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Sony World Photography Awards Makes Changes for its 20th Annual Photo Contest

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By: Jeremy Gray
2 June 2026 at 20:01

A collage of three photos: a person in a metallic suit stands on a volcanic landscape; a woman with braids holds her belly and looks up; a person in water holds a bunch of colorful inflatable fish balloons.

Less than two months after the Sony World Photography Awards announced the overall winners of its 2026 competition, the 20th anniversary 2027 edition of the Sony World Photography Awards has launched. There are some big changes to one of the world's largest and most prestigious photo contests.

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The Myth of Intent in Photography

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By: David M. M. Taffet
31 May 2026 at 15:30

A man in a dark coat smiles while holding a cat on a city street. In the background, pedestrians walk near classical buildings, including a domed structure. The scene appears to be in an urban European setting.

The world of photography is currently navigating a crisis of authenticity. AI-generated images are now indistinguishable from photographs. Judges and audiences alike can’t tell the difference. Even experts are getting it wrong.

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