Photographer of the Year 2025 – 1st Place by Therese Asplund
Photography reached new heights in 2025, with the Society of Photographers unveiling an extraordinary lineup of Photographer of the Year winners.
Nearly 6,000 submissions across 28 categories showcased creators with remarkable storytelling ability, technical mastery, and emotional depth. Three standout Photos of the Year rose above the rest, earning praise for their exceptional execution and narrative power. The Society’s Monthly Image Competition and the renowned 20×16″ Print Competition also saw tremendous participation, reinforcing their status as major events in the photography world. Every category winner came from a pool of Gold Award–level work, all vetted by a highly skilled judging panel whose dedication continues to elevate the competition’s prestige.
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Photographer of the Year 2025 – 2nd Place by Cecilie Stuedal
Photographer of the Year 2025 – 3rd Place by Terry Donnelly
Advertising and Commercial – Winner by Neil Shearer
Architectural – Winner by Tim Wilde
Boudoir and Beauty – Winner by Heidi Margocsy
Children – Winner by Gemma Harte
Commissioned Portrait – Winner by Eleanor Whibley
Creative Portrait – Winner by Cat Brown
Environmental Awareness – Winner by Shiva Mehta
Events – Winner by Gary Neville
Family and Group Portrait – Winner by Jane Thomson
In-camera Artistry – Winner by Arne Bivrin
Individual Portrait – Winner by Jane Thomson
Macro and Close-up – Winner by Pedro Luis Ajuriaguerra
Media and Press – Winner by Terry Donnelly
Monochrome – Winner by Katie Brockman
Newborn – Winner by Laila Villebeck
Sport – Winner by Terry Donnelly
The Natural World – Botanical and Fungi – Winner by Angi Wallace
The Natural World – Landscapes – Winner by Lorraine Finney
Travel – Winner by Mark Scicluna
Visual Narrative – Winner by Katie Brockman
Wedding – Winner by Seiji Nishimori
Open Avant Garde – Winner by Anna Almen