Interview
World Press Photo Foundation Managing Director – Lars Boering
The Managing Director of World Press Photo talks about how professional photographers must adapt to the changing nature of the photographic industry.
World Press Photo 2018
The stories behind the World Press Photo Awards
Here you’ll find exclusive World Press Photo Awards features, including insightful interviews with category winners and a guide to when the World Press Photo Awards exhibition is visiting a gallery near you.
Featured Article
In this short film, we assess the continuing power of photojournalism and the responsibilities of those working in the field – both to themselves and their target audience.
Latest Stories
Interview
Chair of the General Jury – Stuart Franklin
The head judge of this year’s contest has some firm views about the state of photojournalism.
Interview
Nature, first prize singles – Francis Pérez
Underwater photographer Francis Pérez explains how shooting his winning image has changed his life.
Interview
Contemporary Issues, first prize singles – Johnathan Bachman
Reuters photographer Johnathan Bachman discusses the almost impossibly short time he had to capture his iconic image.
Interview
Nature category judge – Christian Ziegler
2017 World Press Photo Content judge Christian Ziegler uncovers how the category he judged has the power to change the world.
Interview
Sports category judge – Adam Pretty
World Press Photo Contest judge Adam Pretty uncovers the real key to becoming a successful sports photographer and what this year’s images taught him about his own work.
Event
Winners exhibition
Find out when the 2017 winning images are going to be shown at a gallery near you.
Interview
Sports, first prize singles – Tom Jenkins
Our interview with sports photographer Tom Jenkins on his winning World Press Photo Contest image.