The annual World Press Photo Contest recognizes and celebrates the best photojournalism and documentary photography produced over the last year, selected by an international independent jury. Entering is free and prizes include up to €6,000, inclusion in our annual traveling exhibition, and more.
Entries for the 2024 World Press Photo Contest are now open until Thursday 11 January 2024, 13.00 CET. We are excited to welcome a multiplicity of stories and a diverse range of photographers from all over the world to enter the contest!
Entering the World Press Photo Contest is free and open to all professional photographers working in the field of photojournalism and/or documentary photography.
As a winner, your work will be:
Included in our annual traveling exhibition seen by over 4 million visitors, shown around the world in over 80 cities
Published on our website and social platforms with over 2 million followers
Included in our yearbook
You will also receive:
€1,000 for each of the 24 regional winners and an additional €5,000 for the four global winners
An invitation to the Winners’ Program in Amsterdam
A physical award
For the four global winners: a FUJIFILM GFX100 II camera, with two lenses of choice, two Li-ion batteries, and dual battery charger
Are you a photojournalist or documentary photographer from Africa, Latin America, Asia or Southeast Asia interested in entering the 2024 World Press Photo Contest? Join one of our online expert talks for information and tips on preparing your entry. The webinars will be hosted by the World Press Photo team, together with previous winners and jury members. Find out more here or through the links below.
