http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/ News Articles from WPO http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/lpa-futures-2013-winners-announced/ The LPA Futures Competition 2013 today announces the winning photographers, now on display at the Great Eastern Bear in Shoreditch, London through 9th June 2013. Selected by a panel of industry experts, the five winning photographers will be represented by LPA as part of a two year programme. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/lpa-futures-2013-winners-announced/#834 Thu, 16 May 2013 15:11:42 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/vaness-winship-she-dances-on-jackson/ PARIS - Vanessa Winship, Sony World Photography Awards inaugural L’Iris d’Or recipient and World Photographic Academy member, today launches her newest book and exhibition, she dances on Jackson. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/vaness-winship-she-dances-on-jackson/#833 Tue, 14 May 2013 17:19:01 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/meet-the-winners-alecsandra-raluca-dragoi-iii/ “Be ambitious and never give up,” 19-year-old Youth Photographer of the Year Alecsandra Raluca Dragoi III says. “The world is in front of you, all you have to do is to be open to new experiences and to explore it.” WPO speaks to Alecsandra to find out more about her photography and winning image. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/meet-the-winners-alecsandra-raluca-dragoi-iii/#827 Tue, 07 May 2013 14:23:55 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/2014-student-focus-competition-open-for-entries/ This year’s brief asks students to enter an image for the front page of a newspaper. It can be sensational or low key, from a local cat rescue to an international environmental concern. It can document your family, your friends, your neighbourhood, your people, your country or your world but it must make us want to learn more. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/2014-student-focus-competition-open-for-entries/#832 Mon, 13 May 2013 15:44:02 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/meet-the-winners-nenad-saljic/ Croatian photographer Nenad Saljic’s majestic images of the Matterhorn captivated the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards honorary jury’s attention to receive first place in this year’s Landscape category. WPO speaks to the photographer about his career path and the making of his captivating series. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/meet-the-winners-nenad-saljic/#828 Tue, 07 May 2013 21:29:39 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/aussie-sports-photographers-adam-pretty-and-ryan-pierse-on-winning-sport-series/ Adam Pretty and Ryan Pierse, winner and runner-up of the title of Sport Photographer of the Year at the Sony World Photography Awards in London, talk to Australian Times. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/aussie-sports-photographers-adam-pretty-and-ryan-pierse-on-winning-sport-series/#831 Wed, 08 May 2013 18:35:05 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/william-egglestons-approach-to-photography/ As the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition draws to a close in London, Outstanding Contribution to Photography recipient William Eggleston shares with the World Photography Organisation a little more about his career and his approach to photography. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/william-egglestons-approach-to-photography/#830 Wed, 08 May 2013 13:25:05 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/meet-the-winners-alice-pavesi-fiori/ This year’s Sony World Photography Awards winners and finalists prove you do not need to follow industry trends to find success. Italian photographer Alice Pavesi Fiori experienced her second year of recognition in the awards’ Fashion category for her delicate images – all of which were shot on analogue. What’s more, these shots leave the clothes themselves out of the spotlight. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/meet-the-winners-alice-pavesi-fiori/#829 Tue, 07 May 2013 22:07:14 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/meet-the-winners-jens-juul-on-six-degrees-of-copenhagen/ Danish photographer Jens Juul shares his thoughts behind this year's Sony World Photography Awards winning series for Portraiture: Six Degrees of Copenhagen. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/meet-the-winners-jens-juul-on-six-degrees-of-copenhagen/#826 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:06:23 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/edmund-clark-control-order-house/ Most imagery depicting suspects of terrorist activities often hold zero trace of the human life behind the actions. By contrast, photographer and 2013 Honorary Jury member Edmund Clark explores the ideas of control and censorship in the home of one such individual in his latest book, “Control Order House.” http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/edmund-clark-control-order-house/#825 Mon, 06 May 2013 20:35:42 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/2013-honorary-judge-francesca-sears-on-her-favourite-images/ Awarding judge Francesca Sears guides Port Magazine through the best of this year's winners http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/2013-honorary-judge-francesca-sears-on-her-favourite-images/#824 Fri, 03 May 2013 20:31:41 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/meet-the-winners-fausto-podavini/ Italian social reportage photographer Fausto Podavini is honoured this year as both third place winner in the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards Lifestyle category as well as first prize for the 2013 World Press Photo's 'Daily Life' category. Podavini's intimate and delicate series follows Mirella for four years. WPO's Kaley Sweeney spoke to the photographer a bit more about his experiences developing the long term project. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/meet-the-winners-fausto-podavini/#823 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:28:11 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/a-fortnight-at-f8-from-bw150/ Tim Clinch on being creative (or not), compliments of Black + White Photography Magazine http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/a-fortnight-at-f8-from-bw150/#820 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:47:51 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/royal-photographic-society-cinematography-award/ LONDON, UK - The RPS in partnership with Depict! is offering a prize for the best cinematography from the selected films submitted to the DepicT! competition. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/royal-photographic-society-cinematography-award/#821 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:36:17 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/american-connection-from-bw150/ Susan Burnstine talks to Jamey Stillings about his artistic and environmental interests. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/american-connection-from-bw150/#819 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:18:08 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/world-photo-london-the-recap/ WPO recaps the exciting events of this year's World Photo London, continuing in London through 12 May 2013. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/world-photo-london-the-recap/#818 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:01:45 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/16-digital-cameras-that-changed-the-world/ This special feature, courtesy of What Digital Camera, showcases the most important and influential digital cameras of our time. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/16-digital-cameras-that-changed-the-world/#817 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:55:22 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/meet-the-winners-valerio-bispuri/ Ten years of documenting jails across South America has landed Italian photographer Valerio Bispuri the first place title of this year's Contemporary Issues category within the Sony World Photography Awards. WPO speaks to the photographer about his winning series. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/meet-the-winners-valerio-bispuri/#813 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:16:46 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/meet-the-winners-alice-caputo/ Italian photographer Alice Caputo captured the honorary jury’s attention to place first in the Professional Lifestyle category in the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/meet-the-winners-alice-caputo/#812 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:40:19 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/meet-the-winners-ilya-pitalev/ “Will the new ruler break the nearly 100-year-long silence? That is the question 2013 Current Affairs winner Ilya Pitalev seeks to discover in his first place series, Personality and Society. Reality vs. Illusions. WPO speaks to the photographer about his access to and experience photographing North Korea. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/meet-the-winners-ilya-pitalev/#815 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:01:55 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/2013-overall-student-focus-winner-revealed/ Polish photographer Natalia Wiernik is revealed as the Sony World Photography Awards Student Focus Photographer of the Year, beating students from over 230 universities worldwide. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/2013-overall-student-focus-winner-revealed/#814 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:35:24 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/2013-sony-world-photography-awards-winners-announced/ Thirty-two year-old Norwegian photographer Andrea Gjestvang is tonight announced as the L’Iris d’Or/Sony World Photography Awards Photographer of the Year. Beating over 122,000 entries from 170 countries, the photographer collected her award plus Sony digital imaging equipment and $25,000 (USD) prize money at a gala ceremony held in London. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/2013-sony-world-photography-awards-winners-announced/#811 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:35:25 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/wpo-launches-official-instagram-for-behind-the-scenes-look-at-swpa/ Today the World Photography Organisation launches its Instagram account just in time for the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards Gala Ceremony and Winners' Exhibition in London. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/wpo-launches-official-instagram-for-behind-the-scenes-look-at-swpa/#816 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:22:28 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/student-focus-finalist-series-revealed/ Spanning ten countries on six continents, this year's Student Focus finalists compete for the title of Overall Student Focus Winner and €35,000 worth of Sony digital imaging equipment for their university. Following the finalist announcement, each student was given a Sony α65 camera and asked to shoot a series reflecting the topic of family. See their resulting series today. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/student-focus-finalist-series-revealed/#810 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:24:30 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/metro-readers-choose-nicola-cooper-as-my-uk-winner/ "My UK" overall winner Nicola Cooper says the key to her success is “wearing pyjamas on every shoot.” Voters from across the United Kingdom voted her image the people's choice of this year's competition. Cooper's image along with 14 other finalist images will be on display at the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/metro-readers-choose-nicola-cooper-as-my-uk-winner/#809 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 23:57:14 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/chemotoxic-i-am-that-and-other-stories/ ROCHESTER, NEW YORK - Photographer and photographic arts professor Willie Osterman presents “ChemoToxic, I Am That & Other Stories”, an exhibition of ambrotypes. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/chemotoxic-i-am-that-and-other-stories/#808 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:20:15 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/tonight-swpa-exhibition-preview-at-sony-berlin/ BERLIN, GERMANY – In anticipation of the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards gala ceremony and winners’ announcement next week, nearly 30 images from this year’s awards will be on display at the Sony Center in Berlin, Kemperplatz 1. Open today through 17th May, the free exhibition is open Monday through Friday, 9.00 – 17.00. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/tonight-swpa-exhibition-preview-at-sony-berlin/#807 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:22:33 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/win-tickets-to-the-sony-workshops-at-world-photo-london/ LONDON, UK - With the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards taking place in just two weeks, we’ve teamed up with headline sponsor Sony to give 25 lucky readers the chance to win a place at a series of workshops taking place at Somerset House, London from 26th April – 28th April 2013. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/win-tickets-to-the-sony-workshops-at-world-photo-london/#806 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:50:13 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/photographer-chris-mclennan-launches-new-free-phototorial-app/ Whether just starting out in photography or a serious enthusiast, award-winning travel photographer Chris McLennan has just launched a new app to make sure that you have the best advice at your fingertips, no matter where you are. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/photographer-chris-mclennan-launches-new-free-phototorial-app/#805 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:24:00 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/environmental-photographer-of-the-year-2013-winners-announced/ The winners of the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM)’s Environmental Photographer of the Year 2013 are announced this week from over 3,000 entries worldwide. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/environmental-photographer-of-the-year-2013-winners-announced/#804 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:09:26 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/the-original-mad-man/ “Bert Stern: Original Mad Man” tells the untold and intimate life story of the photographer who made his fame from shaping modern fashion and advertising imagery. With subjects including Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, Marilyn Monroe, Twiggy and Audrey Hepburn, Sterns imagery made him a celebrity in his own right. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/the-original-mad-man/#803 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:51:54 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/el-rocio/ What does Europe’s largest Catholic pilgrimage look like? Taking place annually in Andalucia, Spain, El Rocio turns this small village of 1,800 residents to a bustling festival pushing two million visitors. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/el-rocio/#801 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:35:17 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/first-photography-museum-joins-google-art-project/ The oldest museum of photography is the first to join the Google Art Project. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/first-photography-museum-joins-google-art-project/#800 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:09:22 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/another-britain-capturing-the-seismic-societal-shifts-within-the-united-kingdom/ Tom Johnson and Jack Eden are no ordinary photography students. The duo are traversing England, Wales and Scotland by 1980s motorhome, exploring the places, communities, cultures and traditions that makes Great Britain what it is today. In Another Britain, the photographers showcase what they deem as a significant shift in the country’s society and culture. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/another-britain-capturing-the-seismic-societal-shifts-within-the-united-kingdom/#799 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:37:48 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/william-eggleston-to-be-honoured-at-2013-sony-world-photography-awards/ Renowned American photographer William Eggleston is announced today as the recipient of the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards’ Outstanding Contribution to Photography prize. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/william-eggleston-to-be-honoured-at-2013-sony-world-photography-awards/#797 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:25:26 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/time-lapse-and-cinemagraph-competitions-you-decide/ The World Photography Organisation's newest Cinemagraph and Time Lapse Competitions, sponsored by Sony PlayMemories Camera Apps, welcome YOU to decide your top three. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/time-lapse-and-cinemagraph-competitions-you-decide/#798 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:40:45 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/couchsurfing-and-photographing-in-homes-around-the-world/ Galimberti recently returned from a 19-month trip around the world, staying with a different local host each night of the journey and photographing every bit of it. The result of his journey is divided into five projects: CouchSurfing, Toy Stories, Delicatessen with Love, Local Celebrities and Zompi. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/couchsurfing-and-photographing-in-homes-around-the-world/#796 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:49:39 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/photo-art-fair-london/ UNITED KINGDOM - Attending the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards but searching for more photography? WPO invites you to view its partner's festival 2-6 May at the Victoria House in London. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/photo-art-fair-london/#794 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:04:56 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/liquid-land-legacies-of-oil-and-power/ What does life look like in one of the world’s most polluted regions? http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/liquid-land-legacies-of-oil-and-power/#795 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:01:38 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/outstanding-contribution-to-published-award-recipient-announced/ In recognition of his championing of both photography and moving image books, the Kraszna-Krausz Foundation is delighted to announce Thomas Neurath as the recipient of its Outstanding Contribution to Publishing award. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/outstanding-contribution-to-published-award-recipient-announced/#791 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:30:40 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/2013-kraszna-krausz-book-awards/ The Kraszna-Krausz Foundation is proud to announce the shortlists for its annual awards for photography and moving image books. The Foundation also reveals Thames and Hudson Chairman Thomas Neurath as the recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to Publishing award. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/2013-kraszna-krausz-book-awards/#775 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:30:38 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/landmark-the-fields-of-photography/ Landmark: the Fields of Photography spotlights more than 170 photographic works from more than 70 of the world’s most highly regarded photographers. Representing artists from five continents, many of the works on display are previously unseen and recently completed. Sony World Photography Awards winners and finalists represented in the exhibition include Mitch Dobrowner, Simon Norfolk, Daniel Beltra and Edgar Martins, as well as Academy Members Nadav Kander and Yao Lu. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/landmark-the-fields-of-photography/#793 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 02:01:04 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/who-pays-photographers/ In response to the Tumblr blog Who Pays Writers, a new feed has emerged – Who Pays Photographers? In this space, photographers are encouraged to anonymously submit how much – or how little – photographers have been paid by magazines, newspapers, websites, NGOs and corporations. All avenues are represented, and conflicting reports are expected. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/who-pays-photographers/#792 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:12:25 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/lost-kennedy-images-on-display-in-washington-dc/ WASHINGTON, DC - On 12 April, Washington D.C.’s Newseum (newseum.com) will open a new exhibit, “Creating Camelot: The Kennedy Photography of Jacques Lowe”. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/lost-kennedy-images-on-display-in-washington-dc/#790 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:22:44 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/the-other-hundred-open-call-for-submissions/ The Other Hundred project seeks to highlight the stories of individuals around the world who, while not falling into one of these extremes, live rich, full lives. Submission is free and open through 1 April 2013. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/the-other-hundred-open-call-for-submissions/#789 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:06:23 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/study-shows-facebook-flickr-delete-photographers-metadata/ LONDON, UK - The International Press Telecommunications Council released a study this week, revealing some of the most dominant social media websites remove photographers’ metadata images from the images they host. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/study-shows-facebook-flickr-delete-photographers-metadata/#788 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:53:16 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/2013-youth-award-winners/ The World Photography Organisation today announces the category winners for the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards Youth Award. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/2013-youth-award-winners/#786 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:06:44 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/3d-award-winner-announced-for-2013-sony-world-photography-awards/ The World Photography Organisation today announces Slovenian photographer Matjaž Tančič as the winner of the 3D Award of the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards. His image, TIME KEEPER, is inspired by the setup of Hui-style living rooms in the old village houses of Yixian, China. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/3d-award-winner-announced-for-2013-sony-world-photography-awards/#777 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:16:38 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/2013-sony-world-photography-awards-open-competition-category-winners-announced/ The World Photography Organisation today announces the winners of the 2013 Sony World Photography Open Competition. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/2013-sony-world-photography-awards-open-competition-category-winners-announced/#776 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:28:59 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/2013-national-award-programme-winners-announced/ The winners of the 2013 National Award programme are announced today, 19 March. Run by the local Sony markets across 23 countries – from New Zealand to Brazil – the National Awards programme searched for single best image by an amateur photographer from the 23 countries. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/2013-national-award-programme-winners-announced/#774 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:30:24 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/focus-mumbais-first-photography-festival/ MUMBAI, INDIA - FOCUS launched last week as Mumbai’s first photography festival – free to all in venues across the city. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/focus-mumbais-first-photography-festival/#787 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:19:44 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/24-metres-under-the-sea-the-ss-stavronikita-awaits-1/ Forget your typical photography gallery. For Austrian photographer Andreas Franke’s latest exhibition, you’re going to have to dive 24 metres beneath the Caribbean sea. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/24-metres-under-the-sea-the-ss-stavronikita-awaits-1/#785 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:56:51 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/crowd-funding-photojournalism/ With photojournalism’s constantly shifting funding paradigm, crowd funding is gaining traction as a way to gain notoriety and redefine audience engagement. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/crowd-funding-photojournalism/#782 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:51:56 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/mike-brodie-and-the-american-railway/ USA - A Period of Juvenile Prosperity documents the gritty youth subculture of freight train hoppers and squatters from the eye of self-taught photographer Mike Brodie. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/mike-brodie-and-the-american-railway/#778 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:45:51 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/william-klein-paintings-etc/ NEW YORK - Rarely seen photographs and paintings by artist William Klein will be on view at the Howard Greenberg Gallery from 1 March 2013 – 27 April 2013 in New York City. The 2012 Sony World Photography Awards Outstanding Contributor to Photography, Klein is one of the leading photographers of the postwar era. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/william-klein-paintings-etc/#783 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:58:52 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/emerging-photographer-fund-2013-open-for-entries/ The Magnum Foundation today announced the opening for entries to the Emerging Photographer Fund 2013. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/emerging-photographer-fund-2013-open-for-entries/#781 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:06:32 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/national-geographic-showcases-125-years-of-photography-in-new-tumblr/ Introducing, FOUND: the new National Geographic Tumblr account, showcasing rare and never-been-published images from the magazine's 125 year history. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/national-geographic-showcases-125-years-of-photography-in-new-tumblr/#780 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:58:14 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/united-states-department-of-justice-upholds-rights-to-photograph-police/ UNITED STATES - The United States Department of Justice said this week that it upholds an individual’s 1st, 4th and 14th Amendment rights to peacefully photograph police as they are performing official duty in public spaces. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/united-states-department-of-justice-upholds-rights-to-photograph-police/#773 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:56:00 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/upcoming-bursaries-for-the-royal-photographic-society/ UNITED KINGDOM - The Royal Photographic Society is very pleased to announce the continuation of a number of different funding schemes for the benefit of image makers. These have been made possible by funding from a number of different sources that include income from The Society’s investments and legacies. They are available to members and non-members of the Society. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/upcoming-bursaries-for-the-royal-photographic-society/#772 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:26:08 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/international-garden-photographer-of-the-year-igpoty-announces-winners/ The International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) announced its winners this week, showcasing some of the year’s most dazzling imagery of nature and landscapes. From 18,000 entries, photographer Dennis Frates’ image of Crater Lake National Park in Oregon, USA placed as the competition’s overall winner. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/international-garden-photographer-of-the-year-igpoty-announces-winners/#771 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:59:34 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/spotlight-luca-rossini-and-365-days-of-rx1/ Bloggers take note: in just over one year’s time, Luca Rossini has gone from first-time daily photoblogger to one of Sony’s latest partners in producing beautiful imagery and editorial for his second round of 365 days of photography. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/spotlight-luca-rossini-and-365-days-of-rx1/#770 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:46:59 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/henri-cartier-bresson-international-award-opens-for-entries/ The Henri Cartier-Bresson International Award opens for entries today through 15 April. Established to reward “a photographer who has already completed a significant body of work, a talented photographer in the emerging phase of his or her career, with an approach close to that of documentary,” the award grants its recipient a €35,000 cash prize. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/henri-cartier-bresson-international-award-opens-for-entries/#769 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:53:18 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/shooting-kenyas-peace-train-with-mark-brecke/ With just days to Kenya’s presidential election, fears loom that the region may consequently break out into violence and looting. Whereas mainstream media highlight these concerns, photographer Mark Brecke showcases the story through a different approach . http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/shooting-kenyas-peace-train-with-mark-brecke/#768 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:12:01 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/3d-award-finalists-announced-for-2013-sony-world-photography-awards/ The finalists for the 3D category of the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards are announced today. Selected by the judges from the World Photography Organisation, the three finalists are: Michele Abramo Puricelli (aka Michael Abraham), Italy; Matjaž Tančič, Slovenia and Nick Saglimbeni, USA, who won the 3D Photographer of the Year title in 2012, the award’s inaugural year. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/3d-award-finalists-announced-for-2013-sony-world-photography-awards/#764 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:07:07 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/a-day-without-news/ Join the campaign to raise awareness for news correspondents and photojournalists on the front lines. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/a-day-without-news/#763 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:26:36 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/wpo-and-sony-announce-new-cinemagraph-and-time-lapse-competition/ As two up-and-coming creative techniques, WPO and Sony wish to champion the production of powerful cinemagraphs and time lapses by welcoming the wider photographic community to enter this new competition. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/wpo-and-sony-announce-new-cinemagraph-and-time-lapse-competition/#767 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:39:32 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/a-reconstruction-of-codes-in-berlin/ BERLIN, GERMANY - An examination of the fragile and often ambiguous relationship between photography and text, and the ways in which they are employed to create either factual or metaphorical descriptions of the world around us. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/a-reconstruction-of-codes-in-berlin/#766 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 02:00:48 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/israeli-soldiers-photo-strikes-controversy/ The need to share images on Instagram reached controversial heights last week when a photograph of a boy - presumed to be Palestinain - in the cross hairs of a sniper rifle was discovered last week by Palestinian-American activist Ali Abunimah. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/israeli-soldiers-photo-strikes-controversy/#765 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:45:46 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/creative-photography-and-commerce/ UK - The Royal Photographic Society presents a day of lectures and portfolio reviews on 22 March at Watershed, Bristol. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/creative-photography-and-commerce/#762 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:17 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/the-future-of-photography-education-wpo-and-sony-lead-the-way/ On the same day that the ten finalists of the Student Focus competition are announced, the World Photography Organisation, in association with Sony, publish a thought-provoking white paper on the future of photography education. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/the-future-of-photography-education-wpo-and-sony-lead-the-way/#759 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:00:38 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/2013-sony-world-photography-awards-student-focus-finalists-revealed/ The World Photography Organisation (WPO) today reveals the ten finalists of the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards Student Focus competition. The date also coincides with the release of a white paper on the future of photography education by WPO. Both events mark WPO’s on-going commitment to support the emerging photographer and to discover the world’s finest new photography talent. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/2013-sony-world-photography-awards-student-focus-finalists-revealed/#757 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:25:28 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/world-press-photo-announces-photo-of-the-year/ World Press Photo today announced its Photo of the Year 2012 by photographer Paul Hansen of the Swedish daily Dagens Nyheter. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/world-press-photo-announces-photo-of-the-year/#761 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:02:18 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/breathing-the-same-air/ 2010 Sony World Photography Awards finalist Nelli Palomaki this month released her new photo book, Breathing the Same Air. A portraiture photographer, Palomaki says each image she takes also happens to be a reflection of herself. Breathing the Same Air encompasses the intensity held in the moments surrounding her photoshoots. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/breathing-the-same-air/#760 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:30:20 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/learn-the-secret-to-better-shots-with-photography-for-beginners/ When you are entering competitions such as the Sony World Photography Awards, you may need to brush up on your skills first and ensure you’re submitting your best ever work. Photography for Beginners is a fantastic option for those entering the Open category, as all the basic skills you need for better shots are on hand. Want to learn more about how to get the best camera settings? Or how to expose, compose and take stunning shots? We’ve got it covered. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/learn-the-secret-to-better-shots-with-photography-for-beginners/#758 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:31:22 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/what-the-2013-honorary-jury-says-about-this-years-shortlist/ You’ve seen the shortlisted images. Now learn what went on behind the decisions of this year’s professional Honorary Jury. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/what-the-2013-honorary-jury-says-about-this-years-shortlist/#756 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:28:32 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/can-a-computer-generate-every-possible-photograph/ Can a digital projection really display every possible photograph? Artist and Assistant Professor Jeff Thompson thinks so. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/can-a-computer-generate-every-possible-photograph/#755 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 01:00:48 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/the-sunday-times-discourages-journalists-from-sending-in-photographs-from-syria/ The Sunday Times has told British war photographer Rick Findler not to submit his photographs and copy from the Syrian war zone, saying they “do not wish to encourage freelancers to take exceptional risks,” reports the Press Gazette. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/the-sunday-times-discourages-journalists-from-sending-in-photographs-from-syria/#754 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:31:57 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/mobile-photography-just-became-more-accessible/ Adding to the list of new changes in mobile photography, Instagram this week released a new feature - newsfeeds brought to your desktop. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/mobile-photography-just-became-more-accessible/#753 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:54:52 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/2013-sony-world-photography-awards-shortlists-announced/ The World Photography Organisation today reveals the shortlists for the Professional, Open and Youth categories of the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/2013-sony-world-photography-awards-shortlists-announced/#752 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:33:01 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/environmental-migrants-the-last-illusion/ INTERNATIONAL - 2012 Sony World Photography Awards Finalist Alessandro Grassani is preparing the third and final instalment of his documentary photography project, “Environmental Migrants: The Last Illusion” – but its completion can only occur with crowd funded support. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/environmental-migrants-the-last-illusion/#750 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:57:35 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/call-for-entries-join-2011-sony-world-photography-awards-finalist-andrew-scriven/ LONDON, UK - In 2011, UK photographer Andrew Scriven was shortlisted for his open panoramic entry to the Sony World Photography Awards. “That was a defining point in my photography career and definitely changed things for me.” Now, Scriven wishes to offer an enhanced platform to one photography enthusiast looking to make the same career leap. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/call-for-entries-join-2011-sony-world-photography-awards-finalist-andrew-scriven/#749 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:33:17 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/mcny-open-for-hurricane-sandy-exhibition-submissions/ NEW YORK, NY, USA - To commemorate Hurricane Sandy, the Museum of the City of New York (MCNY) has opened a call for entries for all images portraying the affected region before during and after the storm. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/mcny-open-for-hurricane-sandy-exhibition-submissions/#751 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:41:19 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/food-photography-a-public-nuisance/ Is the end of food photography near? For food bloggers and enthusiasts, the opportunities to document culinary delights may grow increasingly limited. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/food-photography-a-public-nuisance/#748 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:04:44 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/google-drive-reportedly-pays-12-for-getty-image-use/ Getty Images and Google Drive have granted Google users free, unlimited access to 5,000 images for use in Docs, Sheets and Slides on the shared platform. But how are these photos obtained? A Photo Editor examined the agreement to report Getty and iStockphoto photographers have been paid a one-time fee of $12 for the arrangement. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/google-drive-reportedly-pays-12-for-getty-image-use/#747 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 22:03:19 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/instagram-stats-reveal-growth-not-decline/ While the announcement of Instagram’s January policy changes seemed to erupt in mass distaste toward the photo-sharing App, the company’s latest report suggests that users are not in leaving in mass droves. In fact, new users are rapidly increasing. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/instagram-stats-reveal-growth-not-decline/#746 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:51:14 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/amnesty-media-awards-open-for-entries/ LONDON, UK: The 2013 Media Awards, organised by Amnesty International UK, are now open for entries. Celebrating the best in human rights journalism, these annual awards invite entries from exceptional journalists, film makers and photographers whose has been broadcast or published in the UK between 1 March 2012 and February 28 2013. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/amnesty-media-awards-open-for-entries/#745 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 07:20:32 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/wpo-launches-my-uk-a-new-competition-for-snappers-across-britain/ LONDON, UK - With the cold spell set to last in Britain, WPO has launched My UK - a new competition in partnership with Sony UK and Metro newspaper to find the best snapshot of the great British winter. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/wpo-launches-my-uk-a-new-competition-for-snappers-across-britain/#742 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:07:45 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/operation-photo-rescue-visits-those-affected-by-hurricane-sandy/ NEW YORK CITY, USA - Operating at no cost, this network of photographers and graphic designers continues their mission in New York City following the destruction of Hurricane Sandy. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/operation-photo-rescue-visits-those-affected-by-hurricane-sandy/#744 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:29:37 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/informacam-the-latest-in-citizen-photojournalism/ Introducing InformaCam, a mobile app that will help amateur journalists submit and verify the authenticity of their images to news organisations. Developed by mobile security specialists at The Guardian Project and human rights advocates at Witness, the project is one of the eight funded by the most recent Knight News Challenge grants. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/informacam-the-latest-in-citizen-photojournalism/#743 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:51:35 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/smartphone-film-scanner/ Lomography intertwines analogue and digital photography in its upcoming Smartphone Film Scanner. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/smartphone-film-scanner/#741 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:44:11 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/analog-moments-in-a-digital-age/ In this digital age, our daily online activity is as meaningful as our activity in the physical world and should be preserved as such. Or at least that is the belief of the creators behind Polaroid Cacher – a new conceptualised camera that allows users to take traditional instant photographs of their digital experiences. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/analog-moments-in-a-digital-age/#740 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:18:46 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/icp-presents-roman-vishniac-rediscovered-and-we-went-back/ NEW YORK, NY - Two new exhibitions open at the International Center of Photography (ICP) on 18 January: Roman Vishniac Rediscovered and We Went Back: Photographs from Europe 1933-1956. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/icp-presents-roman-vishniac-rediscovered-and-we-went-back/#739 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:06:26 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/light-from-the-middle-east/ LONDON, UK - The Victoria & Albert Museum showcases the first major exhibition of contemporary photography from and about the Middle East in “Light from the Middle East: New Photography”, on display through 7 April 2013. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/light-from-the-middle-east/#738 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:28:01 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/a-homage-to-gigi-publisher-of-trolley-books/ Sue Steward honours the late Luigi "Gigi" Giannuzzi. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/a-homage-to-gigi-publisher-of-trolley-books/#737 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:46:57 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/hidden-lives-the-untold-story-of-urban-refugees/ LONDON, UK - Currently on display in London's St. Pancras Station, Hidden Lives documents the lives and experiences of 40 refugees, across eight cities on four continents. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/hidden-lives-the-untold-story-of-urban-refugees/#736 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:50:30 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/envisioning-emancipation/ Envisioning Emancipation http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/envisioning-emancipation/#735 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:07:20 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/celebrity-portrait-photographer-brian-smith-in-atlanta-ga-workshop/ ATLANTA, GA, USA - Miami, Florida's celebrity portrait photographer Brian Smith shares the lessons he's learned while capturing the faces of the famous and infamous 20-22 January at Imaging USA. Branching off the topics of his best-selling portrait photography book, 'Secrets of Great Portrait Photography', Smith hosts a seminar on 22nd January from 8-9am at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on developing portrait photography skills. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/celebrity-portrait-photographer-brian-smith-in-atlanta-ga-workshop/#734 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:47:41 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/national-geographic-names-its-2012-contest-winners/ National Geographic announced its Photo Contest 2012 Winners, with Ashley Vincent’s image of a Busaba, a tiger in Thailand, taking home the Grand Prize http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/national-geographic-names-its-2012-contest-winners/#733 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 19:49:48 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/chobi-mela-international-festival-of-photography/ DHAKA, BANGLADESH - From 25th January through 7th February, the Chobi Mela International Festival of Photography spotlights artists from 23 countries. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/chobi-mela-international-festival-of-photography/#732 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:29:48 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/even-more-advice-from-past-winners-and-finalists/ Are you still to decide which photographs to enter into this year's Sony World Photography Awards? If you are, here is the second of our blogs from our 2012 Open shortlisted and winning photographers giving their advice on what inspired them to take their winning shots. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/even-more-advice-from-past-winners-and-finalists/#731 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:41:30 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/2012-winners-revealed/ What advice do last year's shortlisted or winning photographers give to this year's entrants? WPO asked five photographers from last year's awards to offer their thoughts in the final moments of the 2013 Open Competition. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/2012-winners-revealed/#730 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 22:04:42 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/one-week-remains/ Only one week remains to enter the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards Open Competition. The Professional Competition closes 9th January 2013. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/one-week-remains/#729 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:21:39 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/moscow-photography-workshop/ MOSCOW, RUSSIA – VII Photo’s Davide Monteleone and YarT Photography, a curator collective, announce Photography Workshop in Moscow 2013 3-10 January. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/moscow-photography-workshop/#728 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:12:03 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/the-final-lpa-student-challenge/ UK - LPA is issuing a Call for Entries for it's third challenge. Students are asked to submit one image and a 50-word explanation as to why each is the 'one to watch'. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/the-final-lpa-student-challenge/#727 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 03:22:10 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/nick-saglimbeni-on-the-kardashian-christmas-card/ Photographer Nick Saglimbeni is a pioneer in the field of 3D photography and was the winner of the inaugural Sony World Photography Awards 3D Photographer of the Year title in April this year. He has worked closely with the famous Kardashian family since 2007 and has just released their latest Christmas card. Here WPO’s Jill Cotton talks to Nick about shooting one of America’s most famous families and his thoughts on 3D photography. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/nick-saglimbeni-on-the-kardashian-christmas-card/#726 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:45:11 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/spectrum-official-print-partner/ With over 15 years of experience providing quality printing and framing to photographers, artists and galleries Spectrum can ensure that this year’s entries will be looking their best. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/spectrum-official-print-partner/#725 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:32:20 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/the-evolving-business-model-of-photography-an-interview-with-jonathan-worth/ Photographers have had to adopt different attitudes and approaches to their business, one who is leading the way is Sony World Photography Awards Student Focus judge Jonathan Worth. Described in the European Parliament as 'breaking new ground for photographers', Jonathan was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and Commerce in 2009 in recognition of his work in developing business models. Here Jonathan shares his thoughts on an alternative business model. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/the-evolving-business-model-of-photography-an-interview-with-jonathan-worth/#723 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:33:59 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/instagram-policy-change-grants-it-the-right-to-sell-user-images/ Prior to its purchase, Instagram had received no revenue from its app, but this new policy holds the potential to change all of that – dramatically. And with it, photographers' rights are at stake. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/instagram-policy-change-grants-it-the-right-to-sell-user-images/#724 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:06:33 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/westphoto-photography-prizes-announced/ This year’s theme, ‘State of the Nation’, drew imagery that focused on observations, ideas and perceptions of the current state of the world. Works submitted were not restricted to the United Kingdom, but rather engaged with global political, economical, historical, geographical and social issues. Many of the images reflect the photographers’ personal experiences. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/westphoto-photography-prizes-announced/#722 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:20:39 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/the-perils-behind-the-perfect-shot/ While seeking the perfect image, two amateur photographers met their death this past week. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/the-perils-behind-the-perfect-shot/#721 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 03:27:37 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/don-mccullin-back-in-syria/ After nine years in retirement, Britain’s foremost war photographer Don McCullin has taken on one last assignment in Syria. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/don-mccullin-back-in-syria/#720 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 20:38:00 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/photoshopping-reality/ What role does photoshop play in photography today? We asked several photographers for their take on why they've chosen to enhance their imagery. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/photoshopping-reality/#719 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:25:06 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/catherine-chermayeff/ WPO's Kaley Sweeney speaks with 2013 Sony World Photography Awards Professional Honorary Jury Chair Catherine Chermayeff on her thoughts on photographic trends for this year's entrants. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/catherine-chermayeff/#718 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:29:57 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/a-conversation-with-walter-astrada-human-rights-photographer/ INTERNATIONAL - Argentinean photographer Walter Astrada began his career as a staff photographer of La Nacion (Argentina) in 1996. Since 1999 he has travelled the world documenting violations against human rights. WPO's Jill Cotton speaks with the 2010 Sony World Photography Awards Current Affairs Photographer of the Year to learn more about his experience photographing human rights concerns, violence and uncomfortable circumstances. Please note, this article contains sensitive imagery. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/a-conversation-with-walter-astrada-human-rights-photographer/#717 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:46:10 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/black-white-magazine-hosts-exhibition-in-london/ LONDON, UK - Now through 31 December, theprintspace hosts the winners’ gallery from Black + White Photographer of the Year 2012. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/black-white-magazine-hosts-exhibition-in-london/#716 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:57:59 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/photography-and-urban-change-in-piercing-time/ What can photography tell us about its role in documenting urban change? Photographer Peter Sramek examines the transformation of Parisian streets in his upcoming book Piercing Time – Paris after Marville and Atget – 1865-2013, set to release in October 2013. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/photography-and-urban-change-in-piercing-time/#715 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:33:26 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/fotovisura-grant-recipients-host-winter-in-america/ The Fotovisura Grant spotlights outstanding personal and student projects. Its purpose is to encourage the production and development of photography outside the commercial realm. 2011 grant recipient Erin Trieb says her resulting publicity led to increased attention from editors, publications and other organisations. “They really care about supporting photographers, the importance of their work, and seeing that work come to fruition,” she says. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/fotovisura-grant-recipients-host-winter-in-america/#714 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:29:16 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/travel-photographer-of-the-year-tpoty-awards/ Professional and amateur photographers from 22 countries were recognised with TPOTY awards or special mentions during this year’s competition. Award-winning entries display the beauty and diversity of travel imagery; fascinating glimpses of different cultures; engaging portraits; gritty, thought-provoking shots; abstracts; cityscapes; stunning landscapes and wildlife images. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/travel-photographer-of-the-year-tpoty-awards/#713 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:47:46 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/rare-showcase-of-indo-japanese-relations-in-kolkata-exhibition/ Kolkata, India's Rabindra Okakura Bhawan hosts a week-long photographic exhibition highlighting the history of cultural exchange between India and Japan from 8-15 December. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/rare-showcase-of-indo-japanese-relations-in-kolkata-exhibition/#712 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:23:18 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/cond-nasts-rare-imagery-debuts-at-art-basel/ They are shot by some of the world's most famous photographers, stored in climate controlled vaults and archived for only a select few to view. And now, they are preparing to go on display in a rare, worldwide exhibition over the next year. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/cond-nasts-rare-imagery-debuts-at-art-basel/#711 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:31:33 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/a-look-back-on-last-years-awards-with-wm-hunt/ Images selected for recognition by the Sony World Photography Awards are quickly picked up by the worlds leading media and photography press, introducing the public to a new crop of the year’s best photographs and artists, but what is it like for those selecting these ‘winning’ images from the tens of thousands of entries? http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/a-look-back-on-last-years-awards-with-wm-hunt/#710 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:12:55 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/should-it-have-been-posted-ny-post-publishes-image-of-man-about-to-be-killed-by-train/ The cover photo for Tuesday’s New York Post has sparked controversy and major media attention for its ethical implications. Passenger Ki Suk Han was pushed onto a New York City subway track, where he met his death by an oncoming train. A freelance photographer for the New York Post, R. Umar Abbasi, saw the events unfolding and pulled out his camera as the train approached. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/should-it-have-been-posted-ny-post-publishes-image-of-man-about-to-be-killed-by-train/#709 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 03:58:11 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/new-travel-partner-heathrow-express/ Heathrow Express is named official travel sponsor of the 2013 awards and World Photo London. Plus, the winner of the Open Travel category will be flown to London to attend the 2013 awards, courtesy of the company. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/new-travel-partner-heathrow-express/#706 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:37:22 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/sony-world-photography-awards-2013-last-call-for-entries/ The World Photography Organisation (WPO) announces the countdown to the close of the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards, one of the world’s leading photographic awards programmes. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/sony-world-photography-awards-2013-last-call-for-entries/#705 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:31:50 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/facebook-announces-photo-sync/ Mobile photographers can now experience even greater ease of sharing photographs to Facebook. On Friday, the social network announced its launch of Photo Sync, a feature now included with the Facebook App for iPhone and Android. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/facebook-announces-photo-sync/#707 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 17:23:49 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/londons-fishbar-photo-market-8-20-december/ London’s Fishbar Gallery launches the Fishbar Photo Market II 8th-20th December 2012, featuring special exhibitions Sony World Photography Awards 2012 winners Maja Daniels, Peter Franck and Irina Werning. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/londons-fishbar-photo-market-8-20-december/#704 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 19:18:02 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/reclaimed-photos-following-hurricane-sandy/ In a community riddled with devastation, photographs are collected to hold onto old memories for Sandy victims. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/reclaimed-photos-following-hurricane-sandy/#703 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:18:33 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/what-you-should-know-about-photography-collectives/ Photography collectives continue to spring up as a popular alternative to freelancing or working with larger agencies. We've spoken with collectives to find out more behind the trending shift and which ones to watch in the future. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/what-you-should-know-about-photography-collectives/#702 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:57:38 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/distance-and-desire-in-new-york-city/ On display 30th November until 9th March 2013, ‘Distance and Desire’ poses a dialogue to explore Africa’s past and present with increased tangibility. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/distance-and-desire-in-new-york-city/#701 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 19:25:19 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/proposed-uk-bill-threatens-rights-holders/ Worldwide protest has erupted over proposed changes to United Kingdom copyright laws. Photographers are fearful the law can reduce legal provisions safeguarding photographers’ control over their images’ use – regardless of whether the rights holder is a UK citizen. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/proposed-uk-bill-threatens-rights-holders/#700 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:16:11 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/society-for-photographic-educations-50th-national-conference-in-chicago/ Registration is now open for the 50th National Conference for the Society for Photographic Education (SPE), 7-10 March 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. Celebrating half a century since its first conference in the same city, the weekend will examine how concentration on a subject has allowed image, concept, criticism, teaching and learning to shape the past, present and future of photography, its instruction and SPE itself. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/society-for-photographic-educations-50th-national-conference-in-chicago/#699 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:14:24 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/uk-student-photographers-lpa-student-challenges-announces-round-2/ The LPA Student Challenges continues with challenge number two this week as part of the three part series. Open to any student of photography in the United Kingdom, the challenges offer winners prizes and opportunities for professional development. The theme of this second challenge is 'Christmas'. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/uk-student-photographers-lpa-student-challenges-announces-round-2/#698 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:40:17 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/access-to-life-debuts-in-sydney/ More than 250 photographs by nine international Magnum photographers tell the stories of those affected by HIV/AIDS in Access to Life, debuting tomorrow in Sydney, Australia. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/access-to-life-debuts-in-sydney/#697 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 22:16:42 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/thanksgiving-instagrams-break-record/ Over 200 photos posted per second made the most social sharing of photos in one day on Instagram. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/thanksgiving-instagrams-break-record/#696 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:43:14 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/bbc-one-presents-the-many-lives-of-william-klein/ Tonight, BBC One airs a one hour special on Sony World Photography Awards Outstanding Contribution to Photography (OCP) Award recipient William Klein http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/bbc-one-presents-the-many-lives-of-william-klein/#695 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:58:59 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/chronicle-of-a-revolt-photographs-of-a-season-of-protest/ Berlin’s Haus der Kulturen der Welt hosts an exhibition documenting a revolution. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/chronicle-of-a-revolt-photographs-of-a-season-of-protest/#691 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 22:11:05 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/a-show-of-hands-photographs-from-the-collection-of-henry-buhl/ Art collector and philanthropist Henry M. Buhl is selling one of the world’s largest private photograph collections to contribute to charitable causes. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/a-show-of-hands-photographs-from-the-collection-of-henry-buhl/#694 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:50:55 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/paris-photo-opens-its-doors/ Paris Photo runs 15-18 November at Paris' Grand Palais. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/paris-photo-opens-its-doors/#693 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:33:57 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/dancers-among-us/ Photographer Jordan Matter brings dance into the most common of contexts in his new book. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/dancers-among-us/#692 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:16:39 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/a-trip-back-in-time-with-forget-nostalgia/ Clarisse d'Arcimoles always wished she could enter into old black-and-white photographs. Now a photographer and set designer, she takes viewers back in time to Victorian and Edwardian-era London in 'Forget Nostalgia'. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/a-trip-back-in-time-with-forget-nostalgia/#689 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:54:54 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/angkor-photo-festival-2012/ Siem Reap hosts the 8th Annual Angkor Photo Festival this December http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/angkor-photo-festival-2012/#690 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:11:06 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/past-winners-and-finalists-where-they-are-now/ WPO revisits past finalists and award winners to see the opportunities and exposure afforded to them following the awards. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/past-winners-and-finalists-where-they-are-now/#688 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:09:50 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/seven-decades-of-jurgen-schadeberg/ Schadeberg is no ordinary photojournalist. With a career spanning seven decades, his works document some of history’s most radical transitions. From his early days photographing World War II in Germany to more than sixty years shedding light on South Africa’s Apartheid and revolution, Schadeberg’s work is legendary. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/seven-decades-of-jurgen-schadeberg/#685 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 21:44:54 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/the-balcony-jump-academy-professional-practice-workshop-8-9-december-2012/ 8-9 December 2012 begins the first of Balcony Jump's new series of intensive photography workshops. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/the-balcony-jump-academy-professional-practice-workshop-8-9-december-2012/#682 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:38:48 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/warphotography-opens-in-houston-texas/ The complex and profound relationship between war and photography is examined in the unprecedented exhibition, WAR/PHOTOGRAPHY: Images of Armed Conflict and Its Aftermath, beginning Sunday 11th November at the Museum of Fine Arts (MFAH) in Houston, Texas. Following Houston, the works will begin a national tour. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/warphotography-opens-in-houston-texas/#687 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 21:24:14 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/fotoweek-dc/ From 9-18th November, FotoWeek features exhibitions from the Magnum Foundation/Reporters without Borders and the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, as well as seminars ranging in topics including documentary storytelling, multimedia, nature photography and book-making and marketing. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/fotoweek-dc/#686 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:32:03 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/sony-australia-masterclass-series-2012/ Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics, or an advanced photographer considering making photography a career - there's a Masterclass for you. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/sony-australia-masterclass-series-2012/#684 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:33:01 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/the-human-endeavour-collective-presents-glasgow-effect/ The Human Endeavour Collective presents a multimedia documentary photography project, Glasgow Effect, that examines why Glasgow's issues are unique and far more prevalent than those of any other post-industrial city in the UK. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/the-human-endeavour-collective-presents-glasgow-effect/#683 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:33:40 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/back-to-the-future-with-irina-werning/ As the South America tour continues, we speak to Irina Werning to find out how the first part of the tour turned out thus far. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/back-to-the-future-with-irina-werning/#679 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:41:47 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/the-mexican-suitcase/ WPO’s Astrid Merget speaks with Trisha Ziff, director of The Mexican Suitcase, screening in London this November. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/the-mexican-suitcase/#675 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:03:00 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/the-white-picture-a-new-look-at-women-in-war/ While war has always been a commonly documented subject, few journalists seem to focus on the gendered aspects of conflict. Photojournalist and documentary photographer Alison Baskerville changes all this. This month, The Royal British Legion and the Gallery@Oxo present The White Picture: The Hidden World of Women in Combat, an exhibit featuring Baskerville's work in Helmand, Afghanistan. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/the-white-picture-a-new-look-at-women-in-war/#674 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:52:20 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/nelli-palomki-sons-of-nakhimov/ Sons of Nakhimov, displayed at the Wapping Project Bankside, addresses the relationship between photography and memory. Palomäki says her portraits are a way of remaining connected to someone, preserving their essence. “This is how I remember them,” she says. “I wonder how they remember me”. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/nelli-palomki-sons-of-nakhimov/#672 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:47:53 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/reuters-announces-the-wider-image/ Reuters’ newest iPad app seeks to “bring Reuters photography and information to life through an entirely new interactive experience,” the international news provider announced this week. The Wider Image positions itself to allow both users and photojournalists to interact with news beyond the headlines alone. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/reuters-announces-the-wider-image/#673 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:16:16 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/winter-in-america-justin-maxon-and-erin-trieb/ An exhibition of FotoVisura grant winners http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/winter-in-america-justin-maxon-and-erin-trieb/#671 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:21:03 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/call-for-entries-lpa-student-challenges/ LPA Student Challenges finds and promotes emerging photographic talent. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/call-for-entries-lpa-student-challenges/#670 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:14:23 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/south-african-apartheid-photographer-alf-khumalo-dies/ The famous South African photographer whose images helped bring an end to Apartheid has died. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/south-african-apartheid-photographer-alf-khumalo-dies/#669 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:08:56 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/wpo-and-magenta-foundation-present/ Students are invited on November 24th to join a free day at Photo Fusion, where WPO, Magenta Foundation and invited experts will discuss the importance of applying for awards, grants and other sources of funding to start their career off with a boost. The Flash Forward Exhibition will also be taking place at Photo Fusion, presented by the Magenta Foundation. Find out more... http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/wpo-and-magenta-foundation-present/#666 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:51:12 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/sue-steward-on-william-klein-daido-moriyama/ When I left the Telegraph newspaper over a decade ago, my editor presented me with a large framed photograph of a little girl standing in a New York street, smiling at the camera. It was a William Klein print... http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/sue-steward-on-william-klein-daido-moriyama/#665 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:05:14 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/news-bulletin-african-art-may-get-london-fair/ By Anna Somers Cocks. From Frieze daily edition http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/news-bulletin-african-art-may-get-london-fair/#664 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:24:18 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/william-klein-daido-moriyama/ Exhibition opening at the Tate Modern 10 October 2012 to 20 January 2013 http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/william-klein-daido-moriyama/#663 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 10:18:28 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/the-new-york-times-magazine-photographs-exhibition/ Barcelona, Spain http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/the-new-york-times-magazine-photographs-exhibition/#662 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:40:14 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/photography-exhibitions/man-on-the-moon-a-look-back-at-apollo/ November 16, 2012 to January 7, 2013 Johnson Space Center Houston Houston, Texas http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/photography-exhibitions/man-on-the-moon-a-look-back-at-apollo/#661 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:25:11 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/can-instagram-change-photography-wpo-gives-its-view/ WPO’s Creative Director, Astrid Merget, and World Photographic Academy member Pedro Meyer were interviewed by largest Russian news agency RIA Novosti about the effect of Instagram on photography. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/can-instagram-change-photography-wpo-gives-its-view/#658 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:26:59 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/william-klein-paintings-etc/ For the first time in 60 years, rare and unseen works by the internationally acclaimed artist William Klein, will be presented by HackelBury Fine Art in London from 21 September to 20 December 2012. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/william-klein-paintings-etc/#660 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:17:43 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/news-highlight-frctured-lives-the-aftermath-of-genocide/ A new London and Online Exhibition http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/news-highlight-frctured-lives-the-aftermath-of-genocide/#659 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:53:21 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/hasselblad-and-sony-in-partnership-to-enrich-product-offerings-1/ Hasselblad and Sony usher in a ‘new dawn’ with a long-term partnership that will enable the high-end medium format camera manufacturer to diversify for the first time into new market segments. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/hasselblad-and-sony-in-partnership-to-enrich-product-offerings-1/#656 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:20:05 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/photography-exhibitions/photomonth-east-london/ International Photography Festival, 1 October – 30 November 2012 http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/photography-exhibitions/photomonth-east-london/#657 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:51:38 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/news-highlight-celebrate-the-power-of-imaging-with-sony-at-photokina/ Full-frame sensors feature across Translucent Mirror, Cyber-shot™ and NEX Handycam® line-up http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/news-highlight-celebrate-the-power-of-imaging-with-sony-at-photokina/#654 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:51:16 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/2013-sony-world-photography-awards-judges-announced/ The World Photography Organisation is proud to announce the judging panels for the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/2013-sony-world-photography-awards-judges-announced/#649 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:25:45 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/the-future-of-photography/ Sony and the World Photography Organisation hosts a global symposium on photography education http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/the-future-of-photography/#648 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:26:25 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/remembering-prabuddha/ A tribute to photographer Prabuddha Dasgupta by Pablo Bartholomew http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/remembering-prabuddha/#647 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 12:27:33 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/wpo-launches-new-translations-of-our-website/ Today we announce the launch of four new translations of our website - www.worldphoto.org. In addition to the five current translations. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/wpo-launches-new-translations-of-our-website/#640 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 10:37:58 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/the-2013-sony-world-photography-awards-is-now-open-for-entries/ The 2013 Sony World Photography Awards, organised by the World Photography Organisation (WPO), are now open for entries. Each year the Sony World Photography Awards uncover and celebrate the very best in international contemporary photography. To date, over 430,000 photographs from 178 countries have been submitted. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/the-2013-sony-world-photography-awards-is-now-open-for-entries/#638 Thu, 31 May 2012 21:57:20 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/new-youth-winner-for-the-2012-sony-world-photography-awards-announced/ Ukrainian photographer, Karyna Sembe, has been named as the overall winner of the Youth Award at the 2012 Sony World Photography Awards. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/new-youth-winner-for-the-2012-sony-world-photography-awards-announced/#635 Wed, 16 May 2012 13:57:33 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/2012-kraszna-krausz-book-awards-1/ Winners Announced http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/2012-kraszna-krausz-book-awards-1/#633 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:08:39 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/sony-world-photography-awards-2012-liris-dor-and-winners-announced/ And the winners are... http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/sony-world-photography-awards-2012-liris-dor-and-winners-announced/#630 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:35:56 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/the-londoners-photography-competition-winner-announced/ Shortlist & Winner http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/the-londoners-photography-competition-winner-announced/#632 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:36:40 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/the-big-egg-hunt-winners-announced/ Shortlisted and Winner http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/the-big-egg-hunt-winners-announced/#631 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:19:46 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/william-klein-to-receive-outstanding-contribution-to-photography-award/ William Klein, one of the 20th century’s most important and influential photographers and film-makers, will receive the Outstanding Contribution to Photography Award at the 2012 Sony World Photography Awards. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/william-klein-to-receive-outstanding-contribution-to-photography-award/#627 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:13:28 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/ed-vaizey-minister-of-culture/ Thursday 26 April 2012, 19.30 http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/ed-vaizey-minister-of-culture/#628 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:00:19 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/sony-world-photography-awards-2012-open-and-youth-category-winners-announced/ The World Photography Organisation announces the Open and Youth category winners in the 2012 Sony World Photography Awards. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/sony-world-photography-awards-2012-open-and-youth-category-winners-announced/#625 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:44:02 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/2012-kraszna-krausz-book-awards/ Best Photography Book and Best Moving Image Book shortlists http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/2012-kraszna-krausz-book-awards/#626 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:22:31 GMT http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/student-focus-competition-shortlist-announced/ Student Focus has established itself as the world’s most high-profile student photography award and is open to universities worldwide that run a photography programme. The 2012 competition has attracted entries from over 200 institutions across six continents, having grown from just ten European universities in 2007, its inaugural year. http://worldphoto.org/news-and-events/wpo-news/student-focus-competition-shortlist-announced/#616 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:30:17 GMT