The annual World Press Photo Contest recognizes and celebrates the best photojournalism and documentary photography produced over the last year. Enter your work for free and you could win €1,000 as a regional winner and an additional €5,000 as a global winner, have your work showcased to a global audience, and more.

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 travelling exhibition 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 a winners’ event
• A physical award