The annual photo contest rewards photographers for the best single exposure pictures contributing to the past year of visual journalism. Whether entered as singles or stories, these pictures are judged in terms of their accurate, fair, and visually compelling insights about our world.
WORTH
- The prize-winning photographs are assembled into an exhibition that travels to 45 countries and is seen by more than 4 million people each year.
- The winning pictures are also published in the yearbook, which is available in multiple languages, and can be purchased in our store.
- All award winners are brought to Amsterdam in April to receive their prize during the World Press Photo Festival of Visual Journalism, a two-day event featuring photographer presentations, screenings, talks, and the Awards Ceremony. Read more about the prizes.
ELIGIBILITY
- The world press photo contest is only open to professional photographers
- The photographer(s) must be the author(s) of the pictures submitted in his/her/their name.
- The photographer(s), or the agent or representative entering on their behave, must be the copyright holder(s) or have been authorized by thhe copyright holder(s) to submit the pictures.
- A picture can only be entered once, either as a single picture or as part of a story, or as part of a body of work in Long-Term projects. Pictures submitted more than once will be removed from the contest.
DEADLINE: January 6 2017
To apply and for more information visit here
