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.

See how to shoot like a pro
Xperia display showing Photography Pro UI with an image of a female model posing on a city rooftop.
Xperia 1 V | Next-gen sensor. Next-gen imaging.
Portrait of photographer James Matthews in front of a mountain
Meet James Matthews

James Matthews is a UK-based commercial filmmaker and YouTuber. James utilises three main elements in his films: subjects, landscapes and sounds, to evoke emotion in his audience. James's passion for travel and natural landscapes always inspires his film style and themes.

24mm | 1/125s @f/1.9, ISO25

24mm | 1/15s @f/1.9, ISO200

24mm | 1/125s 7@f/1.9, ISO25

24mm | 1/5000s @f/1.9, ISO100

© James Matthews. All images captured by professional videographer & photographer James Matthews. All images taken with Xperia 1 V.

Waterside portrait of photographer couple Ippei & Janine
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.

24mm | 1/20s @f/1.9, ISO200

24mm | 1/13s @f/19., ISO800

24mm | 1/15s @f/1.9, ISO400

24mm | 1/100s @f/1.9, ISO50

© Ippei & Janine Photography. All images captured by professional photographers Ippei & Janine. All images taken with Xperia 1 V.

Xperia 1 V | Next-gen sensor. Next-gen imaging.
Close up image of the Xperia 1 V camera lenses on a black background with blue swirls
Explore the Xperia 1 V
Xperia 5 IV | Be creative. Go compact.

60mm | 1/320s @f/2.4, ISO40

60mm | 1/50s @f/2.4, ISO320

60mm | 1/160s @f/2.4, ISO40

Front | 1/200s @f/2.0, ISO64

24mm| 1/2500s @f/1,7, ISO64

60mm | 1/160s @f/2.4, ISO40

24mm | 1/100s @f/1.7, ISO100

60mm | 1/250s @f/2.4, ISO40

60mm | 1/320s @f/2.4, ISO200

24mm | 1/4000s @f/1.7, ISO200

© Ippei & Janine Photography. All images captured by professional photographers Ippei & Janine. All images taken with Xperia 5 IV.

Xperia 5 IV | Be creative. Go compact.
Woman in an orange jacket holding an Xperia 5 IV in front of her, with a blue sky behind.
Explore the Xperia 5 IV
Xperia 1 IV | Speed is everything
Portrait of Pierre Lambert leaning out of a window holding a camera
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. 

85mm | 1/320s @f/2.3, ISO160

85mm | 1/100s @f/2.3, ISO320

85mm | 1/40s @f/2.3, ISO400

85mm | 1/1600s @f/2.3, ISO64

16mm | 1/2000s @f/2.2, ISO125

16mm | 1/4000s @f/2.2, ISO64

85mm | 1/1600s @f/2.3, ISO160

24mm | 1/1250s @f/1.7, ISO64

© 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.

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Portrait of Kohki Yamaguchi in front of a building
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. 

85mm | 1/2000s @f/2.3, ISO100

24mm | 1/13s @f/1.7, ISO250

24mm | 1.0s @f/1.7, ISO100

24mm | 1/60 @f/1.7, ISO100

85mm | 1/2000 @f/2.3, ISO100

24mm | 1/8 @f/1.7, ISO64

24mm | 1/5000 @f/1.7, ISO100

24mm | 1/5000 @f/1.7, ISO100

16mm | 1/2500 @f/2.2, ISO100

85mm | 1/1000 @f/2.3, ISO100

© 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.

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Portrait of Philip Edsel
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.

24mm | 1/125s @f/1.7, ISO400

16mm | 1/100s @f/2.2, ISO400

85mm | 1/100s @f/2.3, ISO400

85mm | 1/125s @f/2.3, ISO250

24mm | 1/125s @f/1.7, ISO400

24mm | 1/500s @f/1.7, ISO400

85mm | 1/125s @f/2.3, ISO250

24mm | 1/200s @f/1.7, ISO400

© 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.

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Xperia 1 IV | Speed is everything
Xperia 1 IV, front and back
Explore the Xperia 1 IV
Xperia PRO-I | THE Camera
Portrait of photographer Takashi Namiki
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.

24mm | 1/50s @f/4.0, ISO100

24mm | 1/400s @f/4.0, ISO100

24mm | 1/125s @f/2.0, ISO100

24mm | 4.0s @f/4.0, ISO200

24mm | 1/50s @f/2.0, ISO125

24mm | 0.4s @f/4.0, ISO100

24mm | 1/50s @f/2.0, ISO100

24mm | 1/15s @f/2.0, ISO800

24mm | 1/4000s @f/2.0, ISO100

24mm | 1/125s @f/2.0, ISO200

24mm | 1/100s @f/4.0, ISO800

16mm | 1/400s @f/2.2, ISO64

50mm | 1/250s @f/2.4, ISO64

© 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.

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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.

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Portrait of photographer Dane Isaac
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.

24mm | 1/1600s @f/2.0, ISO400

24mm | 1/1250s @f/2.0, ISO800

24mm | 1/200s @f/2.0, ISO800

24mm | 1/15s @f/2.0, ISO1250

24mm | 1/160s @f/2.0, ISO800

24mm | 1/3200s @f/2.0, ISO400

24mm | 1/2500s @f/2.0, ISO400

24mm | 1/200s @f/2.0, ISO100

24mm | 1/200s @f/2.0, ISO100

24mm | 1/100s @f/2.0, ISO640 

© 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.

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Outdoor image of photographer Qianli Zhang with a long lens camera on a tripod, setting up for a shot.
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.

24mm | 1/16000s @f/2.0, ISO100

16mm | 1/500s @f/2.2, ISO64

50mm | 1/2000s @f/2.4, ISO100

24mm | 1/8s @f/4.0, ISO100

24mm | 1/40s @f/4.0, ISO100

24mm | 1/320s @f/2.0, ISO100

24mm | 1/10s @f/2.0, ISO800

24mm | 1/320s @f/4.0, ISO100

24mm | 1/30s @f/2.0, ISO320

50mm | 1/20s @f/2.4, ISO400

© 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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Various photographers in #TravelByXperia @SonyXperia on Instagram
Man wearing blue parka and cap looking out over sandy scrubland with trees in the distance
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.

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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.

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Aerial shot of a city situated on a lake at dusk with road, skyscrapers and setting sun
Night shot of a green aurora in a dark sky with lighthouse and sea below
Arnúlfur

Known online as That Icelandic Guy, Arnúlfur is a Sony Alpha photographer and filmmaker whose work reflects his love of the great outdoors.

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Chris Burkard

An accomplished explorer, photographer, speaker and author, Chris aims to inspire people through his work to treasure and preserve the natural environment.

More photos by Chris Burkard    
Lake surrounded by snow with trees and mountain in the background
Xperia PRO-I | THE Camera
Close-up on the Xperia PRO-I camera, with someone's finger poised on the shutter button
Explore the Xperia PRO-I
Xperia 1 III | Speed and beyond
Photographer Kazushi Momoi taking a shot with a Sony Alpha series camera with long lens.
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.

16mm | 1/800s @f/2.2, ISO50

24mm | 1/125s @f/1.7, ISO80

105mm | 1/800s @f/2.8, ISO50

24mm | 1/640s @f/1.7, ISO200

24mm | 1/1000s @f/1.7, ISO250

70mm | 1/250s @f/2.3, ISO50

105mm | 1/250s @f/2.8, ISO50

24mm | @f/1.7

24mm | 1/5000s @f/1.7, ISO64

24mm | 1/5000s @f/1.7, ISO64

© 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.

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Portrait of photographer Jean Fruth
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.

Portrait of photographer Steven Irby
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.

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Portrait of photographer Weimin Chu
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.

24mm | 1/200s @f/1.7, ISO100

70mm | 1/200s @f/2.3, ISO50

16mm | 2.0s @f/2.2, ISO200

24mm | 1/160s @f/1.7, ISO64

24mm | 1/3200s @f/1.7, ISO64

24mm | 1/160s @f/1.7, ISO64

24mm | 1/60s @f/1.7, ISO64

24mm | 1.0s @f/1.7, ISO200

70mm | 1/125s @f/2.3, ISO50

70mm | 1/6400s @f/2.3, ISO50

© 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.

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Various photographers in #TravelByXperia
@SonyXperia on Instagram
Long range shot of mother and child in bright coloured jackets on a stone path through a dense forest.
Ippei & Janine 

Ippei & Janine are a Tokyo-based photographer couple, known for their natural and emotive outdoor lifestyle images and family photography.

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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. 

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View along a long straight road, with fields on either side and the sea in the distance.
Close-up of a solitary yellow and red tulip, surrounded by red tulips
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.

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Xperia  1 III | Speed and beyond
Image of Xperia 1 III smartphones, front and back, on a dark background
Explore the Xperia 1 III
Various photographers in #TravelByXperia
@SonyXperia on Instagram
Street scene in shadow
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.

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Tobias Hägg

Tobias Hägg (Airpixels on social media) is a Swedish photographer and videographer with a passion for landscape, adventure and the great outdoors.

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A small tree in the snow with the morning sun behind
Trees and mountains reflected in a lake.
Tiffany Nguyen

An adventure travel photographer from Southern California, Tiffany finds inspiration in exploring new places and experiencing unfamiliar cultures.

Discover tips from Tiffany    
Xperia 5 II | Built for speed, made compact
Portrait of Ippei & Janine at waterside location
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.

24mm | 1/1000s @f/1.7, ISO64

24mm | 1/250s @f/1.7, ISO64

24mm | 1/160s @f/1.7, ISO64

24mm | 1/80s @f/1.7, ISO200

24mm | 1/40s @f/1.7, ISO200

24mm | 1/160s @f/1.7, ISO200

24mm | 1/800s @f/1.7, ISO100

24mm | 1/1000s @f/1.7, ISO64

24mm | 1/40s @f/1.7, ISO200

24mm | 1/160s @f/1.7, ISO64

24mm | 1/100s @f/1.7, ISO100

24mm | 1/160s @f/1.7, ISO64

© 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.

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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.

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View of the sky with two buildings on either side, taken from below
Crissibeth Cooper 

New Yorker Crissibeth’s creative photography is characterised by striking, precisely-composed images, often inspired by architecture and cityscapes. 

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Laurent Derossi

Based in Paris, Laurent Derossi is an accomplished urban and travel photographer with a particular passion for the city he calls home.

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Parisian street with a moped on and a puddle
Xperia 5 II | Built for speed, made compact
Xperia 5 II smartphones, front and back, on a blue background
Explore the Xperia 5 II