Frequently asked questions

How can I enter?

What are the main changes to the 2025 Contest?

Where is the Open Format Category?

Why are there no Honorable Mentions?

Why are there three winners per category but no 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes?

How does the regional contest model work?

Why are there six regions?

What if my series was shot in multiple regions?

Could an artificially-generated image win in the World Press Photo Contest?

Why should I enter the contest?

Who can enter?

How does the judging work?

Why do we provide information about the photographers to the jury?

What information about the photographer will be shared with the jury?

Why don’t regional juries pick the regional winners?

How many winners will there be?