article_snippet.sent: The Sony World Photography Award winners were announced at a gala in London last night, where photographer John Moore images were named the best from a group of first place winners in categories that included architecture, arts and culture, conceptual, contemporary and landscapes.
article_snippet.sent: photographer John Moore images earned photographer John Moore the top gong, as well as first place in the Current Affairs category .
article_snippet.sent: Photographer John Moore, who is based in New York, receives photographer John Moore award on stage at the awards gala held in London last night .
article_snippet.sent: In winning the Photographer of the Year award, Mr Moore - who operates as a special correspondent for Getty Images - received a $25,000 prize and hi-tech Sony photography equipment.
article_snippet.sent: Based in New York, Mr Moore has photographed in more than 70 countries and has won numerous accolades for Mr Moore previous work.
highlights_snippet.sent: photographer John Moore received the industry's top gong last night for photographer John Moore incredible photographs .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: John Moore was named the winner from group of 13 photographers across categories that included landscapes and culture .