PRESS RELEASE: World Press Photo invites professional photographers and photojournalists to enter the 2009 World Press Photo contest, the 52nd such contest being held by the Holland-based organisation.
Entries can be sent by uploading images directly on the website from 1 December, or by mailing the entries by post or courier to World Press Photo, Jacob Obrechtstraat 26, 1071 KM Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
All entries must be received by 15 January 2009. First, second and third prizes will be announced in 10 categories. The jury’s verdict will be announced on 13 February.
For further details and an application form, log on to the WPP website.
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