2025 World Press Photo present the winners of the 68th annual World Press Photo Contest!
This year, the independent jury awarded works that brought depth and nuance to some of the world’s most pressing issues, from devastating conflicts and political upheaval to the climate crisis and the safe passage of migrants. This collection of stories from around the world demands our sustained attention, challenging our assumptions and encouraging all viewers to look deeper and find new perspectives.
Discover the awarded works
https://www.worldpressphoto.org/collection/photocontest/2025?mc_cid=521274cbf6&mc_eid=b383c1b857
Jury perspectives
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrZkx_lCnBU
Chosen out of 59,320 photographs entered by 3,778 photographers from 141 countries, the entries were judged across three categories: Singles, Stories, and Long-Term Projects. Watch the global jury explain their selection of the winning works.
Selected from the 42 winners, the World Press Photo of the Year and two finalists will be revealed on 17 April at 11.00 CEST online and in person at the press opening of the Flagship Exhibition 2025 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Exhibition 2025
The premiere of the World Press Photo Exhibition 2025 will open at De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam on Friday 18 April 2025. This marks the start of the worldwide tour. See the calendar of upcoming locations.
https://www.worldpressphoto.org/calendar?mc_cid=521274cbf6&mc_eid=b383c1b857
