James Barnor, 97, wins Outstanding Contribution to Photography award
The World Photography Organisation announces that James Barnor will receive the Outstanding Contribution to Photography award at the 2027 Sony World Photography Awards. The Ghanaian photographer is 97 years old. He opened the Ever Young studio in Accra's Jamestown district in 1953 and founded Ghana's first colour‑processing laboratory in 1970. Barnor began his career as the first staff photographer for the Daily Graphic at age 21 and documented Ghana's independence in 1957.
Key facts
- Barnor opened Ever Young studio in Accra's Jamestown district in 1953.
- He founded Ghana's first colour‑processing laboratory in 1970.
- At age 21, he became the Daily Graphic's first staff photographer.
- He captured images of Ghana's independence celebrations in 1957.
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Why it matters
The award spotlights Ghana's pioneering role in African photography.
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First published from Euronews