Student Focus Competition: Sony World Photography Awards

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 Want to become Student Photographer of the Year? You could win a trip to London + €30k worth of Sony equipment for your university.

As part of the Sony World Photography Awards in partnership with the World Photography Organization, this year's brief for the Student Focus competition is inspired by Parley and the movement to protect the oceans.

To enter, submit your best single image which highlights and raises awareness of an environmental topic of your choice. Participants must be 18-30 and be undertaking a photography course at a registered university. Good luck!

 
 

 Deadline: December 4, 2017

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