Sony has announced the winners of the eighth annual Sony Alpha Awards, recognising Australian and New Zealand photographers from amateur to professional and the stunning imagery they captured on Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. The Alpha Awards aspire to drive creativity, reward professionals and enthusiasts alike and showcase the greatest photography work.
Top – Alpha Awards 2023 Grand Prize Winner, Aliens Exist by Lewis Burnett.
Selected by Scott Gray, CEO of the World Photography Organisation
In 2023 over 2,900 stunning images were submitted by professional and amateur photographers, for the chance to be recognised for their talents.
$50,000 worth of Sony camera gear has been awarded at the 2023 Alpha Awards – including $4,000 of Sony digital imaging gear per category and the Grand Prize Winner, Lewis Burnett taking away AUD $10,000 worth of Sony camera gear.
Jun Yoon, Head of Sony Digital Imaging ANZ commented, “The photographers featured in the eighth annual Alpha Awards continue to create the highest quality imagery. We are delighted to be announcing the winners and grand prize winner for 2023. Our community of photographers continues to inspire us with their phenomenal dedication to their craft. On behalf of Sony and the Digital Imaging team, I extent congratulations to all entrants, finalists and winners.”
2023 ALPHA AWARDS WINNERS
ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY
Brent Martin, Red Rock Racer
CITY / STREET
Ian Semmens, Southbank Pedestrian
CREATIVE
Grant Galbraith, Martin Space
EDITORIAL
Matt Hrkac, Freedom for Iran
LANDSCAPE
Darren Wassell, Morning Glory
NATURE
Lewis Burnett, Aliens Exist
PORTRAIT
Benizi Santamaria, Time Out
SEASCAPE
Simon Pannell, Floating
Day 11 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park, Thursday, January 26, 2023. MANDATORY PHOTO CREDIT Tennis Australia/ JAY TOWN
SPORT
Jay Town, Aryna Sabalenka
WEDDING
Lucy McGoldrick, Reflections
Winners were announced at the Alpha Awards Gallery in Sydney on Friday 8 September 2023.
Sony extends their congratulations to all winners and finalists.