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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 listed on one page. Update: Watch a recording of the 2009 Sem Presser Lecture by Nan Goldin. >More

Anthony Suau wins premier award


The international jury of the 52nd annual World Press Photo Contest selected a black and white image of American photographer Anthony Suau as World Press Photo of the Year 2008. >More
 

Award interviews


Short films with World Press Photo prizewinners of the 2009 contest talking about their work. >More
 

Awards ceremony 2009


HRH Prince Constantijn, Pieter Broertjes and Michiel Munneke spoke at the 2009 awards ceremony. >More

The 2009 exhibition


The 2009 World Press Photo exhibition is touring the world and is currently on display in Berlin, Charlottesville (USA), Lisbon, Moscow, Tokyo, Utrecht and Warsaw. Check here  for more upcoming exhibitions. >More
 

2009 Yearbook available now


Order your copy here. >More
 

Look & Click


For school classes planning a visit to our exhibition, there's a free package of learning tools to download. Available in Dutch, English and Spanish. >More
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