World Photography Organization (WPO)

A global platform for photography!

The World Photography Organisation is a global platform for photography initiatives. Working across up to 180 countries, our aim is to raise the level of conversation around photography by celebrating the best imagery and photographers on the planet. We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with both individual photographers as well as our industry-leading partners around the world.

The World Photography Organisation hosts a year-round portfolio of events including the Sony World Photography Awards, the world's leading photography competition, and PHOTOFAIRS, international art fairs dedicated to photography with destinations in Shanghai and San Francisco.

“We work with the best in the industry, forging strong, international partnerships to bring our photographers the exposure they deserve.” - Scott Gray, CEO, Founder


Our year-round portfolio of programs and events includes:

• Sony World Photography Awards
• ZEISS Photography Award
• The Swap Project