The world’s most prestigious weather and climate photography competition
Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year
Standard Chartered Smartphone Weather Photographer of the Year
Standard Chartered Young Weather Photographer of the Year
The Weather Photographer of the Year category offers a £5,000 cash prize to the best overall photograph showcasing the beauty and power of weather, open to photographers worldwide.
Smartphone Weather Photographer of the Year offers a cash prize of £2,500 to the winner, and is for photographs taken on mobile devices like smartphones and tablets.
Young Weather Photographer of the Year offers a cash prize of £750 and is open to anyone under the age of 18 years old to submit their weather and climate-related photographs.
The Climate Award offers a prize of £1,000 to the photograph that best tells a compelling story about climate change and its impacts. The winning photo will be selected from the three main categories of the competition and must contain a visual representation of weather and climate change.
If you're thinking of entering a photograph into the Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year competition, please read the following rules:
Liz became the Chief Executive at the Royal Meteorological Society in 2013 and has been a judge on the competition since it began. Liz has had a successful career in meteorology working with the Met Office, BBC Weather Centre and the Ministry of Defence after studying a PhD in mathematics at the University of Manchester.
Kevin is a former meteorologist and weather forecaster, having recently retired from the BBC following 12 years as a radio weather presenter covering Devon and Cornwall. A long career preceded this as a forecaster and oceanographer in the Royal Navy and Royal Navy Reserve. Serving at sea around the globe with a keen eye on weather led to a deep respect for the natural world and its power.
Jo offers tuition and group workshops in smartphone photography and image editing. She has authored four books and runs Green Island Studios, a bespoke photographic studio and colour darkroom where she is passionate about making photography sustainable. Jo is an Associate Lecturer on the Marine and Natural History Photography BA (Hons) at Falmouth University and a regular public speaker on photography.
Dan is the editor of The Week Junior Science+Nature, the award-winning monthly magazine for smart and curious 8-15 year-olds. He was the winner of the British Society of Magazine Editor’s Launch Editor of the Year (2019). Dan is passionate about science communication and bringing STEM subjects to life for young readers. He is also a writer of bestselling non-fiction books, with over 50 titles to his name.
As some of the UK’s foremost experts in meteorology with years of experience in forecasting and reporting weather, ITV Weather understand the intricate details and nuances that make a weather photograph truly exceptional. As a trusted authority in weather analysis, the team at ITV Weather ensure that the judging process is comprehensive, and the winning photos capture the essence of meteorological beauty.
Wachera is a media strategist and photo editor, currently writing Postcolonial Perspectives, a photography column for the VII Foundation. Their work blends design for documentary photography, editorial direction, and interactive design. Wachera has collaborated with The Everyday Projects, Pulitzer Center, Black Women Photographers, and the 2024 World Press Photo Contest.
Aisha is the Assistant Dean of the College of Atmospheric and Geographical Sciences at the University of Oklahoma. She has carried out research at Columbia University in Climate and Public Health, and Climate Services. She serves on the African Meteorological Society’s Diasporic Committee and has delivered a TED Talk on the critical importance of access to climate and weather data globally.
Reza is the Curator and General Manager of Drik, an independent media organisation in Bangladesh. He is also the Executive Director for Chobi Mela, International Festival of Photography. An Arthink South Asia Fellow, Reza teaches ‘Curatorial Practice’ at Pathshala South Asian Media Institute, Dhaka. Recently he has been the Contest Coordinator for the Asia Jury at the World Press Photo Contest 2024.
Wilf is a former science teacher who took his love of science, passion for communication and interest in photography into the picture world. With a 24-year career across both sides of the industry, he is currently the Associate Picture Editor on The Week Junior Science+Nature, the award-winning monthly magazine for smart and curious 8-15 year-olds.
Standard Chartered Young Weather Photographer winner 2023, Jamie, has developed an impressive knowledge of forecasting and a keen eye for weather photography, since picking up a camera at age 10. Jamie is currently applying to study Meteorology at the University of Reading where he hopes to pursue his passion for weather and climate.
We are thrilled to have the support of our sponsor, Standard Chartered and our media partners, who share our passion for capturing the beauty and impact of weather and climate through the lens.
The Royal Meteorological Society joined forces with Standard Chartered this year to increase the global reach and profile of the competition to tell the climate story that sits behind every photo submitted. Weather Photographer is so much more than just the competition, The Royal Society and Standard Chartered are united in our mission to raise awareness globally of the impact of our changing climate and the threat posed by extreme weather events.
We are proud that ‘The Week Junior Science+Nature’ will continue supporting the youth category as a media partner this year. The Week Junior Science+Nature takes 8-15 year-olds on amazing voyages of discovery around the world.
ITV Weather brings its knowledge and expertise to the judging panel of this competition. As some of the UK's foremost experts in meteorology, garnering years of experience in forecasting and reporting weather, ITV Weather understands the intricate details and nuances that make a weather photograph truly exceptional. As a trusted authority in weather analysis, the team at ITV Weather provide valuable insights, ensuring that the judging process is comprehensive, and the winning photographs capture the essence of meteorological beauty.
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