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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 the 2010 Sem Presser Lecture, interviews with prizewinners from the 2010 contest and more. >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
 

Authenticity through photojournalism


Read the text of the speech given by HRH Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands at the 2010 Awards Ceremony >More
 

Inside the Awards Days


View photographs and multimedia productions for a look inside the Awards Days celebration. >More

2010 exhibition


The 2010 edition is on show in Auckland, Naarden, New York, Perpignan and Macau. See our continuously updated calendar. >More
 

2010 yearbook now available


Order your copy of the yearbook in our online bookstore. >More

 

Explore Enter, issue 14


The latest edition of our online magazine features insights on educational activities and plenty of photography. >More
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