Alys Tomlinson United Kingdom, Professional, Discovery, Photographer of the Year, 2018, Sony World Photography Awards
After a search spanning the globe and 10 categories of world-class photographers, the winners of the 2018 Sony World Photography Awards have been announced.
At the top of the pile was British photographer, Alys Tomlinson. Her black and white series 'Ex-Voto' won attention from the judges for its sensitivity and
technical excellence, exploring the notion of 'pilgrimage'.
Tomlinson, based in Brighton, fought off tough competition from around the world.
She was selected out of the 10 category winners to be named as the Sony Photographer of the Year 2018.
Upon receiving the title, and $25,000 of prize money, Tomlinson said "I am very surprised to have won, there is so much amazing photography in this competition. This is a huge boost both personally and professionally. It's a project I invested so much in, so this recognition makes it all worth it."
