Spectacular Winning Images from The Society of Photographers’ Photographer of the Year 2025

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

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