Student Focus is WPO’s global education programme, offering an international platform to support and connect the next generation of photography talent.
In addition to its annual competition, Student Focus also engages with academic institutions and organises talks, forums, exhibitions, symposiums and portfolio sessions. It also provides news, interviews, tutorials and university profiles to help our global community of budding photographers connect and further their careers.
Each year those recognised by the Student Focus competition are given an unprecedented international spotlight under which their work can be showcased. Many of our past shortlisted and winning photographers have gone on to successful careers in the industry.
“After the awards, coverage for my work vastly improved with work being sold to magazines and private buyers, it's been a great experience and fantastic to display my work to a huge audience.
I would definitely encourage anyone, of any ability, to enter the competition. You don't often find such large competitions with no entry fees, so it's worthwhile as you never know how you will get on. I was not expecting to get as far as I did, so I'm extremely glad I entered!”
- Tom Parker, Southampton Solent University, Shortlist, Student Focus 2015