You’re Invited: Sony World Photography Awards 2025 at Somerset House
I’m beyond excited to extend a very special invitation to you and our wider community to attend one of the most anticipated photography events of the year — the Sony World Photography Awards 2025 exhibition, hosted at the iconic Somerset House in London from 17 April to 5 May 2025.
As part of TheAppWhisperer community, you’re invited to enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on tickets using the code 10SWPA2025 at checkout.
This year’s exhibition will feature over 300 stunning photographs by more than 60 international photographers, thoughtfully curated across both the East and West Wings of Somerset House.
Expect a deeply engaging visual journey through work originating from South Africa, Peru, China, Iceland, the United States, and our very own United Kingdom. Each image tells a unique story — from social commentary and documentary perspectives to striking fine art and conceptual work.
The Rise of Mobile Photography
This year’s exhibition also highlights the extraordinary creative power of mobile photography — proving that incredible images don’t require expensive gear.
Take Ieva Gaile, a Lithuanian lawyer who captured an eye-catching image of a lone cabbage balanced on pallets of bottled water in a supermarket. Shortlisted in the Object category, this photograph examines themes of individuality, consumerism, and nature in an artificial world — all from the lens of her smartphone.
Then there’s Joshua Hasanoff, a 14-year-old from Sydney, who captured a beautifully cinematic image of his neighbour Ryuji — styled as a DJ fixing a car at dusk. His mobile-shot image earned a place on the Youth competition shortlist, showing that age and equipment are no barriers to great storytelling.
Celebrating Susan Meiselas
A true highlight of this year’s exhibition is a special retrospective celebrating the life and work of Susan Meiselas, the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Contribution to Photography award.
As a celebrated Magnum photographer, Meiselas has spent decades documenting the lives and struggles of communities around the world, from Nicaragua to Kurdistan, with raw honesty and deep compassion. Her images are not just photographs; they are historical records and emotional testimonies.
How to Attend
Exhibition Dates: 17 April – 5 May 2025
Location: Somerset House, London
Discount Code: 10SWPA2025 (10% off all tickets)
Book tickets and learn more here
This exhibition is more than just a gallery visit — it’s a celebration of vision, humanity, and the power of photography to transcend boundaries. Whether you’re a professional photographer, an enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates compelling stories told through images, this is one event not to miss.
I truly hope to see many of you there, and as always, feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
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Joanne Carter
Joanne Carter is a British photography journalist, editor, curator, and the founder of *TheAppWhisperer.com*, one of the world’s leading platforms dedicated to mobile photography and art. Since its launch in 2009, TheAppWhisperer has become an international hub for artists of all levels to discover, learn, exhibit, and engage with contemporary photographic practice.Built on principles of inclusivity, accessibility, and artistic excellence, Joanne has spent almost two decades championing mobile photography as a serious artistic medium. Through interviews, critical essays, exhibitions, competitions, and education, she has helped shape and document the evolution of mobile art on a global scale.Her work has taken her internationally, lecturing on photography and mobile art at institutions and events including the Museum of Art in Seoul, South Korea, alongside appearances in the UK and Europe. She has served as a juror for international photography and mobile art awards across Portugal, Canada, the United States, South Korea, Italy, and the UK.Joanne is also the founder of *TheAppWhispererPrintSales.com*, one of the first online galleries dedicated exclusively to collectible mobile art, connecting artists with collectors across Europe, the United States, and Asia.Before founding TheAppWhisperer, Joanne worked extensively in print journalism and photographic publishing, including roles at a paparazzi photo agency and as deputy editor of a leading photography magazine. Her freelance journalism, criticism, and commentary have been published widely in both the UK and the US, with bylines in *The Times*, *The Sunday Times*, *The Guardian*, *Popular Photography*, *NikonPro*, *DPReview*, *Which?*, *Vogue Italia*, *LensCulture*, the *BBC*, and more recently, the *Financial Times*, where her published letters on photography continue to contribute to wider conversations around the medium.Alongside her editorial and curatorial work, Joanne’s own photographic practice has been exhibited internationally across the UK, Europe, South Korea, and the United States. Her work increasingly explores themes of grief, loss, death, memory, and the body.Her current research interests centre on grief, death, and poverty, with forthcoming postgraduate study leading towards doctoral research in these areas.Joanne is currently developing new long-form writing and photographic projects and is available for commissions, editorial projects, speaking engagements, and collaborations.Contact: joannetheappwhisperer@gmail.com)
