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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 - update


Slideshows and videos of past events listed on one page. New: presentation by Maggie Steber at the 15th Joop Swart Masterclass. >More

2009 contest


Enter the contest online by uploading your files here. >More
 

2009 jury


Read more about the judging panel for the 2009 contest. >More
 

Award interviews


Short films with World Press Photo prizewinners of the 2008 contest talking about their work. >More
 

Tim Hetherington multimedia


A special profile of World Press Photo of the Year winner Tim Hetherington including interviews and galleries. >More

2008 exhibition on tour


Our exhibition is on show in Kapfenberg and Tel Aviv. See our continuously updated calendar for details. >More
 

Online bookstore


Order your copy of the yearbook or the latest masterclass publication. >More
 

Enter 11 online


The latest issue of our online magazine is available now. >More
 

2008 Joop Swart Masterclass


Watch interviews with participants and masters. >More
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