Entries to the 2026 World Press Photo Contest are open until 17 January. The contest welcome entries portraying spot news, sports, nature, and social, political and environmental issues and solutions, and more. Enter now.
Representing both major news events and underreported stories, the 2025 World Press Photo Contest winning works call attention to some of the most pressing issues facing the world today. View the collection of awarded photos.
Read up on all the important information you need to enter this year’s contest, from general entry rules to information about the categories, code of ethics, judging process, and verification process. Find out more.
The online mentorship phase of the 2025 Joop Swart Masterclass is now over, and the group will soon come together in Amsterdam for an intensive week of workshops, visits, and talks. Find out more.
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