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Read up on all the important information you need to enter this year’s contest, from general entry rules to information about the categories, code of ethics, judging process, and verification process, here.

Entries to the 2025 World Press Photo Contest will open on 1 December 2024,13.00 CET. In the meantime, there are a few things you can already do to prepare your entry. Read more.

The 2024 Joop Swart Masterclass is underway! Over the next months, the 12 participants will work on their projects under the guidance of their mentors and participate in online thematic presentations by a lineup of industry professionals. Learn more and meet the participants.

The annual World Press Photo Contest recognizes and celebrates the best photojournalism and documentary photography produced over the last year. Discover the awarded projects from the 2024 World Press Photo Contest here!

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