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Welcome to World Press Photo


Our mission is to encourage high professional standards in photojournalism and to promote a free and unrestricted exchange of information. World Press Photo aims to support professional press photography on a wide international scale. Promotional activities include an annual contest, exhibitions, the stimulation of photojournalism through educational programs, and creating greater visibility for press photography through a variety of publications.
 

Multimedia library


Slideshows and videos of past events are listed on one page, including interviews with the 2010 jury, slideshows of the judging period and the reaction of Pietro Masturzo upon hearing that he was awarded the top prize. >More

Pietro Masturzo wins premier award


The jury of the 53rd annual World Press Photo Contest has selected an image by Pietro Masturzo (Italy) as the World Press Photo of the Year 2009. >More
 

Jury chair about the winning image


Ayperi Karabuda Ecer discusses Pietro Masturzo's winning image. >More
 

Interviews with specialized jury chairs


The chairs share their thoughts on Nature, Sports and Portraits. >More
 

Anticipating the 2010 Awards Days


Review the Awards Days program and register online to attend. >More

2010 exhibition


The 2009 exhibition is still on tour. It is currently on display in Kiev, Tunisia and Kitzingen (Germany) and will open soon in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) and Perth. The 2010 edition opens on 23 April in Amsterdam and then continues on its global tour to over 100 locations. See our continuously updated calendar for more information. >More
 

2010 Yearbook


Pre-order your copy of the 2010 Yearbook, which showcases all the prize-winning images from the 2010 contest. >More
 

African perspectives on sustainability


A collaboration with Banco Espirito Santo d'Angola around the sustainability theme of the United Nations International Year of the Planet led to a workshop with five African photojournalists. >More
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