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This year’s Student shortlist features ten photography students from universities worldwide, alongside 11 photographers aged 19 and younger in the Youth shortlist.
STOP © Joel Potter, New Zealand, Shortlist, Student Competition, Sony World Photography Awards 2025.
Joel Potter, a photographer from New Zealand, is among the select few Southern Hemisphere artists to land a spot in the 2025 Student Competition shortlist. This photograph was captured to illustrate that even those who manage traffic play an essential part in the construction process. It forms part of a series depicting the initial phases of Auckland’s Future Rail Tāmaki Makaurau project, which is set to introduce new underground rail lines to the city. This initiative aspires to highlight the significance of the construction workers who contribute to turning this vision into reality and are frequently overlooked, acknowledging their contributions to the project instead of perceiving them as mere ‘interruptions’ in urban life. Taken within active construction areas, the color orange is accentuated in the images to symbolically underscore their importance during the foundational stages of the endeavor.
DJ Broken Down © Joshua Hasanoff, Australia, Shortlist, Youth Competition, Sony World Photography Awards 2025.
Joshua Hasanoff stands as the sole Australian to earn a place in either shortlist. This photograph, chosen for the Youth Competition, depicts an individual repairing a vehicle that resembles a DJ turntable. Hasanoff captured this moment in May 2024, drawing inspiration from artist Gregory Crewdson to utilize light in conveying a narrative.
Aroha na Ihunanya (Love Across Cultures) © Chidima Ugwuedeh, New Zealand, Shortlist, Youth Competition, Sony World Photography Awards 2025.
This tender portrait captured by New Zealand photographer, Chidima Ugwuedeh, honors her Māori and Igbo heritage, merging both traditions. Taken in a bush area near her residence in September 2024, it showcases a Māori kākahu alongside a lively African-inspired garment. The photographer meticulously organized the setting, crafting props that reflect both heritages. Speedlights and an LED panel are utilized to illuminate the models, accentuating the colors in the composition and bridging the photographer’s dual identity. This image encapsulates a moment of tranquility and natural beauty.
The titles for Student Photographer of the Year and Youth Photographer of the Year will be revealed at a gala event on April 16, 2025.
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