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, Kitzingen (Germany) and Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) and will open soon in 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

Gearing up for the World Cup The international Twenty Ten site has been launched, which features content created by African journalists. The photography, text, audio and multimedia productions are inspired by football and the upcoming World Cup in South Africa. >More