Submissions open
1 December 2024
Submissions close
10 January 2025, 13.00 CET
Who may enter
The World Press Photo contest is open to all professional photographers working in the field of photojournalism and/or documentary photography.
Short description
The contest is organized by the World Press Photo Foundation, an independent, non-profit organization based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
“ The annual World Press Photo Contest recognizes and celebrates the bestphotojournalism and documentary photography produced over the last year.
There are three categories: Singles, Stories and Long-Term Projects.
Entries will be judged in six worldwide regions: Africa; West, Central, and South Asia; Europe; North and Central America; South America; and Asia Pacific and Oceania.
Pictures can be submitted whether or not they have been published.
Entry fee
The competition is free to enter.
Prizes
A total of 42 winners will be awarded. Every contest winner receives €1,000.
The World Press Photo of the Year winner will also receive €10,000.
