Seven Australian photographers have been announced on the shortlist of the 2014 Sony World Photography Awards. The seven photographers span both the Professional and Open competitions of the awards. They were selected by a panel of photography industry experts from nearly 140,000 submissions by photographers from 166 countries, the highest number of entries in the awards’ seven year history.
The photographers shortlisted in the professional category are: Chloe Bartram (Arts and Culture, finalist), Kate Geraghty (Contemporary Issues, shortlist), Adam Pretty (Sport, shortlist). In the Open category, for enthusiast photographers, four Australians were named: Alison Crea (Split Second), Neville Jones (Travel), Eddie New (Travel), and Valerie Prudon (Arts and Culture). In addition, nine more images by Australian photographers were commended across the ten Open Categories.
The seven Australian photographers on the shortlist cover a diverse range of topics in their imagery including a series looking at domestic violence in Papua New Guinea by Kate Geraghty and work highlighting the beauty and drama of athletes at the 2013 World Swimming Championships by Adam Pretty, winner of the Professional Sport category at the awards in 2013.
All the Australian shortlisted and finalist images will be exhibited at Somerset House, London, from 1-18 May as part of the 2014 Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition. The winners of the Open will be announced on 18 March and each will receive digital imaging equipment from Sony.
As a professional finalist, Chloe Bartram’s look behind the scenes of a child beauty pageant will be considered for the Professional Arts and Culture Photographer of the Year title, the winner of which will be revealed on 30 April at an awards ceremony in London.
Chloe Bartram's series 'Sparkle, baby' explores girl culture in Australia within the phenomena of beauty pageants, particularly those directed at the young. Photo by Chloe Bartram, Finalist 2014 Sony World Photography Awards (Arts and Culture, Professional Category).
Family violence survivor Marlin Mark 22. Marlin was attacked by her husband who caused severe injuries by punching her and cutting her with a bush knife. Kate Geraghty, Shortlist 2014 Sony World Photography Awards (Contemporary Issues, Professional Category).
'Take Off!' Amaury Leveaux of France dives off the blocks at the start of the Men's 4x100m Freestyle relay on day nine of the 15th FINA World Championships at Palau Sant Jordi on July 28, 2013 in Barcelona, Spain. Adam Pretty, Shortlist 2014 Sony World Photography Awards (Sport, Professional Category).
'Rodeo.' Photo taken in Braxton, Australia during a rodeo. Cowboys wait their turn at a rodeo in Braxton, NSW. Valerie Prudon, Shortlist 2014 Sony World Photography Awards (Arts & Culture, Open Category).
'Mourning.' Taken just outside the walls of Old Jerusalem. I was reluctant to take this photo as I quickly realised what I was looking at was a family in mourning. Eddie New, Shortlist 2014 Sony World Photography Awards (Travel, Open Category).
'Untitled.' Neville Jones, Shortlist 2014 Sony World Photography Awards (Travel, Open Category).
'Disaster Zone,' Set up images to capture a moment that is often missed by the eyes. Alison Crea, Shortlist 2014 Sony World Photography Awards (Split Second, Open Category).
Photo by Chloe Bartram, Finalist 2014 Sony World Photography Awards (Arts and Culture, Professional Category).
