World Press Photo Yearbook 2026 is the essential reference work for anyone interested in photojournalism, documentary photography, and contemporary history . For over 70 years, the independent non-profit organization World Press Photo in Amsterdam has awarded the most prestigious prizes in international press photography. The award-winning images in this yearbook document the events, emotions, and challenges of our present with an intensity that words alone could not achieve. Highlights: - The best press photos of the year – awarded the World Press Photo Award - International top photography in all categories: single images, stories, and long-term reports - An impressive contemporary document of our global present Whether for journalists, students, photography enthusiasts, or simply people who want to better understand our world – this yearbook brings together the most impressive visual testimonies of our time.