The annual World Press Photo contest is at the core of the
organization's activities. It offers an overview of how press
photographers tackle their work worldwide and how the press gives us
the news, bringing together pictures from all parts of the globe to
reflect trends and developments in photojournalism.
How to Enter The contest is open to all professional press photographers. There is no entry fee. Not only photographers, but also photo agencies, newspapers and magazines from anywhere in the world are invited to submit their best news-related pictures from the previous year. Both single images and photo stories are eligible. The results are published on this website.
Judging & Results Judging takes place at the beginning of February each year. The contest jury comprises 19 picture editors, photographers and representatives of press agencies from different parts of the world, with widely divergent backgrounds.
This brings to the process a breadth of experience, a variety of perception and a contrast in viewpoint that keeps judging dynamic and bolsters objectivity. The jury acts independently of World Press Photo and the organization has no influence on its decisions.
Winners are announced at a press conference in the second week of February. Prize-winning photographers are invited to receive their awards at the annual Awards Days in Amsterdam at the end of April.
