Photography Contest
Alpha Female Award
Deadline |
01/06/26Theme |
OpenTerritory |
WorldwideEligibility |
Open to all female photographers entering the Open competitionEntry Fees |
FREEPrizes |
EquipmentThe Alpha Female Award is focused on supporting and championing women photographers around the globe.
Open to all female photographers entering the Open competition
Rewards a shortlist of photographers
First place receives Sony Digital Imaging equipment and inclusion in the Sony World Photography Awards exhibition and book
Please see 'Rules' on the Open competition page for full image eligibility criteria
Deadline is January 6, 2026 at 13.00 GMT
Set up to empower female photographic talent and promote their work to an international audience, the award aims to create a powerful platform and ensure the photographic industry is a space where both genders can excel.
The award stems from the Alpha Universe’s Alpha Female initiative by Sony US, which focuses on creating opportunities for professional photographers, videographers, and filmmakers to help foster a richer, more diverse creative community. Working with the World Photography Organisation, Sony US have expanded their programme to a global scale by recognising female photographers entering the Sony World Photography Awards Open competition.
Image: Tara Keane
Open to all female photographers entering the Open competition
Rewards a shortlist of photographers
First place receives Sony Digital Imaging equipment and inclusion in the Sony World Photography Awards exhibition and book
Please see 'Rules' on the Open competition page for full image eligibility criteria
Deadline is January 6, 2026 at 13.00 GMT
Set up to empower female photographic talent and promote their work to an international audience, the award aims to create a powerful platform and ensure the photographic industry is a space where both genders can excel.
The award stems from the Alpha Universe’s Alpha Female initiative by Sony US, which focuses on creating opportunities for professional photographers, videographers, and filmmakers to help foster a richer, more diverse creative community. Working with the World Photography Organisation, Sony US have expanded their programme to a global scale by recognising female photographers entering the Sony World Photography Awards Open competition.
Image: Tara Keane
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