Take inspiring photos with Xperia
We’ve teamed up with professional photographers to show you how to capture all kinds of high precision shots on your Xperia smartphone.
Be your best with Photography Pro
Master the art of photography using controls found on Sony’s Alpha cameras. Easily select the right settings for your shot including shooting mode, focal length, shutter speed, ISO, and exposure.
Xperia 1 IV | Speed is everything
Meet Pierre Lambert
Pierre Lambert is a passionate photographer and filmmaker who travels the world, capturing the stories that unfold before him. Through his popular Instagram and YouTube channels he inspires others to pursue their own photography and adventure-based dreams as he takes people around the world offering tips, tricks and tutorials from the streets of Tokyo to the beaches of Indonesia.
© Pierre Lambert. All images captured by professional photographer Pierre Lambert. All images taken with Xperia 1 IV.
See how Pierre captures the magic
Whatever the environment, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a tool Pierre can rely on to capture the emotion in every moment. Here's why.
Meet Kohki Yamaguchi
Kohki Yamaguchi is a Tokyo-based photographer / videographer and the founder of Tokyo’s largest photo community, @discovertokyo. With more than 300,000 Instagram followers and 60,000 YouTube subscribers his work brings people together as he shares the beauty of Tokyo.
© Kohki Yamaguchi. All images captured by professional photographer Kohki Yamaguchi. All images taken with Xperia 1 IV.
When the moment strikes, I'm ready
Having the Sony Xperia 1 IV to hand helps Kohki capture memorable shots and make everyday scenes feel and look more cinematic and inspiring.
Meet Philip Edsel
Philip Edsel is an award-winning photographer and Creative Director based in Texas. His work captures people in motion – whether it’s fashion, fitness or portraiture – and he takes his inspiration from classical art, modern design, and potential energy, using the latest technology to push his art forward.
© Philip Edsel. All images captured by professional photographer Philip Edsel. All images taken with Xperia 1 IV.
Getting up close and personal
In this video, Philip explains how the pro camera features of the Xperia 1 IV help him capture the humanity and intensity in his subjects.
Xperia 1 IV | Speed is everything
Xperia PRO-I | THE Camera
Meet Takashi Namiki
A professional photographer for over 30 years, Takashi is also an instructor of Sony’s Alpha seminars. He has a passion for shooting the natural world, particularly flowers, and has published works on the theme in various magazines.
© Takashi Namiki. All images captured by professional photographer Takashi Namiki. All images taken with Xperia PRO-I.
A camera first, a smartphone second
In this video, Takashi Namiki reveals what makes the Xperia PRO-I the perfect sub camera for experienced Alpha users like him, as well as an ideal option for beginners.
Take a closer look at Takashi’s work
In this series of videos, Takashi talks us through some of the beautiful images he shot with the Xperia PRO-I, offering helpful insights into how he achieved such remarkable results.
Meet Dane Isaac
Based in New York, Dane Isaac is a commercial, portrait and street photographer who originally hails from the spice island, Grenada. With a background in architecture, Dane utilises light and space to capture powerful portraits of his subjects. He prides himself on the authentic and strives to bring that across in his work.
© Dane Isaac. All images captured by professional photographer Dane Isaac. All images taken with Xperia PRO-I.
Capturing the emotion of the moment
Always be ready to create – that’s Dane Isaac’s motto and that’s why he enjoys taking Xperia wherever he goes. Check out this video to see what impressed him about the Xperia PRO-I.
Meet Qianli Zhang
Qianli Zhang is a travel and street photographer from China whose work has taken him all over the world. Winner of the National Geographic Travel Photo Contest, he has also published books about travel photography and is the founder of Beyond the Photo, an online photography skills education program.
© Qianli Zhang. All images captured by professional photographer Qianli Zhang. All images taken with Xperia PRO-I.
A must-have device for travel photographers
In this video, Qianli Zhang demonstrates how the portability and uncompromising picture quality of the Xperia PRO-I comes into its own when you’re working in the great outdoors.
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TaiTai.LIVE.WILD
TaiTai.LIVE.WILD is a social platform run by a husband and wife team who share a passion for capturing the rugged beauty of remote mountainous regions.
Kevin Kurpiers
Originally from the Black Forest region of South-West Germany, Kevin is a travel, portrait and landscape photographer who finds inspiration wherever he goes.
Arnúlfur
Known online as That Icelandic Guy, Arnúlfur is a Sony Alpha photographer and filmmaker whose work reflects his love of the great outdoors.
Chris Burkard
An accomplished explorer, photographer, speaker and author, Chris aims to inspire people through his work to treasure and preserve the natural environment.
Xperia PRO-I | THE Camera
Xperia 1 III | Speed and beyond
Meet Kazushi Momoi
For over 30 years, freelance photographer Kazushi has been capturing portraits of people from all over the world. He has also written various books on cameras and helped develop Sony’s first Alpha 100 camera and its technical guide. An Alpha camera lecturer and photo exhibitor, Kazushi is a portrait photography specialist with vast experience of Sony technology.
© Kazushi Momoi. All images captured by professional photographer Kazushi Momoi. All images taken with Xperia 1 III.
A truly pocketable Alpha
When he’s not using his Alpha interchangeable lens camera, Kazushi Momoi believes the Xperia 1 III is the perfect stand-in. Find out why in this video.
Meet Jean Fruth
One of baseball’s preeminent photographers, Jean started out covering Bay Area sports before becoming the travelling photographer for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, and their partner, La Vida Baseball. Her non-profit organisation, Grassroots Baseball, celebrates and promotes the amateur game around the globe. Her book, Grassroots Baseball: Where Legends Begin, was released in June 2019.
© Jean Fruth. All images captured by professional photographer Jean Fruth. All images taken with Xperia 1 III.
Meet Steven Irby
Born in Brooklyn and raised in Queens, Steven John Irby – AKA Steve Sweatpants – is a street photographer, creative consultant, aspiring director, and more. He is the co-founder and director of Street Dreams magazine and has provided work for clients including Sony, Nike, Cartier, and The New Yorker. In 2020, he was honoured by the city of New York for his services to the arts and his local community.
© Steven Irby. All images captured by professional photographer Steven Irby. All images taken with Xperia 1 III.
Discover why sports and street photographers choose Xperia
In this video, Jean Fruth and Steven Irby explain how the Xperia 1 III has the speed they need to capture unmissable moments.
Meet Weimin Chu
Weimin Chu, known as Thomas Chu, is an award-winning landscape photographer based in Chongqing, China. Focusing on remote landscapes and the people who live there, his work has taken him all over the world, including Greenland, Pakistan and South America. He won the grand prize in the 2019 National Geographic Travel Photo contest and was listed in Forbes 30 Under 30 China 2019.
© Weimin Chu. All images captured by professional photographer Weimin Chu. All images taken with Xperia 1 III.
A perfect option for landscape photography
Discover why Weimin Chu believes the Xperia 1 III is an invaluable tool when shooting in remote locations and challenging environments.
Various photographers in #TravelByXperia
@SonyXperia on Instagram
@SonyXperia on Instagram
Ippei & Janine
Ippei & Janine are a Tokyo-based photographer couple, known for their natural and emotive outdoor lifestyle images and family photography.
Hsiang Li (Rookie)
Now a photographer with Sony Taiwan, Hsiang Li (Rookie) started out recording the people and scenes he encountered during his working day as a postman.
Albert Dros
A landscape photographer from the Netherlands, Albert is an official Sony Ambassador of Imaging whose work has featured in TIME, National Geographic and Adobe.
Xperia 1 III | Speed and beyond
Xperia 1 II | Built for speed
Meet Nick Didlick
A professional photographer for over 40 years, Nick has captured the Olympics, the Stanley Cup Finals, the Super Bowl and many other events in more than 60 countries. Renowned for sports photography, he is a Reuters Journalist of the Year and winner of the National News Paper Award, as well as being twice nominated for the Pulitzer Prize.
© Nick Didlick. All images captured by professional photographer Nick Didlick. All images taken with Xperia 1 II.
Bringing action to life with Nick Didlick and Xperia
In this video, Nick talks about the fast shooting features of the Xperia 1 II and how he uses them to capture the beauty of movement.
Meet Ira Block
For more than 40 years, landscape photographer Ira has travelled around the world with National Geographic and produced over 30 stories while leading expeditions across 10 countries. From Siberia to Asia, South America to the Arctic, his lens has captured amazing landscapes. Around 350,000 follow him on Instagram.
© Ira Block. All images captured by professional photographer Ira Block. All images taken with Xperia 1 II.
Mastering landscapes with Ira Block and Xperia
In this video, Ira highlights some of the advanced photo features of the Xperia 1 II that help him capture the wonder of cities and nature.
Meet Kazushi Momoi
For over 30 years, freelance photographer Kazushi has been capturing portraits of people from all over the world. He has also written various books on cameras and helped develop Sony’s first Alpha 100 camera and its technical guide. An Alpha camera lecturer and photo exhibitor, Kazushi is a portrait photography specialist with vast experience of Sony technology.
© Kazushi Momoi. All images captured by professional photographer Kazushi Momoi. All images taken with Xperia 1 II.
Catching the moment with Kazushi Momoi and Xperia
In this video, Kazushi talks about using the advanced photo features of the Xperia 1 II such as Eye AF and 20fps continuous burst shooting to take striking portraits.
Meet Akiyo Ogawa
A popular pet photographer with a wide variety of animal qualifications, Akiyo has photographed over 30,000 pets to date. She has also taught Alpha photography classes, hosted countless of her own photo activities in Japan and been commissioned to provide photos for pet calendars, postcards and catalogues.
© Akiyo Ogawa. All images captured by professional photographer Akiyo Ogawa. All images taken with Xperia 1 II.
Capturing expressions with animal Eye AF and 20fps continuous burst shooting
In this video, Akiyo explains why she recommends Xperia 1 II to all pet owners.
Various photographers in #TravelByXperia
@SonyXperia on Instagram
@SonyXperia on Instagram
Billy Ha
Born in Hong Kong and raised in the USA, Billy focuses on telling stories with each photo and enjoys exploring different compositions and perspectives in his work.
Tobias Hägg
Tobias Hägg (Airpixels on social media) is a Swedish photographer and videographer with a passion for landscape, adventure and the great outdoors.
Tiffany Nguyen
An adventure travel photographer from Southern California, Tiffany finds inspiration in exploring new places and experiencing unfamiliar cultures.
Xperia 1 II | Built for speed
Xperia 5 II | Built for speed, made compact
Meet Ippei & Janine
Ippei & Janine are a Tokyo-based photographer couple specialising in cinematic style photography, creating natural and emotive outdoor lifestyle images, as well as photographing directly for couples and families. Their photography has been published in dozens of global media publications and countless advertising campaigns.
© Ippei & Janine Photography. All images captured by professional photographers Ippei & Janine. All images taken with Xperia 5 II.
Discover why family photographers choose Xperia
Find out why Ippei & Janine recommend Xperia for taking spontaneous family photos full of energy and expression.
Watch this video for more tips on photographing children
Learn how to take natural and engaging shots of your children, from ensuring they’re unaware of the camera to shooting the same scene from a range of different perspectives.
Various photographers in #TravelByXperia
@SonyXperia on Instagram
@SonyXperia on Instagram
Crissibeth Cooper
New Yorker Crissibeth’s creative photography is characterised by striking, precisely-composed images, often inspired by architecture and cityscapes.
Laurent Derossi
Based in Paris, Laurent Derossi is an accomplished urban and travel photographer with a particular passion for the city he calls home.
Xperia 5 II | Built for speed, made compact
