alpha 9 black and white portrait of a blond haired lady

The Unseen Photographer

For Jan Tichy, street photography is a passion, a source of artistic expression, and something else besides. It’s a training camp.

jan tichy sony alpha 7M2 girl on bus

Ahead of the Game

Bertrand Bernager

Parisian street specialist, Bertrand Bernager, on how Sony’s latest compact G prime lenses are helping him document the city

gold coloured statue on top of a parisian building bathed in light

As one of the first photographers to try out Sony’s new compact range of G lenses, Terry Donnelly reveals more about what they are like to use

man hidden behind blades of grass

Light as a Feather

Kaisa Lappalainen

Kaisa Lappalainen tells us all about her latest adventure: shooting migrating birds with the compact but powerful RX10 IV

kaisa lappalainen sony rx10IV a kingfisher sitting alone on a branch

Movement Competition Winner

Beating thousands of other photographers, Roberto Manfredi is the winner of our latest Instagram competition, themed ‘Movement’.

long exposure of blurred city lights

Portrait Competition Winner: A Face in the Crowd

It was a powerful portrait by Emilio Barrionuevo that has won the first Sony Alpha Universe Instagram competition.

Emilio Barrionuevo sony alpha 7RII striking black and white portrait of a man resting his chin on hi

Pet Portrait Competition Winner

Denys Borysov wins the Alpha Universe Pet Portrait competition

Denys Borysov one eyed cat looking fierce standing on his hind legs

Landscape Competition Winner: Out of the Dark

Beating over 10,000 images, it was Fabian Balint’s simple image of a lone tree in a misty woodland that triumphed in the latest competition.

fabian balint sony alpha 7R3 a lone sparse tree in a misty forest

Two is Better Than One

Based in France and known as The Quirky, Beatrice and Jeremie combine their photography and videography skills for weddings.

the quirky sony alpha 9 couple embrace in front of rocky mountains

Nature Competition Winner: Up Close

Pedro Ajuriaguerra Saiz tells us how he captured his winning image

close up of an insects eyes against an orange background

The Perfect Wedding Partners

Specialising in intimate wedding photography, The Quirky travel all over the world to capture people’s special day

the quirky couple embracing after the wedding

Authenticity in Wedding Portraiture

Known for her incredibly intimate wedding images, photographer Kate Kirkman reveals how she creates moments the bride and groom will remember forever.

silhouette of a wedding couple by the sea

Home Competition Winner: Togetherness

Selene Anna Lodi reveals how she captured her winning image

selene lodi golden syrup being dripped from 3 spoons

Spring Competition Winner

After weeks of incredible images, the judges have picked Esther’s image to be the one that most symbolised the onset of Spring

blackthorn flowers with pink leaves

How Sony’s new HVL-F60RM2 and HVL-F46RM flashguns can bring flexible and creative opportunities to wedding and portrait specialists

silhouette of a couple kissing in a fountain

Happily Ever After

George Kasionis and Stam Tsopanakis

Cinematographers George Kasionis and Stam Tsopanakis use the Alpha 7 III as the perfect companion to their storytelling approach

couple holds hands in a hay field in tuscany as the day ends

Fast and Wide: 20mm f/1.8 G

Four Sony ambassadors share their first impressions of the FE 20mm f/1.8 G

terry donnelly sony alpha 9 wideangle portrait of a model with bright pink lipstick and piercings

Creating a Universe Through Fashion

Pro fashion photographer Sandra Åberg reveals how her Sony Alpha kit helps her to focus on emotional connections and telling a story

sandra aberg sony alpha 7r3 bride in a white laced gown stands in a forest atmosphere

A Bride in Focus

Cristiano Ostinelli

Cristiano Ostinelli takes us backstage at a wedding shoot on Italy’s Lake Como

cristiano ostinelli bride posing with her veil blowing behind her in the wind

Natural Weddings

Marcis Baltskars

The bride and groom and beautiful natural light all work together to make Marcis Baltskars’ wedding photographs stand out

marcis baltskars sony a7rIII bride and groom close up

A Break From Wedding Traditions

Jorge Miguel Jaime Báez

Specialising in candid style wedding shots, Jorge’s unconventional wedding photography is storytelling at its best.

bride and groom reflected in car mirror

FE 50mm f/1.2 GM | The Perfect Marriage

Wedding and fashion pro, Sandra Åberg, on how the new FE 50mm f/1.2 GM complements her portrait style

Lady leans with her head against her hands

Warm Expression

Mārcis Baltskars

Known for his award-winning wedding photography, Mārcis tells us about how he manages to capture such emotive images during the frenzy of the big day.

wedding couple embracing at dusk with the moon behind them

Product Review: 12-24mm f/2.8 G Master

Albert Dros and Michael Schaake

Sony Ambassadors Albert Dros and Michael Schaake review the new 12-24mm f/2.8 G Master lens

a poppy field in the netherlands after a rainstorm

Kyle Meyr uses the character of the wilderness to create compelling extreme sports stories

Kyle Meyr Sony alpha 9 pair of skiers stand atop snow covered mountain

David Bastianoni

How David Bastianoni is using the Sony Alpha 1 and FE 50mm f/1.2 GM to reach new levels of wedding perfection.

bride and groom looking at each other in a forest

A Different Landscape

Páll Stefánsson

Photographer Páll Stefánsson embraces the amazing light that can be found during bad weather to present his unique view of the world.

pall stefansson sony alpha 7RII icelandic landscape river delta

Fine Art Landscapes

İlhan Eroğlu on using the beauty of light and the power of his camera to add even more magic to his images

solitary man standing on a rock gazing across a still lake with mountains in the distance

Natural Lighting and How it Affects Your Shot

Photographer Albert Dros reveals how planning and waiting for the perfect light can take a scene from good to majestic.

the shark mountain landscape

Legendary Sports Pictures

Thomas Lovelock

Thomas tests the new Alpha 1 and finds it the perfect match for his high-speed images.

female gymnast resting on parallel bars

Finding the One

Cristiano Ostinelli

Cristiano tests the new Alpha 1 on a wedding shoot at lake Como

bride and groom in classic pose

Shooting with the new FE 14mm f/1.8 G Master

Professional landscape photographer Albert Dros was amongst the first people in the world to try out the new Sony 14mm f/1.8 G Master

barren tree on a sandy dune

Get Closer to the Feeling | FE 14mm f/1.8 GM

Travel and landscape specialist, Carmen Huter on how the new FE 14mm f/1.8 GM is helping her bring viewers closer to her own travelling experiences

starry sky above mountains

Seeing Something Special

Pro photographer Andreas Hemb takes a different approach to create out-of-the-ordinary wildlife images with his Sony Alpha gear

a bird shrouded in mist stares at the photographer

Photographing Great Grey Owls with the Sony α9

With rich Norwegian forest on his doorstep, Floris Smeets is able to get up close to photograph Great Grey Owls.

grey owl sitting on a post staring intently at the photographer

Shooting Squirrels with the Alpha 7R IV

Full of colour and character, red squirrels were the perfect subject for wildlife photographer Gustav Kiburg to test the abilities of the Sony α7R IV.

a squirrel stands with a bright red leaf

Speed and Agility

Chris puts the Alpha 1 through its paces in his favourite habitat, photographing big cats in the Serengeti

big cat sitting on a rock gazing outward

Reaching the Peak

Maki Galimberti

Maki tests the new Alpha 1 on a portrait shoot with a difference

simone moro poses atop a mountain

A Wing and a Prayer

Andreas talks about his latest project, documenting Sweden’s migrating grebes, and how the new Sony Alpha 1’s miraculous performance is helping him do it.

lone grebe gliding across a lake

A Day in the Life: Alpha 7S III

Olivier Schmitt

Olivier Schmitt tests the new Sony Alpha 7S III

olivier schmitt sony alpha 6400 alpha camera mounted on a crane with a remote control

Wildlife With the New FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II

Petar takes the new FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II to one of his favourite locations to photograph his beloved Kingfishers

kingfisher on a branch with wings outspread

Hands-on With the New FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II

Aleksandra Szmigiel

Aleksandra puts the new FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II through its paces at the racetrack

close up of a horses head shaking water

Marian Sterea - Big Black Hat

Marian Sterea tells about one of his favourite images.

portrait of a lady wearing a big black hat

Kenton Thatcher – Transparency

Kenton Thatcher reveals how he captured one of his favourite images.

three ladies lying submerged in a pool

Brendan de Clercq - Steven Oprinsen

Brendan de Clercq tells us about one of his favourite portraits.

portrait of steven oprinsen wearing a check shirt

Moments to Treasure

Yannick Zurflüh

Wedding pro Yannick Zurflüh on how his Sony Alpha cameras and lenses help him frame his subjects’ story

mother embracing her daughter before the ceremony

Picture-Perfect Portraits with the Alpha 7R IV

Kenton Thatcher

Advertising pro Kenton Thatcher on how the Sony Alpha 7R IV offers a unique blend of medium format quality and 35mm handling.

lady in flowing dress leaps through the air

Costume Staging

Mathias Kniepeiss

Mathias Kniepeiss relives his Venetian costume project and how the Sony Alpha 7R III helped him to pass his wardrobe test.

mathias kniepeiss sony alpha 7RIII masked model with a red and black baroque costume poses elegantly

Moving to the Next Level

Frank Doorhof talks about the vital ingredient of movement and how he captures dynamic shots with his Sony Alpha 7R IV

frank doorhof sony alpha 7RM4 lady wearing a black dress holds a whip over her shoulder while jumpin

Creativity from Adversity

Mathias Kniepeiss

Mathias Kniepeiss on how the Alpha 7R IV matched his own creative versatility in a very special lockdown project

matthias kniepeiss lady poses in front of stylish purple backdrop

The Power to Move

Merging the realms of photography and filmmaking, Virgo creates cinemagraphs with the power to grab your attention in an instant.

virgo haan sony alpha 7RII lady wearing a red dress seated at a red table with a matching table fan

Chris Schmid – Golden Eden

Chris Schmid reveals how he captured one of his favourite images.

herd of wildebeest in the serengeti bathed in orange light

Giovanni Auletta – Snow Dust

Giovanni Auletta tells us about one of his favourite images.

female skier in bankso bulgaria

Tomasz Tomaszewski – Children in Kathmandu

Tomasz Tomaszewski tells us about one of his favourite images.

group of children playing on a trailer in kathmandu

From Sportsperson to Sports Photographer

Mine Kasapoğlu missed out on her dream of competing at the Olympics, but this experience ultimately shaped her career as a photographer.

Mine Kasapoglu sony alpha 9 swimmer atop a diving board silhouetted against the sun

Discovery and Wonder

Andrea Frazetta

Join Andrea as he visits Stromboli island in Sicily, a place owned by the volcano 'Iddu' as the locals call it

andrea frazzetta lava bubbling inside a volcano crater

Capturing Anything the Arctic Throws at me

Watch Ole's remarkable video as he captures all the arctic has to offer

ole salomonsen a whale tail flipping out of the arctic waters

Conquering the Extremes

Andrea Frazetta

Andrea Frazetta tells us how his Sony Alpha gear helps him keep up with the most extreme of assignments

miner in the dark with a headtorch on

Mathias Kniepeiss

Mathias tells us how creative free time and his Sony Alpha 7R IV came together to make a striking series of advertising shots

lady with dark make up and gold wearing headphones

Andrea Frazzetta – Arctic Surfers

Andrea Frazzetta reveals how he captured one of his favourite images.

The arctic surfers Aline Bock and Lena Stoffel under the northen lights in Kabelvag, Lofoten.

Virgo Haan - Black is Back

Virgo Haan tells how he made one his most successful cinemagraphs

person sitting in a bath wearing a hat

Kaupo Kikkas - The Grand Jury

Kaupo tells us about one of his favourite images.

naked man standing amid rocks in the desert

Picture Perfect Precision with the Alpha 9 II

Francis Bompard

Ski World Cup regular Francis Bompard travels the globe to capture some of the best skiers as they perform at the highest level

francis bompard skier in mid air with snow flying all around

Ice Gold: Following an Olympic Snowboarder

Jaakko Posti reveals how his lightweight and compact α7R III is a heavy hitter for hybrid shooting on the slopes

jaakko posti sony alpha 9 snowboarder performs an impressive backflip

The World's Best

Bob Martin gives his thoughts on the new Sony FE 600mm f/4 and FE 135mm f/1.8 G Master lenses

bob martin sony alpha 9II a diver leaps from a tall diving board silhouetted against a moody sky

Reaching Out for Perfection

Aleksandra Szmigiel

How expertise, experience and of course the right kind of equipment all add up to success.

row of female runners lined up on the starting line

The Art of Patience

Wildlife pro Petar Sabol explains how pushing the boundaries of technology has made the Alpha 7R IV the perfect camera.

petar sabol sony alpha 7RM4 a sunlit green kingfisher sits on a branch with its catch in its beak

Walden – A Sony FX3 Cinematic Short Film

Join Dennis on the set of his latest short film, Walden, as he tests the new Sony FX3.

man carrying photo gear in the snow

Zapper | A Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Short Film

Alan Stockdale tests the new FE 50mm f/1.2 GM on his playful short film, Zapper

filmmaker frames a shot on his alpha camera

Number 6 | Shot on Alpha 7S III

António Morais shares his experiences using the new Sony Alpha 7S III on a commercial short film

Antonio Morais framing a shot on his sony alpha 7S III

At the Front of the Pack

Just as cars advance to peak performance, Sony’s latest camera technologies are allowing car photographers to push the visual envelope

old aston martin racing car being driven at speed through the rain

Travelling Europe with the α6600

Smaller, lighter and crammed full of features, the Sony α6600 has proved to be the perfect companion for landscape photographer İlhan Eroğlu

a striking crescent moon sitting above a church steeple in istanbul

Burning Down Barriers

Luigi Baldelli tells us about how his project on the charcoal burners of Italy’s Calabrian mountains brought the best out of him and his Alpha 7R III.

luigi baldelli sony alpha 7rIII close up of a calabrian charcoal burners hand leaning on his shovel

New York State of Mind

Viewing Manhattan through a landscape photographer’s eyes helped Ron Timehin’s project stand out from the crowd

Ron Timehin sony alpha 7RM3 nightime looking across to mahattan with the brooklyn bridge visible

Far from the Crowd: Japan in Detail

Gábor Erdélyi

Taking a break from his commercial work, Gábor has been working on a personal project finding joy and beauty in the less photographed parts of Japan.

red metal frame in green foliage

Travelling for the Heart

İlhan Eroğlu, tells us about his recent trip to Myanmar, and how the Alpha 7R IV helped him record its authentic beauty.

three young monks leaping across white stone walls

The Outer Limits

Loving to shoot in extreme and challenging conditions, seasoned travel photographer Gábor Nagy explored the rugged archipelago of Madeira to find out if the Sony Alpha 1 could keep up.

person standing by an illuminated tree at night

Bertrand Bernager - Remontages

Bertrand Bernager explains the process behind one of his favourite images.

a group of skateboarders perform a jump in paris

Justin Jin – Baikal Ice

Justin Jin tells us about one of his favourite images

large overhanging ice shelf above a frozen lake

Travel Vlogging with the α6600

Jonah has been using Sony cameras for the past four years. Here, he tells us how he sets up and uses his Alpha 6600 to make videos for his popular YouTube channel.

Sony A6600 with microphone attached being held facing the videographer

Catching the Moment

Danas Macijauskas

Danas Macijauskas on how capturing winning moments in high adrenaline sports comes down to a mix of the right skills and the right gear

danas macijauskas sony alpha 7III kite surfer high above rough waves with the coastline behind

Changing for the Better

Mathias Kniepeiss

Mathias Kniepeiss tells us how he took on new challenges in an unusual commercial shoot.

models painted as a chameleon

Sunken Treasures

Alexis Rosenfeld

Underwater specialist, Alexis Rosenfeld, talks about his new environmental project focusing on protection of the seas, and how his Sony Alpha kit makes it happen.

clear spiral jellyfish just below the surface

Moving Pictures

Alessandro Grassani

Alessandro is a storyteller who uses photography as his main form of expression, bringing compelling and vital stories to the world.

Africa, Ivory Coast. Dicko Hdiana is a seriously injured breeder during the clashes in the village

Capturing Italy with the Alpha 7R III

Maki Galimberti

Maki Galimberti’s ‘Casting Italy’ portrait project is all about giving everyday subjects cover-star treatments.

maki galimberti sony alpha 7RIII black and white portrait of a young man wearing a trilby hat

Terry Donnelly on the advantages of shooting diverse subjects, and how exposure to one area often makes him better at others.

terry donnelly sony alpha 7RII iron man statue on the seashore at night

Documenting the trials of Wiltshire Air Ambulance through the Covid-19 pandemic, Terry talks about the importance of telling such stories and how his Sony Alpha gear helps him do it.

paramedic climbing steps at night

Make The World Your Playground

Awe inspiring landscapes are great, but for Uros Podlogar photographing people doing incredible things in incredible places takes his images to another level

uros podoglar sony alpha 7RM2 canoeist in icy river

Hitting the Heights

Professional automotive photographer, Uroš Podlogar, talks us through a mountainous off-road project with the Alpha 7R IV

toyota truck in front of mountains

Isolation Insights

Brendan de Clercq

With his lightweight, high-powered α6600 in hand, Brendan de Clercq’s latest project puts a creative spin on the restrictions of lockdown.

brendan de clercq sony alpha 6600 deserted bridge and prominent clouds

The Wilderness Nearby | A Sony FX6 Short Film

Wildlife filmmaker James Glancy tests the new Sony FX6

james glancy holding his fx6 with sony 70 200 f28

Sky on Fire | A Sony FX6 Short Film

Filmmaker James Matthews tests the new Sony FX6 on the island of Madeira

james matthews crouching down in the mist with his sony fx6

Breaking Boundaries

Davide Monteleone

Davide Monteleone’s powerful portraits for Time magazine draw on past and present to tell human stories

migrant Lawerence Ebhohon in Lippstadt germany

Filming the Serengeti with the Alpha 7S III

Wildlife professional Chris Schmid tests the new Sony Alpha 7S III in Tanzania

Chris Schmid sony alpha 7RM4 chris with his alpha camera mounted on a tripod

The Power of Emotion in Macro Photography

Award-winning nature photographer Petar Sabol's pictures are technically perfect, but also visually thrilling

two butterflies sitting on blades of grass at dawn

The World Through Your Eyes

Instagram competition entries

From pets at home to vast landscapes under the Milky Way… Click to see some of the fantastic entries from α Universe Instagram competitions over the past year!

The World Through Your Eyes

Testing the LA-EA5 Lens Adaptor

Wildlife photographer Gustav Kiburg tests the new Sony LA-EA5 lens adaptor

gustav kiburg sony A7RM4 bird sitting by a pond looking up

Image and Imagination

Fine-art photographer Julien Mauve on creating his captivating projects: from concept to gallery.

julien mauve sony alpha 7R two spaceman taking a selfie with martian landscape behind

Fighting for the Forest

Alessandro Grassani

Alessandro Grassani journeyed to Kenya’s Mau forest where his images are playing a part in conserving one of Africa’s most threatened environments

2 ladies sitting in a dark room

Sony World Photography Awards 2021

Winners announced

The World Photography Organisation is delighted to announce the overall winners in the prestigious Sony World Photography Awards 2021

tamary kudita african lady wearing a victorian dress

Tolis Fragoudis

Tolis Fragoudis tells us about his journey to the hidden glacial caves of the Swiss Alps, and how he captures their dramatic beauty with his Alpha gear

man sitting in an icy cave

King of Compacts: The RX100

Danas Macijauskas and Vutheara

Danas Macijauskas and VuThéara Kham explain why the Sony RX100 is the ultimate compact camera for delivering professional results

danas macijauskas sony rx100m5 a diver follows a guide rope down into the depths

Capturing Speed

Alejandro Ceresuela

Motorcycle fanatic Alejandro Ceresuela travels the world, capturing breathtaking images of MotoGP riders

alejandro ceresuela blurred image of a moto gp rider passing at great speed

Natural Selection

Chris Schmid discusses how he started telling the story of wildlife subjects with a more ‘environmentally friendly’ approach.

lone cheetah stares back at the camera

FE 35mm f/1.4 GM: Whatever the Light, Whatever the Weather

Stefan Liebermann and Dennis Schmelz

Stefan Liebermann and Dennis Schmelz on how the new Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM gives creative photographers and videographers more options in challenging places

Lake hintersee at sunrise

Against all Odds

Floris Smeets tells us about how specialising in both your subject and your choice of gear can bring truly amazing wildlife results

floris smeets musk ox standing in a distant winter landscape

Alpha 1 | Iconic Portraits

Maki Galimberti

Maki Galimberti on his experiences with the new Sony Alpha 1

Alpha 1 | Wildlife Diary in the Serengeti

Chris Schmid on his experiences with the new Sony Alpha 1

Alpha 1 | Sport Emotions

Thomas Lovelock

Thomas Lovelock on his experiences with the new Sony Alpha 1

Thomas Lovelock with his sony alpha camera

Alpha 1 | The Big Day

Cristiano Ostinelli

cristiano ostinelli with his alpha camera

Freedom's in Fashion

Lidia Popiel on how working with the Sony α7R III helps both her and her models to find freedom and expression on a fashion shoot.

lidia popiel sony alpha 7R3 model sits on the edge of a four poster bed looking stern

Wild Encounters

Süha Derbent left his usual camera kit behind and swapped it for the Sony RX10 IV to photograph foxes in sub-zero temperatures

suha derbent sony rx10IV fox sitting in the snow next to its tracks

Winter Sports in Perfect Focus

Mine Kasapoğlu

Watch Mine as she shows how her Sony Alpha helps her capture fast-paced action on the slopes

mine kaspoglu skier negotiates a slalom course

Two-Wheeled Photography

Cycling enthusiast Russ Ellis reckons he has the best job in the world – travelling the globe and getting paid to take pictures of his favourite sport.

russ ellis cyclist in yellow jersey makes his way up a hill

Turning Passion into Photography

Alex Farinelli explains how he combined his two passions of motorcycles and photography

alex farinelli holding up his alpha camera and telephoto lens

Travel Light. Capture Flight

Photographer Petar Sabol is proof that using a bridge camera isn’t a compromise. In fact, Petar’s images show that there are many advantages.

petar sabol sony rx10IV butterfly sitting on the end of a curled leaf stem

Time is the Key

Laurent takes us behind the scenes for an exclusive glimpse into the life of a professional wildflife photographer

laurent baheux 3 big cats sitting in the shade of a tree

The True Emotion of Sport in a Split Second

Professional cycling photographer Russ Ellis switched his usual kit for an α9 and hasn't looked back.

russ ellis distant cycle race up a hill

Marek Arcimowicz

With the RX100 at his side, Marek Arcimowicz says he feels free to go wherever the story takes him

marek arcimowicz sony rx100V 2 young lads on canoes paddling through the ocean

Ski Touring with Sony

Join Kyle and his friends as they head for the slopes just outside Oslo

kyle meyr skier makes his way down the slopes bathed in orange light

Shooting at Night with the α7R III

Mike Will visits London to capture some of the most exclusive night cityscape views

Mike will sony alpha 7RIII london cityscape

Out in the Cold

Frederik Buyckx

Frederik Buyckx has created a powerful series of images that show how humans and nature live alongside each other

lone horse rider sits atop a mountain looking at distant snow covered landscape

Musical Moments Captured

Professional music photographer Ralph Larmann reveals his tips for concert photography

ralph larmann singer stands on stage with his arms outstretched

Image is Everything

In the music business, how you look is as important as how you sound. Peter Neill reveals how he works with musicians to get the photos they want

peter neill sony alpha 7RIII rock star with gibson hummingbird guitar

Editorial and Advertising Photography

Kenton Thatcher

Kenton Thatcher reveals the planning and preparation that goes into the making of the iconic advertising and editorial images that we see every day

kenton thatcher sony alpha 7RIII musicians portrait with one jumping in the air

Who's Afraid of the Dark?

Mike Will tells us how he’s overcome the challenges of low-light shooting to produce a portfolio of captivating night-time shots

mike will sony alpha 7RIII man leans against a telephone box at night as traffic trails wind through

Taking it to Extremes

Finnish photographer Jaakko Posti finds the snowy conditions provide the perfect backdrop for his amazing images.

jaakko posti sony alpha 7RII a cyclist rides slowly down a steep hill as the sun sets behind him

Survival of the Quickest

Will Burrard-Lucas

Will Burrard-Lucas captured the amazing landscapes and wildlife of Antarctica together thanks to RX10 IV.

a group of penguins stand on an ice shelf dwarfed by a huge glacier

The Speed of Light

Frederic Schlosser

Using his Sony Alpha kit, Frederic has found the cameras that can keep up with his creative visions.

frederic schlosser sony alpha 7RM2 blue car dramatically lit by a shaft of light

Glass Half Full

Visual storyteller Justin Jin took on two huge projects, revealing the inner workings of France’s most prestigious Champagne houses

justin jin sony alpha 7r3 grapes in a barrel

Capturing Motion

Bertrand Bernager

Street photographer Bertrand Bernager explains how he uses long exposure images to help capture the energy of a location.

bertrand bernager sony alpha 7RM3 multicoloured lights pointing up to the sky at night

Make Your Connection

Gábor Erdélyi explains how immersing yourself in exotic cultures leads to compelling travel images.

gabor erdelyi sony alpha 7RII dark and moody alleyway at night

Exploring Nature's Dramatic Beauty

Michael Schaake

Ever-changing light and dramatic landscapes is what drives photographer Michael Schaake to keep exploring, and no two days are ever the same

michael schaake sony alpha 7RIII wooden cabin by a still lake at misty dawn

A Misty Morning in the Dutch Forest

Albert Dros visits the 'Forest of the Dancing Trees' to try and capture the magical early morning light

albert dros winding road flanked by autumn leaves through a forest

Fast and Furious

Alejandro Ceresuela

From the pit lane to the track, Alejandro is there to capture every bit of the action of a Moto GP race

motorcyclist gets his knee down on a fast corner

Chris Schmid talks about how his Alpha cameras give him the opportunity to take pictures he could never take before

chris schmid sony alpha 7RII female cheetah in the serengeti stares back at photographer

Go with the Flow

Tolis Fragoudis

Tolis Fragoudis is an experienced traveler who loves going with the flow. His photography kit must adapt his style. Sony α7S II and α7R II are the perfect matches for him.

tolis fragoudis sony alpha 7RII orange clad sadhu looks earnestly at the camera

Beauty and the Beast

The internationally published wildlife photographer tells us how photography can teach us to love what we fear

javier aznar sony alpha 7RIII macro shot of 2 beetles mating atop a flower

A Touch of Finesse

Kate Hopewell-Smith

With her background in fine art, Kate’s images have an elegance about them that could be straight from the Old Masters themselves.

bride and groom pose formally in front of a window after the ceremony

A Feast for the Eyes

To make images of food stand out you have to do much more than simply point your camera at some food on a plate

pablo gil sony alpha 7RIII components of a milkshake floating in mid air

Viewing my World With the ZV-1

YouTube influencer Melanie Latooy shares why the Sony ZV-1 is her favourite camera for Vlogging

Christophe Brachet

Christophe Brachet tells us how Sony Alpha cameras have revolutionised his movie set photography

french actor dressed in rags holds a sack standing next to a stagecoach

Frank Doorhof, tells us about his strikingly creative fashion images and how turning impact up to 11 defined his look

frank doorhof sony alpha 7RII lady wearing a red dress poses in front of a gothic building

Talking Cameras

International sports photographer Bob Martin talks about his experiences picking up an Alpha 7R II for the first time.

bob martin sony alpha 9 gymnast bends completely over while twirling her ribbon

Fighting for Paradise

Tomas Wüthrich

Reportage photography takes time, and it can test you to the limit. But as Tomas Wüthrich’s ‘Doomed Paradise’ project shows, it’s also incredibly rewarding.

tomas wuthrich sony alpha 9 construction machine removing cut wood from forest

The Freedom for Creative Portraiture

Laura Zalenga walks us through her approach to capturing her distinctive portraits

laura zalenga lady lying in the sand with her head buried

Brendan de Clercq

In his latest project “One-minute portraits”, Brendan de Clercq shot a striking series of monochrome portraits using the eye AF feature of Sony α7R III.

portrait of an unshaven man wearing a black rollneck jumper

The Human Touch

Daniel Gossmann

Fashion and advertising pro, Daniel Gossmann, tells us how the Alpha 7R IV helps him connect on a human level

daniel gossmann sony alpha 7r4 close up on the face of a model looking away

A Panoramic Vision

Perhaps more well known for his portrait images, Dillian Markov has also created impressive panoramic landscape images.

dilian markov sony alpha 7II idyllic beach in cuba showing tree branches sticking out of water

A Champion of Sports

Bob Martin discusses his career and how his Sony Alpha cameras have changed his photography

golfer hitting a ball out of a bunke

Giovanni Auletta

Sports pro, Giovanni Auletta, tells us how adapting to an unusual sporting subject helped him out of lockdown

giovanni auletta sony alpha 9M2 gymnast concentrating as she twirls batons with streamers attached

My Land, Iceland

Páll Stefansson

Páll Stefánsson discusses the stories behind some incredible images he has captured of his homeland

pall stefansson sony alpha 7RM3 spectacular cave in iceland

A Story From the Edge of the World

Maciek Jablonski

Maciek Jabłoński on how his Alpha cameras helped him brave the coldest seas in the world and make his new documentary, Selma

maciek jablonski sony alpha 7M3 frozen antarctic mountains at dusk

The Eyes Have it

Robert Wolanski

How does Robert Wolanski make such compelling portraits? It’s all about reading the eyes, and waiting, he says…

robert wolanski sony alpha 7RII portrait of dominic miller

Retracing my Steps: Alpha 7S III

Philip Bloom retraces his steps to test the new Sony Alpha 7S III

philip bloom adjusts the focus on his sony alpha 7S III

Majestic Pride: Photographing African Lions

By shunning the muted bleached colours of the African savannah, the lions in Laurent’s images are transformed into majestic characters

laurent baheux sony alpha 9 male lion looking sideways with the light hitting his mane

Nature. Up Close

Gustav Kiburg and Alexander Heinrichs

Photographers Gustav Kiburg and Alexander Heinrichs tell us how the flexibility of the Sony RX10 IV enables them to take incredible wildlife images, without compromising on image quality

killer whale in norway

The Night Lights of Singapore

Guillaume Ruchon

Wandering the streets of an unknown city may not be everyone’s idea of an adventure, but for Guillaume Ruchon, the dark street and neon lights of Singapore presented an exciting blank canvas.

a man bathed in red light sits on the steps of a swimming pool at night in singapore

Second to None: Shooting Sports with the α9 II

Diego Souto and Aleksandra Szmiegel

Sports photographers Diego Souto and Aleksandra Szmigiel have been getting to grips with the new Sony α9 II

footballer jumps up to head the ball as another player tries to tackle him

Daniel Ronnback

Daniel Ronnback on capturing the dizzying heights of the Lofoten Islands through the different seasons, and how his Sony Alpha kit helped him do it.

a lone figure at dusk standing atop a tall thin peak

Alexis Rosenfeld

Pro photographer and Sony Alpha user, Alexis Rosenfeld, describes his journey of undersea discovery and adventure

a lone ray swims against a deep blue backdrop dappled with sunlight