Deadline: 4 January 2018
Entries are open for the 2018 World Press Photo Contest.
The World Press Photo Foundation is a major force in developing and promoting the work of visual journalists and visual storytellers, with a range of activities and initiatives that span the globe.
The annual photo contest rewards photographers for the best single exposure pictures contributing to the past year of visual journalism.
Prize Information
- 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 their store.
- All nominees are brought to Amsterdam in April to receive their prize at the annual Awards Show. This takes place just before the World Press Photo Festival, an event to which winnners are invited, featuring photographer presentations, screenings and talks.
Eligibility Criteria
- The World Press Photo contest is only open to professional photographers. Every photographer must provide valid evidence of current professional status. Examples of documents that count as evidence include, but are not limited to: a membership document from a professional photographic association; journalism union membership card; letter of reference from a photo agency, photo editor or publication; or a scan of a press card.
- Team entries of two or more photographers are allowed. Per team member proof of professional status must be provided.
- 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 behalf, must be the copyright holder(s) or have been authorized by the 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.
- Pictures can be submitted whether or not they have been published.
How to Apply
Entries to the photo contest may only be submitted online via given website.
For more information, please visit World Press Photo Contest.