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world press photo ICELAND REYKJAVIK FINLAND HELSINKI UNITED KINGDOM EDINBURGH LONDON IRELAND CARDIFF SWEDEN NORWAY STOCKHOLM OSLO GOTHENBURG MALMÖ RUSSIA ST. PETERSBURG MOSCOW ESTONIA TALLINN LATVIA RIGA LITHUANIA VILNIUS DENMARK AALBORG COPENHAGEN THE POLAND GERMANY NETHER SOPOT GDANSK LANDS kiel HAMBURG schwerin TURUN WARSAW GRONINGEN AMSTERDAM potsdam BERLIN POZNAN MAASTRICHT Bochum LEIPZIG OPOLE ERFURT JENA BELGIUM COLOGNE DRESDEN KATOWICE ANTWERP FRANKFURT CHEMNITZ KRAKOW CZECH FRANCE KNOKKE KITZINGEN BRUSSELS NUREMBURG REPUBLIC SLOVAKIA LILLE MUNSTER LUXEMBOURG MUNICH PRAGUE KOSICE BRATISLAVA clervaux WILTZ ulm AUSTRIA ROUEN PARIS LUXEMBOURG VERSAILLES VIENNA HUNGARY ANGERS MULHOUSE SWITZERLAND INNSBRUCK BUDAPEST CHALON SUR SAONE ZURICH Zug KAPFENBERG PECS SLOVENIA EVIAN LES BAINS GENEVA SERBIA AND LJUBLJANA LYON MONTENEGRO CROATIA BORDEAUX CHAMBERY ITALY BELGRADE TURIN VUKOVAR TOULOUSE MARSEILLE MILAN ZAGREB SPLIT BOSNIASPAIN SANTANDER PERPIGNAN HERZEGOVINA PARMA OVIEDO BILBAO GERONA TUZLA SARAJEVO LUCCA LA CORUÑA PAMPLONA MOSTAR MACEDONIA ROME VALLADOLID LERIDA ALBANIA SKOPJE TIRANA Naples BARCELONA GALWAY DUBLIN UKRAINE KIEV HARKOV KAZAKHSTAN ALMATY ROMANIA CLUJ BUCHAREST PORTUGAL ANGRA DO HEROÍSMO PORTUGAL PONTA DELGADA PORTUGAL FUNCHAL SPAIN SANTA CRUZ LAS PALMAS ARRECIFE PORTUGAL MAIA LISBON PORTIMAO MADRID TOLEDO VALENCIA CORDOBA SEVILLA ALMERIA JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA MoROCCO RABAT casablanca AZERBAIJAN BAKU TURKEY ARMENIA YEREVAN GREECE THESSALONIKI ISTANBUL ATHENS ANKARA ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN LEBANON BEIT EL DINE TEHRAN AFGHANISTAN BEIRUT KASLIK KABUL kuwait TRIPOLI SHIRAZ KUWAIT CITY PALERMO malta VALLETTA JORDAN ISRAEL TEL AVIV AMMAN BAHRAIN MANAMA QATAR DOHA tunesia Tunis EAST JERUSALEM EGYPT ALEXANDRIA CAIRO GHANA ACCRA Georgia Tblisi CYPRUS NICOSIA MALI BAMAKO NIGERIA SENEGAL DAKAR BULGARIA SOFIA ABUJA LAGOS UNITED ARAB EMIRATES DUBAI OMAN MUSCAT ERITREA ASMARA INDIA NEW AHMEDABAD AIPUR AGAR BHOPAL CA BHUBANE MUMBA INDORE ETHIOPIA ADDIS ABABA UGANDA KENYA KAMPALA NAIROBI MOMBASA angola luanda RWANDA KIGALI TANZANIA DAR ES SALAAM ZIMBABWE HARARE BULAWAYO Mozambique MAPUTO SOUTH AFRICA JOHANNESBURG GRAHAMSTOWN CAPE TOWN DURBAN Mauritius PORT LOUIS Since 1955, more than 2,500 World Press Photo Exhibitions have taken place in over 450 cities in 115 countries across the globe. “World Press Photo has encouraged the highest standards in professional photojournalism for over fifty years. The organization is a powerful advocate for freedom of the press worldwide, and for the open interplay of ideas and unrestricted exchange of information. As a forum for discussion, a stimulant to creativity, and a catalyst in spreading skills and knowledge, World Press Photo also focuses on the future, in a rapidly changing field. I am proud to be associated with an organization that PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA SHENYANG BEIJING LANZHOU PINGYAO XIAN SOUTH CHENGDU CHANGSHA KOREA SEOUL QINZHOU SHANGHAI NEPAL KATHMANDU ZHUHAI QINGDAO MACAU HONG KONG DELHI D ALLAHABAD GUANGZHOU RTALA BANGLADESH DHAKA ALCUTTA THAILAND VIETNAM HANOI SWAR BANGKOK HO CHI MIN AI MALAYSIA CITY PENANG E KUALA LUMPUR SRI LANKA COLOMBO SINGAPORE SINGAPORE has established itself as a global reference point for the profession.” JAPAN SAPPORO YAMAGATA HRH Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands NAGOYA TOYAMA Patron of World Press Photo TAKASAKI TOKYO YOKOHAMA SHIGA KYOTO OSAKA oita KOBE MAEBASHI FUKUOKA TAIWAN TAIPEI TAINAN KAOHSIUNG PHILIPPINES MANILA CEBU INDONESIA JAKARTA BANDUNG SEMARANG YOGYAKARTA SURABAYA AUSTRALIA GRANVILLE BRISBANE PERTH SYDNEY NEW ZEALAND Auckland TAURANGA WELLINGTON 1 Sixty Years And On quent exhibition as a bridge to the public at large. From international scope of the contest and exhibition. A strong phers was held in Amsterdam, setting the tone for what the beginning, the various elements that form the World financial structure was needed for this, and the first has become an annual benchmark of excellence within The photo was of a motocross competitor taking a tumble Press Photo compound were in evidence — not only the corporate sponsors came on board in 1987. the profession. At the same time the contest burgeoned, from his motorcycle. The date, 1955. The award, the first contest, exhibition and award, but also the organiza- ever World Press Photo of the Year. Almost every year tion’s educative and communicative roles. with the 1990s seeing a growth-spurt in entries, from “Leading contest in the world for professional press and documentary photography.” CNN Online since has seen a contest and a winning image. Some of some 1,200 photographers of 64 different nationalities at the beginning of the decade, to over 3,700 photographers from 116 countries ten years later. the photos have become iconic — a naked girl running The first contest and exhibition catalyzed discussion in after a napalm attack in Vietnam; a Buddhist monk who local newspapers about the nature of press photography; has set himself alight; a sole demonstrator standing in later images sparked even more furious debate. Political front of tanks on Tiananmen Square. Others have set controversy also made an early appearance. Then as Increasing contact between photojournalists around the beacon of photojournalism, it is also adapting to the rap- trends, established styles of press photography that can now, World Press Photo set great store by maintaining world — many of whom had limited access to new creative idly changing visual journalism environment. In addition be seen re-emerging in years to come. its independence. Throughout the Cold War, both Rus- and technological developments — sparked a demand to running the world’s most prestigious international sians and Americans sat on the jury — their votes usually for local training initiatives. Photographers responded contest of photojournalism and administering the world’s balancing each other out. to prize-winning reportage of their own countries, shot widest-ranging annual photo exhibition, it is now reflect- by outsiders, with requests for help in acquiring certain ing trends in the profession by accommodating in the The year 1960 saw the establishment of the foundation tools and perspectives themselves. In response to this competition framework new practices such as multime- which forms the basis of today’s organization. Over the demand, World Press Photo set out to establish itself dia productions. The World Press Photo Academy was set years, World Press Photo has seen increasing global not only as a platform for photojournalism, but also as a up as knowledge center and a platform for the exchange of penetration for the exhibition. The move beyond Europe catalyst for the education of photographers. The impulse ideas, bringing into focus the organization’s track record took place as early as 1969, with an exhibition in Japan, behind the first contest in 1955 — that of putting local in training programs and publishing activities. That 1955 award came after members of the Dutch photo- and the 1970s saw a spread into what was then the Eastern Dutch photojournalists more in touch with the work of journalists’ union had the idea of creating an interna- Bloc and into developing countries. By the 1980s, the international colleagues — re-emerged to give rise to The organization is now responsible for a range of high- tional competition to complement a national one, the exhibition was traveling even farther afield. The contest workshops and training programs. impact photo presentations and is involved in educational Zilveren Camera. They hoped to benefit from exposure was gaining considerable prestige and numbers of to the work of international colleagues. A public exhibi- entrants had increased markedly. World Press Photo In 1990, the first such workshop was held in Budapest, all a sophisticated program of products with creative pho- tion was held to display the results of the contest. Almost entered a new phase. The decision was made to profes- and educative programs are now an essential part of tography and compelling visual storytelling at its core. immediately, the step was taken from organizing a one- sionalize the organization, employ hired staff, and es- World Press Photo’s activities. Four years later, the first World Press Photo brings the storytellers together, and off event to creating an annual contest, with a subse- tablish an office that would provide a firm base for the Joop Swart Masterclass for talented young photogra- gives them a platform to share their stories with the world. “Since handing out its first award in 1955 for a picture of a motorcyclist skidding out of control, the annual World Press Photo contest has grown into photojournalism’s premier event.” The New York Times 2 World Press Photo can not only boast of its sixty-year as a activities that generate images people talk about — all-in- 3 Mogens von Haven (right), first photographer to win the World Press Photo of the Year award, in 1955. © World Press Photo Sixty Years And On quent exhibition as a bridge to the public at large. From international scope of the contest and exhibition. A strong phers was held in Amsterdam, setting the tone for what the beginning, the various elements that form the World financial structure was needed for this, and the first has become an annual benchmark of excellence within The photo was of a motocross competitor taking a tumble Press Photo compound were in evidence — not only the corporate sponsors came on board in 1987. the profession. At the same time the contest burgeoned, from his motorcycle. The date, 1955. The award, the first contest, exhibition and award, but also the organiza- ever World Press Photo of the Year. Almost every year tion’s educative and communicative roles. with the 1990s seeing a growth-spurt in entries, from “Leading contest in the world for professional press and documentary photography.” CNN Online since has seen a contest and a winning image. Some of some 1,200 photographers of 64 different nationalities at the beginning of the decade, to over 3,700 photographers from 116 countries ten years later. the photos have become iconic — a naked girl running The first contest and exhibition catalyzed discussion in after a napalm attack in Vietnam; a Buddhist monk who local newspapers about the nature of press photography; has set himself alight; a sole demonstrator standing in later images sparked even more furious debate. Political front of tanks on Tiananmen Square. Others have set controversy also made an early appearance. Then as Increasing contact between photojournalists around the beacon of photojournalism, it is also adapting to the rap- trends, established styles of press photography that can now, World Press Photo set great store by maintaining world — many of whom had limited access to new creative idly changing visual journalism environment. In addition be seen re-emerging in years to come. its independence. Throughout the Cold War, both Rus- and technological developments — sparked a demand to running the world’s most prestigious international sians and Americans sat on the jury — their votes usually for local training initiatives. Photographers responded contest of photojournalism and administering the world’s balancing each other out. to prize-winning reportage of their own countries, shot widest-ranging annual photo exhibition, it is now reflect- by outsiders, with requests for help in acquiring certain ing trends in the profession by accommodating in the The year 1960 saw the establishment of the foundation tools and perspectives themselves. In response to this competition framework new practices such as multime- which forms the basis of today’s organization. Over the demand, World Press Photo set out to establish itself dia productions. The World Press Photo Academy was set years, World Press Photo has seen increasing global not only as a platform for photojournalism, but also as a up as knowledge center and a platform for the exchange of penetration for the exhibition. The move beyond Europe catalyst for the education of photographers. The impulse ideas, bringing into focus the organization’s track record took place as early as 1969, with an exhibition in Japan, behind the first contest in 1955 — that of putting local in training programs and publishing activities. That 1955 award came after members of the Dutch photo- and the 1970s saw a spread into what was then the Eastern Dutch photojournalists more in touch with the work of journalists’ union had the idea of creating an interna- Bloc and into developing countries. By the 1980s, the international colleagues — re-emerged to give rise to The organization is now responsible for a range of high- tional competition to complement a national one, the exhibition was traveling even farther afield. The contest workshops and training programs. impact photo presentations and is involved in educational Zilveren Camera. They hoped to benefit from exposure was gaining considerable prestige and numbers of to the work of international colleagues. A public exhibi- entrants had increased markedly. World Press Photo “Since handing out its first award in 1955 for a picture of a motorcyclist skidding out of control, the annual World Press Photo contest has grown into photojournalism’s premier event.” The New York Times World Press Photo can not only boast of its sixty-year as a activities that generate images people talk about — all-inIn 1990, the first such workshop was held in Budapest, all a sophisticated program of products with creative pho- tion was held to display the results of the contest. Almost entered a new phase. The decision was made to profes- immediately, the step was taken from organizing a one- sionalize the organization, employ hired staff, and es- World Press Photo’s activities. Four years later, the first World Press Photo brings the storytellers together, and off event to creating an annual contest, with a subse- tablish an office that would provide a firm base for the Joop Swart Masterclass for talented young photogra- gives them a platform to share their stories with the world. 2 First World Press Photo Exhibition at the Arti et Amicitiae society, Amsterdam, 1955. © World Press Photo The first exhibition in India was an open-air exhibition in Calcutta, 1974. © Land Agency and educative programs are now an essential part& Life of Photo-Newstography 3 Joop Swart presents a book marking 25 years of World Press Photo to Prince Bernhard, 1981. © ANP and compelling visual storytelling at its core. Sixty Years And On quent exhibition as a bridge to the public at large. From international scope of the contest and exhibition. A strong phers was held in Amsterdam, setting the tone for what the beginning, the various elements that form the World financial structure was needed for this, and the first has become an annual benchmark of excellence within The photo was of a motocross competitor taking a tumble Press Photo compound were in evidence — not only the corporate sponsors came on board in 1987. the profession. At the same time the contest burgeoned, from his motorcycle. The date, 1955. The award, the first contest, exhibition and award, but also the organiza- ever World Press Photo of the Year. Almost every year tion’s educative and communicative roles. with the 1990s seeing a growth-spurt in entries, from “Leading contest in the world for professional press and documentary photography.” CNN Online since has seen a contest and a winning image. Some of some 1,200 photographers of 64 different nationalities at the beginning of the decade, to over 3,700 photographers from 116 countries ten years later. the photos have become iconic — a naked girl running The first contest and exhibition catalyzed discussion in after a napalm attack in Vietnam; a Buddhist monk who local newspapers about the nature of press photography; has set himself alight; a sole demonstrator standing in later images sparked even more furious debate. Political front of tanks on Tiananmen Square. Others have set controversy also made an early appearance. Then as Increasing contact between photojournalists around the beacon of photojournalism, it is also adapting to the rap- trends, established styles of press photography that can now, World Press Photo set great store by maintaining world — many of whom had limited access to new creative idly changing visual journalism environment. In addition be seen re-emerging in years to come. its independence. Throughout the Cold War, both Rus- and technological developments — sparked a demand to running the world’s most prestigious international sians and Americans sat on the jury — their votes usually for local training initiatives. Photographers responded contest of photojournalism and administering the world’s balancing each other out. to prize-winning reportage of their own countries, shot widest-ranging annual photo exhibition, it is now reflect- by outsiders, with requests for help in acquiring certain ing trends in the profession by accommodating in the The year 1960 saw the establishment of the foundation tools and perspectives themselves. In response to this competition framework new practices such as multime- which forms the basis of today’s organization. Over the demand, World Press Photo set out to establish itself dia productions. The World Press Photo Academy was set years, World Press Photo has seen increasing global not only as a platform for photojournalism, but also as a up as knowledge center and a platform for the exchange of penetration for the exhibition. The move beyond Europe catalyst for the education of photographers. The impulse ideas, bringing into focus the organization’s track record took place as early as 1969, with an exhibition in Japan, behind the first contest in 1955 — that of putting local in training programs and publishing activities. That 1955 award came after members of the Dutch photo- and the 1970s saw a spread into what was then the Eastern Dutch photojournalists more in touch with the work of journalists’ union had the idea of creating an interna- Bloc and into developing countries. By the 1980s, the international colleagues — re-emerged to give rise to The organization is now responsible for a range of high- tional competition to complement a national one, the exhibition was traveling even farther afield. The contest workshops and training programs. impact photo presentations and is involved in educational Zilveren Camera. They hoped to benefit from exposure was gaining considerable prestige and numbers of to the work of international colleagues. A public exhibi- entrants had increased markedly. World Press Photo “Since handing out its first award in 1955 for a picture of a motorcyclist skidding out of control, the annual World Press Photo contest has grown into photojournalism’s premier event.” The New York Times UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan and Nane Annan visit the first exhibition in the UN building, NYC. © Bouchakour tion was held to display the results of the contest. Almost entered a new phase. Theheld decision was made toMorad profes- World Press Photo can not only boast of its sixty-year as a activities that generate images people talk about — all-inIn 1990, the first such workshop was held in Budapest, all a sophisticated program of products with creative pho- and educative programs are now an essential part of tography and compelling visual storytelling at its core. immediately, the step was taken from organizing a one- sionalize the organization, employ hired staff, and es- World Press Photo’s activities. Four years later, the first World Press Photo brings the storytellers together, and off event to creating an annual contest, with a subse- tablish an office that would provide a firm base for the Joop Swart Masterclass for talented young photogra- gives them a platform to share their stories with the world. 2 Past Photo of the Year winners at World Press Photo’s 50th anniversary celebration, 2005. © Herman Wouters, Hollandse Hoogte 3 The Very Best of Photojournalism — The Contest photographers, curators and representatives of press Since 2011, a separate annual contest for visual storytell- winners in all categories are invited to the city to receive agencies, from different parts of the world with widely di- ers in multimedia has led the way for the annual assess- their awards in person, in the presence of a range of dig- vergent backgrounds. This brings to the process a breadth ment of other current practices in the industry. Short nitaries and leaders in the profession. World Press Photo began with a competition, and the of experience, a variety of perception, and a contrast in videos produced for online distribution, as well as inter- competition is still at the core of its activities. The annual viewpoint that keeps judging dynamic and bolsters objec- active theme websites, have been awarded prizes in sev- World Press Photo Contest offers an overview of how tivity. The jury acts independently of World Press Photo, eral categories. The changing environment of profes- photographers worldwide tackle their work and meet the and the organization has no influence on its decisions. sional visual journalism is opening up new avenues for In 2010, the contest attracted 5,847 participants from 128 countries, who together sent in 101,960 photos. journalists and storytellers, and World Press Photo is new challenges presented to them. It is the only international event of this stature, not simply bringing together First, second and third prizes, and occasionally an honor- pictures from all parts of the globe but also reflecting able mention, are awarded in each contest category — for trends and developments in documentary photography, picture stories as well as single images — to encourage the With the entire collection of 12,000 prizewinning photos leaders in the profession in Amsterdam means that and revealing how the press gives us the news. submission of both across-the-board and in-depth news opened up in an engaging interactive website for the the Awards Days have become a respected forum for and documentary photography. In addition to news, cate- general public, World Press Photo now offers a unique discussions that tackle contemporary issues affecting gories include sport and nature, as well as covering con- online experience to complement the books and exhibi- visual journalism. During the Awards Days, prize-win- temporary issues, portraits and daily life. tions. A tool for media historians and students, the col- ning photographers have the opportunity of presenting lection is also a unique resource for photojournalists, their portfolios publicly, and each year World Press The main overall prize, the World Press Photo of the Year, where to study past trends and new developments across Photo presents a varied program of events, including Every effort is made to collect the best of the entire output is awarded for the single photograph that is not only the the profession. the annual Sem Presser lecture in which a prominent of press photography worldwide from a given year. Not photojournalistic encapsulation of the year, but repre- just photographers, but photo agencies, newspapers, and sents an issue, situation or event of great journalistic magazines from around the globe are invited to submit importance, and does so in a way that demonstrates an their best news-related pictures. There is no entrance fee, outstanding level of visual perception and creativity. It The ceremony at which the World Press Photo of the springboard for discussion and a stimulant to the ex- making the contest truly open to all. The jury comprises has come to be regarded as the most prestigious award Year and the category awards are made, is the highlight change of ideas between photo professionals from prominent experts in the field, such as picture editors, for photojournalism in the world. of the Awards Days held annually in Amsterdam. Prize- across the globe. In 1955, 42 photographers from 11 countries submitted just over 300 photos for judging. bringing their work to a global audience. The presence of so many top photographers and other speaker gives views on a subject of crucial relevance to Awards Days the field. A wealth of activities have grown up around the ceremony, turning the Awards Days weekend into a Judging in 2005, when the contest went entirely digital. © Herman Wouters, Hollandse Hoogte 4 5 The 2014 Photo contest jury getting ready for a judging session. © Michael Kooren, Hollandse Hoogte The Very Best of Photojournalism — The Contest photographers, curators and representatives of press Since 2011, a separate annual contest for visual storytell- winners in all categories are invited to the city to receive agencies, from different parts of the world with widely di- ers in multimedia has led the way for the annual assess- their awards in person, in the presence of a range of dig- vergent backgrounds. This brings to the process a breadth ment of other current practices in the industry. Short nitaries and leaders in the profession. World Press Photo began with a competition, and the of experience, a variety of perception, and a contrast in videos produced for online distribution, as well as inter- competition is still at the core of its activities. The annual viewpoint that keeps judging dynamic and bolsters objec- active theme websites, have been awarded prizes in sev- World Press Photo Contest offers an overview of how tivity. The jury acts independently of World Press Photo, eral categories. The changing environment of profes- photographers worldwide tackle their work and meet the and the organization has no influence on its decisions. sional visual journalism is opening up new avenues for In 2010, the contest attracted 5,847 participants from 128 countries, who together sent in 101,960 photos. journalists and storytellers, and World Press Photo is new challenges presented to them. It is the only international event of this stature, not simply bringing together First, second and third prizes, and occasionally an honor- pictures from all parts of the globe but also reflecting able mention, are awarded in each contest category — for trends and developments in documentary photography, picture stories as well as single images — to encourage the With the entire collection of 12,000 prizewinning photos leaders in the profession in Amsterdam means that and revealing how the press gives us the news. submission of both across-the-board and in-depth news opened up in an engaging interactive website for the the Awards Days have become a respected forum for and documentary photography. In addition to news, cate- general public, World Press Photo now offers a unique discussions that tackle contemporary issues affecting gories include sport and nature, as well as covering con- online experience to complement the books and exhibi- visual journalism. During the Awards Days, prize-win- temporary issues, portraits and daily life. tions. A tool for media historians and students, the col- ning photographers have the opportunity of presenting lection is also a unique resource for photojournalists, their portfolios publicly, and each year World Press The main overall prize, the World Press Photo of the Year, where to study past trends and new developments across Photo presents a varied program of events, including Every effort is made to collect the best of the entire output is awarded for the single photograph that is not only the the profession. the annual Sem Presser lecture in which a prominent of press photography worldwide from a given year. Not photojournalistic encapsulation of the year, but repre- just photographers, but photo agencies, newspapers, and sents an issue, situation or event of great journalistic magazines from around the globe are invited to submit importance, and does so in a way that demonstrates an their best news-related pictures. There is no entrance fee, outstanding level of visual perception and creativity. It The ceremony at which the World Press Photo of the springboard for discussion and a stimulant to the ex- making the contest truly open to all. The jury comprises has come to be regarded as the most prestigious award Year and the category awards are made, is the highlight change of ideas between photo professionals from prominent experts in the field, such as picture editors, for photojournalism in the world. of the Awards Days held annually in Amsterdam. Prize- across the globe. In 1955, 42 photographers from 11 countries submitted just over 300 photos for judging. bringing their work to a global audience. The presence of so many top photographers and other speaker gives views on a subject of crucial relevance to Awards Days the field. A wealth of activities have grown up around the ceremony, turning the Awards Days weekend into a Award-winning images projected during the 2010 Awards Ceremony in Amsterdam. © Co de Kruijf, Hollandse Hoogte 4 Eugene Richards speaking at the Sem Presser Lecture during the 2010 Awards Days. © Co de Kruijf, Hollandse Hoogte 5 Guests gather at the at the 2014 Awards ceremony. © Michael Kooren, Hollandse Hoogte The Very Best of Photojournalism — The Contest photographers, curators and representatives of press Since 2011, a separate annual contest for visual storytell- winners in all categories are invited to the city to receive agencies, from different parts of the world with widely di- ers in multimedia has led the way for the annual assess- their awards in person, in the presence of a range of dig- vergent backgrounds. This brings to the process a breadth ment of other current practices in the industry. Short nitaries and leaders in the profession. World Press Photo began with a competition, and the of experience, a variety of perception, and a contrast in videos produced for online distribution, as well as inter- competition is still at the core of its activities. The annual viewpoint that keeps judging dynamic and bolsters objec- active theme websites, have been awarded prizes in sev- World Press Photo Contest offers an overview of how tivity. The jury acts independently of World Press Photo, eral categories. The changing environment of profes- photographers worldwide tackle their work and meet the and the organization has no influence on its decisions. sional visual journalism is opening up new avenues for In 2010, the contest attracted 5,847 participants from 128 countries, who together sent in 101,960 photos. journalists and storytellers, and World Press Photo is new challenges presented to them. It is the only international event of this stature, not simply bringing together First, second and third prizes, and occasionally an honor- pictures from all parts of the globe but also reflecting able mention, are awarded in each contest category — for trends and developments in documentary photography, picture stories as well as single images — to encourage the With the entire collection of 12,000 prizewinning photos leaders in the profession in Amsterdam means that and revealing how the press gives us the news. submission of both across-the-board and in-depth news opened up in an engaging interactive website for the the Awards Days have become a respected forum for and documentary photography. In addition to news, cate- general public, World Press Photo now offers a unique discussions that tackle contemporary issues affecting gories include sport and nature, as well as covering con- online experience to complement the books and exhibi- visual journalism. During the Awards Days, prize-win- temporary issues, portraits and daily life. tions. A tool for media historians and students, the col- ning photographers have the opportunity of presenting lection is also a unique resource for photojournalists, their portfolios publicly, and each year World Press The main overall prize, the World Press Photo of the Year, where to study past trends and new developments across Photo presents a varied program of events, including Every effort is made to collect the best of the entire output is awarded for the single photograph that is not only the the profession. the annual Sem Presser lecture in which a prominent of press photography worldwide from a given year. Not photojournalistic encapsulation of the year, but repre- just photographers, but photo agencies, newspapers, and sents an issue, situation or event of great journalistic magazines from around the globe are invited to submit importance, and does so in a way that demonstrates an their best news-related pictures. There is no entrance fee, outstanding level of visual perception and creativity. It The ceremony at which the World Press Photo of the springboard for discussion and a stimulant to the ex- making the contest truly open to all. The jury comprises has come to be regarded as the most prestigious award Year and the category awards are made, is the highlight change of ideas between photo professionals from prominent experts in the field, such as picture editors, for photojournalism in the world. of the Awards Days held annually in Amsterdam. Prize- across the globe. In 1955, 42 photographers from 11 countries submitted just over 300 photos for judging. 4 John Stanmeyer receives his award from HRH Prince Constantijn. © Jaap de Boer, Hollandse Hoogte bringing their work to a global audience. The presence of so many top photographers and other speaker gives views on a subject of crucial relevance to Awards Days the field. A wealth of activities have grown up around the ceremony, turning the Awards Days weekend into a 5 World Press Photo of the Year 1972 Phan Thi Kim Phuc (center) flees with other children after South Vietnamese planes mistakenly dropped napalm on South Vietnamese troops and civilians, in the village of Trang Bang. (Nick) Ut Cong Huynh, Vietnam/USA, The Associated Press World Press Photo of the Year 1955 A competitor tumbles from his motorcycle during the Motocross World Championship, at the Volk Mølle race track in Denmark. Mogens von Haven, Denmark World Press Photo of the Year 1963 Buddhist monk Thich Quang Duc sets himself ablaze on a street in Saigon, in protest against alleged religious persecution by the South Vietnamese government. Malcolm W. Browne, USA, The Associated Press Dutch photojournalists’ union marks 25th anniversary with international competition and exhibition Foundation established First entry from China First color World Press Photo of the Year Special Mention for photo by nonprofessional — man walking on the moon World Press Photo of the Year 1957 Dorothy Counts, one of the first black students to enter the newly desegregated Harry Harding High School in Charlotte, North Carolina, is mocked by white protestors on her first day of school. Douglas Martin, USA, The Associated Press World Press Photo of the Year 1973 Democratically elected President Salvador Allende, moments away from death during a military coup, at Moneda presidential palace in Santiago, Chile. Orlando Lagos, Chile, The New York Times World Press Photo of the Year 1968 South Vietnam police chief Nguyen Ngoc Loan executes a suspected Viet Cong member, in Saigon. Eddie Adams, USA, The Associated Press 1974 1973 1972 1971 No contest held 1970 1969 1968 Contest accepts slides 1967 1966 1964 1963 1962 Yearbook initiated 1965 Introduction of separate section for color photos Prince Bernhard patron No contest held 1961 1960 1959 No contest held 1958 1957 1956 1955 Collective entry by Soviet photographers World Press Photo of the Year 1967 The commander of an M48 tank of the US 7th Cavalry Regiment in Vietnam’s ‘Iron Triangle’. Co Rentmeester, The Netherlands, Life World Press Photo of the Year 1976 Palestinian refugees in La Quarantaine district, Beirut, Lebanon. Françoise Demulder, France, Gamma World Press Photo of the Year 1986 Lesions caused by Aids-related Kaposi’s Sarcoma mark the skin of Ken Meeks (42), San Francisco, USA. Alon Reininger, USA/Israel, Contact Press Images Inauguration of Children’s Award First full-time staff employed Eyewitness: 30 years of World Press Photo exhibition in ICP World Press Photo of the Year 1979 A Cambodian woman cradles her child wile waiting for food to be distributed at the Sa Keo refugee camp on the Thai-Cambodian border. David Burnett, USA, Contact Press Images Initial weekend workshop Public debate established as part of the awards ceremonies World Press Photo of the Year 1994 A Hutu man, his face mutilated by Hutu militia who suspected him of sympathizing with Tutsi rebels, at a Red Cross hospital in Rwanda. James Nachtwey, USA, Magnum Photos for Time World Press Photo of the Year 1981 Lt-Col. Antonio Tejero Molina and members of the Guardia Civil hold the Spanish parliament hostage. Manuel Pérez Barriopedro, Spain, Agencia EFE World Press Photo of the Year 1989 A demonstrator confronts a line of People’s Liberation Army tanks, during protests for democratic reform, in Tiananmen Square, Beijing. Charlie Cole, USA, Newsweek 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 Canon becomes corporate sponsor 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 Original corporate sponsors: KLM, Kodak 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 Establishment of ten named contest categories First Joop Swart Masterclass World Press Photo of the Year 1984 A child killed by the poisonous gas leak in the Union Carbide chemical plant disaster in Bhopal, India. Pablo Bartholomew, India, Gamma Initial exhibition in the Eastern Bloc, in Budapest World Press Photo of the Year 1991 US Sergeant Ken Kozakiewicz (23) mourns the death of fellow soldier Andy Alaniz, killed by friendly fire on the final day of fighting in the First Gulf War, in Iraq. David Turnley, USA, Black Star/Detroit Free Press World Press Photo of the Year 1999 A wounded man walks in the streets of Kukës, one of the largest gathering points for ethnic Albanian refugees fleeing violence in Kosovo. Claus Bjørn Larsen, Denmark, Berlingske Tidende World Press Photo of the Year 2006 Young Lebanese drive down a street in Haret Hreik, a Beirut neighborhood bombed by Israelis during a campaign against Hezbollah militants. Spencer Platt, USA, Getty Images World Press Photo of the Year 2009 Women shout their dissent from a Tehran rooftop, following disputed presidential elections in Iran. Pietro Masturzo, Italy World Press Photo of the Year 2004 A woman mourns a relative killed in the tsunami, at Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India. Arko Datta, India, Reuters Website launched This Critical Mirror book marks 40 th anniversary World Press Photo of the Year 1997 A woman cries outside the Zmirli Hospital in Algiers, where the dead and wounded had been taken after a massacre in Bentalha, Algeria. Hocine, Algeria, Agence France-Presse Events surrounding the awards ceremony combined into Awards Days World Press Photo of the Year 2003 An Iraqi man comforts his son at a holding center for prisoners of war in a US army base camp, in An Najaf, Iraq. Jean-Marc Bouju, France, The Associated Press Contest goes entirely digital World Press Photo becomes beneficiary of Dutch Postcode Lottery Things As They Are book and exhibition mark 50 th anniversary celebrations Online contest archive launched All contest entries submitted online World Press Photo of the Year 2007 An American soldier sinks at the end of the day onto an embankment in the Restrepo bunker in the Korengal Valley, an epicenter of conflict in Afghanistan. Tim Hetherington, United Kingdom, Vanity Fair Tim Hetherington Grant launched FIFA World Cup provides context for Twenty Ten training project for 100 African journalists World Press Photo of the Year 2013 African migrants on the shore of Djibouti city at night raise their phones in an attempt to catch an inexpensive signal from neighboring Somalia. John Stanmeyer, USA, VII for National Geographic 2014 2015 2012 2011 2010 2013 Reporting Change workshops in North Africa First annual multimedia contest 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 Prince Constantijn patron Over 5000 contest participants 2004 2003 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 Contest entries come from over 100 countries 2002 Sem Presser Lecture introduced during Awards Days TNT becomes corporate sponsor First digital entries in the contest Long-term seminar programs commence Inaugural exhibition at United Nations Headquarters 2015 New website launched Inspire Understanding World Press Photo aims to inspire understanding of the the field. After the first exhibition is officially opened in In addition to the traveling exhibition, World Press programs, or presenting photographers’ particular ways Amsterdam, copies almost immediately begin to go on Photo stages other smaller shows. Many of these are of working, or interpretations of a theme. tour internationally. offshoots of the organization’s educational activities, world through quality photojournalism. This finds strong expression in the exhibitions and in a variety of publications. The annual World Press Photo Exhibition is the organization’s chief means of communicating the Today, the annual exhibition visits 100 locations in some 45 countries and is seen by around 2.5 million people worldwide. such as exhibitions following workshops and training Many World Press Photo publications provide a plat- programs. form for work that might not otherwise be generally available. The foundation brings out books in line with Publishing specific projects or events, such as Things As They Are, a retrospective view of photojournalism over the past results of the contest, of making a link between photographers and public. Winning photos take their place in Published in several languages, the World Press Photo half-century, published to mark World Press Photo’s an online archive that spans the organization’s entire As a record of the previous year’s events, the exhibition Yearbook contains an overview of prize-winning pictures 50th anniversary in 2005. In 2014, Stories of Change — history. The yearbook, which acts both as a catalogue for has popular appeal and attracts a significantly wider of a particular year’s contest, and also serves as the exhibi- Beyond the ‘Arab Spring’, a book and an online experi- the exhibition and as a record of winning images, is range of visitors than traditional art and photography tion catalogue. Part of the function of the yearbook is to ence, explored North Africa through the eyes of local World Press Photo’s most well-known publication, but exhibitions. With this in mind, World Press Photo has provide a photojournalistic record of the concerns, atti- photojournalists. as the organization has expanded its activities, so the designed a flexible exhibition system that can be dis- tudes and events of the year in question. Cumulatively, scope and variety of its publications, both in print and played not only in galleries, but also in more public the yearbooks make an intriguing visual history of the online, has grown. spaces such as shopping malls and railway stations, and past decades. which can be packaged to travel anywhere in the world. Exhibitions No other traveling exhibition of photography has quite In addition to the yearbook, World Press Photo brings the same global scope. out a number of themed publications, which bring the The touring World Press Photo Exhibition is both an The yearbook has an annual distribution of 45,000 copies, which makes it one of the most popular photo books in the world. work of young photographers, and photojournalists from World Press Photo also generates content that keeps annual public event for fans of photojournalism and The exhibition provides an all-important bridge between countries not always at the centre of international focus, readers up to date with the organization’s activities and creates a focus and point of contact for members of the photographers and the general public — thus linking the into the public eye. These include the annual collection offers comment on current issues in visual journalism in profession. The exhibition showcases award-winning two core groups on which World Press Photo focuses. It is of photo stories submitted for the Joop Swart Master- newsletters and online. All in all, World Press Photo has images from each contest category. The selection of also an ideal vehicle for putting photographers around class, published in the ongoing serial Next books, and built up a list that puts it in the forefront of publishers of high-quality images is considered to set a standard in the world in touch with the work of their colleagues. one-off publications reporting on activities of educative documentary photography. 12 13 The 2010 World Press Photo Exhibition premiered at Amsterdam’s Oude Kerk. © Co de Kruijf, Hollandse Hoogte Inspire Understanding World Press Photo aims to inspire understanding of the the field. After the first exhibition is officially opened in In addition to the traveling exhibition, World Press programs, or presenting photographers’ particular ways Amsterdam, copies almost immediately begin to go on Photo stages other smaller shows. Many of these are of working, or interpretations of a theme. tour internationally. offshoots of the organization’s educational activities, world through quality photojournalism. This finds strong expression in the exhibitions and in a variety of publications. The annual World Press Photo Exhibition is the organization’s chief means of communicating the Today, the annual exhibition visits 100 locations in some 45 countries and is seen by around 2.5 million people worldwide. such as exhibitions following workshops and training Many World Press Photo publications provide a plat- programs. form for work that might not otherwise be generally available. The foundation brings out books in line with Publishing specific projects or events, such as Things As They Are, a retrospective view of photojournalism over the past results of the contest, of making a link between photographers and public. Winning photos take their place in Published in several languages, the World Press Photo half-century, published to mark World Press Photo’s an online archive that spans the organization’s entire As a record of the previous year’s events, the exhibition Yearbook contains an overview of prize-winning pictures 50th anniversary in 2005. In 2014, Stories of Change — history. The yearbook, which acts both as a catalogue for has popular appeal and attracts a significantly wider of a particular year’s contest, and also serves as the exhibi- Beyond the ‘Arab Spring’, a book and an online experi- the exhibition and as a record of winning images, is range of visitors than traditional art and photography tion catalogue. Part of the function of the yearbook is to ence, explored North Africa through the eyes of local World Press Photo’s most well-known publication, but exhibitions. With this in mind, World Press Photo has provide a photojournalistic record of the concerns, atti- photojournalists. as the organization has expanded its activities, so the designed a flexible exhibition system that can be dis- tudes and events of the year in question. Cumulatively, scope and variety of its publications, both in print and played not only in galleries, but also in more public the yearbooks make an intriguing visual history of the online, has grown. spaces such as shopping malls and railway stations, and past decades. which can be packaged to travel anywhere in the world. Exhibitions No other traveling exhibition of photography has quite In addition to the yearbook, World Press Photo brings the same global scope. out a number of themed publications, which bring the The touring World Press Photo Exhibition is both an The yearbook has an annual distribution of 45,000 copies, which makes it one of the most popular photo books in the world. work of young photographers, and photojournalists from World Press Photo also generates content that keeps annual public event for fans of photojournalism and The exhibition provides an all-important bridge between countries not always at the centre of international focus, readers up to date with the organization’s activities and creates a focus and point of contact for members of the photographers and the general public — thus linking the into the public eye. These include the annual collection offers comment on current issues in visual journalism in profession. The exhibition showcases award-winning two core groups on which World Press Photo focuses. It is of photo stories submitted for the Joop Swart Master- newsletters and online. All in all, World Press Photo has images from each contest category. The selection of also an ideal vehicle for putting photographers around class, published in the ongoing serial Next books, and built up a list that puts it in the forefront of publishers of high-quality images is considered to set a standard in the world in touch with the work of their colleagues. one-off publications reporting on activities of educative documentary photography. The 2010 exhibition at the Zlote Tarasy shopping mall in Warsaw. © World Press Photo Africa=Hot! exhibition, following a training program for African photojournalists, 2007. © Allard de Witte, Hollandse Hoogte 12 The 2010 exhibition at Galleria Carla Sozzani in Milan. © Galleria Carla Sozzani 13 Africa Scores exhibition with photos produced for the Twenty Ten project, Amsterdam 2010. © Co de Kruijf, Hollandse Hoogte Inspire Understanding World Press Photo aims to inspire understanding of the the field. After the first exhibition is officially opened in In addition to the traveling exhibition, World Press programs, or presenting photographers’ particular ways Amsterdam, copies almost immediately begin to go on Photo stages other smaller shows. Many of these are of working, or interpretations of a theme. tour internationally. offshoots of the organization’s educational activities, world through quality photojournalism. This finds strong expression in the exhibitions and in a variety of publications. The annual World Press Photo Exhibition is the organization’s chief means of communicating the Today, the annual exhibition visits 100 locations in some 45 countries and is seen by around 2.5 million people worldwide. such as exhibitions following workshops and training Many World Press Photo publications provide a plat- programs. form for work that might not otherwise be generally available. The foundation brings out books in line with Publishing specific projects or events, such as Things As They Are, a retrospective view of photojournalism over the past results of the contest, of making a link between photographers and public. Winning photos take their place in Published in several languages, the World Press Photo half-century, published to mark World Press Photo’s an online archive that spans the organization’s entire As a record of the previous year’s events, the exhibition Yearbook contains an overview of prize-winning pictures 50th anniversary in 2005. In 2014, Stories of Change — history. The yearbook, which acts both as a catalogue for has popular appeal and attracts a significantly wider of a particular year’s contest, and also serves as the exhibi- Beyond the ‘Arab Spring’, a book and an online experi- the exhibition and as a record of winning images, is range of visitors than traditional art and photography tion catalogue. Part of the function of the yearbook is to ence, explored North Africa through the eyes of local World Press Photo’s most well-known publication, but exhibitions. With this in mind, World Press Photo has provide a photojournalistic record of the concerns, atti- photojournalists. as the organization has expanded its activities, so the designed a flexible exhibition system that can be dis- tudes and events of the year in question. Cumulatively, scope and variety of its publications, both in print and played not only in galleries, but also in more public the yearbooks make an intriguing visual history of the online, has grown. spaces such as shopping malls and railway stations, and past decades. which can be packaged to travel anywhere in the world. Exhibitions No other traveling exhibition of photography has quite In addition to the yearbook, World Press Photo brings the same global scope. out a number of themed publications, which bring the The touring World Press Photo Exhibition is both an The yearbook has an annual distribution of 45,000 copies, which makes it one of the most popular photo books in the world. work of young photographers, and photojournalists from World Press Photo also generates content that keeps annual public event for fans of photojournalism and The exhibition provides an all-important bridge between countries not always at the centre of international focus, readers up to date with the organization’s activities and creates a focus and point of contact for members of the photographers and the general public — thus linking the into the public eye. These include the annual collection offers comment on current issues in visual journalism in profession. The exhibition showcases award-winning two core groups on which World Press Photo focuses. It is of photo stories submitted for the Joop Swart Master- newsletters and online. All in all, World Press Photo has images from each contest category. The selection of also an ideal vehicle for putting photographers around class, published in the ongoing serial Next books, and built up a list that puts it in the forefront of publishers of high-quality images is considered to set a standard in the world in touch with the work of their colleagues. one-off publications reporting on activities of educative documentary photography. 12 13 Building on Strength World Press Photo works with educational institutions, Programs exist on a large, complex scale, such as the acumen, and who would benefit from high-level guid- and with expert external support, in countries where an Twenty Ten project which helped around 100 African ance in both theory and practice. Education and training are core objectives of the World infrastructure for photojournalism already exists, help- journalists over a number of months in the context of the Press Photo Academy. World Press Photo’s support for ing them to raise standards and develop new tailor-made 2010 FIFA World Cup to develop new skills and strive for photojournalism leads to direct involvement with pho- curricula. Support varies from programs aimed at im- international standards, or Reporting Change in North- tographers themselves, and practical support in their proving skills of the trainers themselves, to management ern Africa in 2012-2014, but also in the form of smaller development of skills. Ever since the first weekend-long training, or help with acquiring such hardware as com- projects, such as short-term workshops. In these, par- workshop arranged to coincide with the World Press puters and books. Lesson modules developed in other ticipants generally follow a course of lectures, and then Photo Exhibition in Budapest in 1990, educative pro- programs are put at partners’ disposal, and programs can go out into the field on practical assignment, with local Participants are selected from shortlists provided by in- grams have helped fill gaps in conventional training and also be supported by online reviews by external tutors. and international experts reviewing the work and giving dependent nominating committees around the world, advice on improvement. who invite each nominee to submit a portfolio for review. encouraged photographers to explore possibilities and further their limits. World Press Photo works with individual photographers and students of journalism — at an advanced stage and at a basic level — as well as with part- Twenty Ten and Reporting Change projects have provided skills training for some 150 African journalists. ner organizations, in countries where there is a shortage The twelve photographers selected are requested in adFrequently, the products of these educational programs vance to produce a photo essay on a given theme. The idea are given a public window in online presentations, exhi- behind the project is that participants have a focus for bitions and books. shooting and editing a photo story in a way that reflects of educational opportunity in both accredited courses and informal training. Since its first edition in 1994, the masterclass has given strong impulse to the careers of 250 young, talented photographers. how they work, or propose to work, as a photojournalist. World Press Photo’s educational projects operate both Joop Swart Masterclass on a practical level — helping photojournalists strengthen During the five-day masterclass, students present their World Press Photo helps carefully selected organizations, their photographic, journalistic and post-production The annual Joop Swart Masterclass, named after a for- photo essay and portfolio, explain the motivation be- frequently in developing countries, to build on their capa- skills, or offering training in new areas such as multi- mer honorary chairman of World Press Photo, is a hind their choice of work and clarify their methods of bilities in delivering training in visual journalism. This media — and on a broader scale, such as in bringing to- showcase for the very best young photojournalistic tal- working and editing. The quality of the work is critically development has evolved as a response to demand in a gether a number of people involved in visual journalism ent worldwide. First held in 1994, it has become a top- evaluated and appraised by the group, and lectures are profession that is changing enormously, and to existing in a community to stimulate discussion on all aspects of level meeting place for young photographers from dif- given on subjects ranging from technical know-how to needs and requirements in global visual journalism. the profession. ferent cultures who are already showing considerable marketing strategies. 14 15 Aperture’s Lesley Martin gives a presentation during the 2007 Joop Swart Masterclass. © Falk Eumann Building on Strength World Press Photo works with educational institutions, Programs exist on a large, complex scale, such as the acumen, and who would benefit from high-level guid- and with expert external support, in countries where an Twenty Ten project which helped around 100 African ance in both theory and practice. Education and training are core objectives of the World infrastructure for photojournalism already exists, help- journalists over a number of months in the context of the Press Photo Academy. World Press Photo’s support for ing them to raise standards and develop new tailor-made 2010 FIFA World Cup to develop new skills and strive for photojournalism leads to direct involvement with pho- curricula. Support varies from programs aimed at im- international standards, or Reporting Change in North- tographers themselves, and practical support in their proving skills of the trainers themselves, to management ern Africa in 2012-2014, but also in the form of smaller development of skills. Ever since the first weekend-long training, or help with acquiring such hardware as com- projects, such as short-term workshops. In these, par- workshop arranged to coincide with the World Press puters and books. Lesson modules developed in other ticipants generally follow a course of lectures, and then Photo Exhibition in Budapest in 1990, educative pro- programs are put at partners’ disposal, and programs can go out into the field on practical assignment, with local Participants are selected from shortlists provided by in- grams have helped fill gaps in conventional training and also be supported by online reviews by external tutors. and international experts reviewing the work and giving dependent nominating committees around the world, advice on improvement. who invite each nominee to submit a portfolio for review. encouraged photographers to explore possibilities and further their limits. World Press Photo works with individual photographers and students of journalism — at an advanced stage and at a basic level — as well as with part- Twenty Ten and Reporting Change projects have provided skills training for some 150 African journalists. ner organizations, in countries where there is a shortage The twelve photographers selected are requested in adFrequently, the products of these educational programs vance to produce a photo essay on a given theme. The idea are given a public window in online presentations, exhi- behind the project is that participants have a focus for bitions and books. shooting and editing a photo story in a way that reflects of educational opportunity in both accredited courses and informal training. Since its first edition in 1994, the masterclass has given strong impulse to the careers of 250 young, talented photographers. how they work, or propose to work, as a photojournalist. World Press Photo’s educational projects operate both Joop Swart Masterclass on a practical level — helping photojournalists strengthen During the five-day masterclass, students present their World Press Photo helps carefully selected organizations, their photographic, journalistic and post-production The annual Joop Swart Masterclass, named after a for- photo essay and portfolio, explain the motivation be- frequently in developing countries, to build on their capa- skills, or offering training in new areas such as multi- mer honorary chairman of World Press Photo, is a hind their choice of work and clarify their methods of bilities in delivering training in visual journalism. This media — and on a broader scale, such as in bringing to- showcase for the very best young photojournalistic tal- working and editing. The quality of the work is critically development has evolved as a response to demand in a gether a number of people involved in visual journalism ent worldwide. First held in 1994, it has become a top- evaluated and appraised by the group, and lectures are profession that is changing enormously, and to existing in a community to stimulate discussion on all aspects of level meeting place for young photographers from dif- given on subjects ranging from technical know-how to needs and requirements in global visual journalism. the profession. ferent cultures who are already showing considerable marketing strategies. The 2013 Joop Swart Masterclass in session. © Michael Kooren, Hollandse Hoogte 14 2010 masterclass participants (with Dewi Lewis) at Amsterdam’s Foam Photography Museum. © Co de Kruijf, Hollandse Hoogte 15 Tutor Emilio Morenatti at a workshop for photographers from the Middle East/North Africa, 2010. © Fotograf Vakfi Building on Strength World Press Photo works with educational institutions, Programs exist on a large, complex scale, such as the acumen, and who would benefit from high-level guid- and with expert external support, in countries where an Twenty Ten project which helped around 100 African ance in both theory and practice. Education and training are core objectives of the World infrastructure for photojournalism already exists, help- journalists over a number of months in the context of the Press Photo Academy. World Press Photo’s support for ing them to raise standards and develop new tailor-made 2010 FIFA World Cup to develop new skills and strive for photojournalism leads to direct involvement with pho- curricula. Support varies from programs aimed at im- international standards, or Reporting Change in North- tographers themselves, and practical support in their proving skills of the trainers themselves, to management ern Africa in 2012-2014, but also in the form of smaller development of skills. Ever since the first weekend-long training, or help with acquiring such hardware as com- projects, such as short-term workshops. In these, par- workshop arranged to coincide with the World Press puters and books. Lesson modules developed in other ticipants generally follow a course of lectures, and then Photo Exhibition in Budapest in 1990, educative pro- programs are put at partners’ disposal, and programs can go out into the field on practical assignment, with local Participants are selected from shortlists provided by in- grams have helped fill gaps in conventional training and also be supported by online reviews by external tutors. and international experts reviewing the work and giving dependent nominating committees around the world, advice on improvement. who invite each nominee to submit a portfolio for review. encouraged photographers to explore possibilities and further their limits. World Press Photo works with individual photographers and students of journalism — at an advanced stage and at a basic level — as well as with part- Twenty Ten and Reporting Change projects have provided skills training for some 150 African journalists. ner organizations, in countries where there is a shortage The twelve photographers selected are requested in adFrequently, the products of these educational programs vance to produce a photo essay on a given theme. The idea are given a public window in online presentations, exhi- behind the project is that participants have a focus for bitions and books. shooting and editing a photo story in a way that reflects of educational opportunity in both accredited courses and informal training. Since its first edition in 1994, the masterclass has given strong impulse to the careers of 250 young, talented photographers. how they work, or propose to work, as a photojournalist. World Press Photo’s educational projects operate both Joop Swart Masterclass on a practical level — helping photojournalists strengthen During the five-day masterclass, students present their World Press Photo helps carefully selected organizations, their photographic, journalistic and post-production The annual Joop Swart Masterclass, named after a for- photo essay and portfolio, explain the motivation be- frequently in developing countries, to build on their capa- skills, or offering training in new areas such as multi- mer honorary chairman of World Press Photo, is a hind their choice of work and clarify their methods of bilities in delivering training in visual journalism. This media — and on a broader scale, such as in bringing to- showcase for the very best young photojournalistic tal- working and editing. The quality of the work is critically development has evolved as a response to demand in a gether a number of people involved in visual journalism ent worldwide. First held in 1994, it has become a top- evaluated and appraised by the group, and lectures are profession that is changing enormously, and to existing in a community to stimulate discussion on all aspects of level meeting place for young photographers from dif- given on subjects ranging from technical know-how to needs and requirements in global visual journalism. the profession. ferent cultures who are already showing considerable marketing strategies. Trainers setting up the Reporting Change workshop program. © Co de Kruijf, Hollandse Hoogte 14 Twenty Ten participant Andrew Esiebo photographs Michael Essien (Ghana) at World Cup qualification match. © David Larsen 15 Inside World Press Photo World Press Photo is an independent non-profit organization with its office in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, where The World Press Photo foundation is committed to sup- it was founded in 1955. 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