The Prizes

Winner of “L’iris d’Or” - Best overall photograph will receive:

• Recipient of the title “Sony World Photography Awards Photographer of The Year" $25,000
• Entry into the “World Photographic Academy”
• Exhibition showcase of winning image and 25 picture portfolio at the 2009 Sony World Photography Awards.
• Winning image will be exhibited on the Sony World Photography Awards’ website and promoted to creatives worldwide.

Winners of each individual category will receive:

• Recipient of the title “Sony World Photography Awards category name Photographer of The Year"
• Induction as associate member of the “World Photographic Academy”
• Winning image will be exhibited on the Sony World Photography Awards’website and promoted to creatives worldwide.