British Photographer Zed Nelson Wins Prestigious Award at 2025 Sony World Photography Ceremony
Published on 4.17.25
The 2025 Sony World Photography Awards recognize outstanding talent in the field, with British photographer Zed Nelson taking home the prestigious Photographer of the Year award for his series "The Anthropocene Illusion". This thought-provoking body of work explores the increasingly blurred lines between natural and human-made environments.
Nelson's win was met with praise from jury chair Monica Allende, who noted that his photographs effectively translate complex environmental issues into visual narratives. Other notable winners include Peruvian photographers Micaela Valdivia Medina and Nicolas Garrido Huguet for their poignant portraits of female prison spaces and artisans using natural dyeing techniques.
Their work highlights the intersection of art and social justice, shedding light on often-overlooked communities. The 2025 Sony World Photography Awards demonstrate the power of photography to capture the human experience and spark meaningful conversations about our world.