The international festival of photojournalism, Visa Pour l’Image, returns from 29 August 2020. This year, the festival welcomes visitors from around the world online, for a series of virtual exhibitions, roundtable discussions, screenings and award presentations. In addition, Canon will host an exclusive programme of events in its virtual lounge.
Canon will host a series of online lectures, screenings, webinars and a panel discussion with leading photojournalists, editors and industry professionals. Here is the full agenda.
From 2 – 5 September, 210 photography students will attend a programme of webinars and virtual portfolio reviews, as well as receive a limited edition book featuring the photography of the 2020 alumni. Here is a showcase from the students of 2019.
From inspirational exhibitions and revealing talks to product demonstrations and more, here you will find all the best Canon-related stories from the Perpignan event.
Brent Stirton, Ilvy Njiokiktjien and other leading photojournalists reveal the game-changing tech that's had the biggest impact on their work.
Two documentary projects championing women will come to life thanks to Canon's Female Photojournalist Award and its inaugural Video Grant.
Visa pour l'Image 2020 is a festival of firsts, from all-new online screenings to the recipient of the inaugural Canon Video Grant.
The Canon Video Grant – Short Film Documentary recognises the best emerging talent worldwide in documentary filmmaking.
Six diverse documentary photographers explain why the Canon Female Photojournalist Grant was a pivotal moment in their careers.
Learn from the best in the business at the Canon Student Programme during Visa pour l'Image photojournalism festival.
Want to get published? Three professional photo editors reveal the dos and don'ts of successful story pitching.
How Canon and the ICRC's Unfiltered project gives people in unstable areas the tools and training to tell their own stories through photography.
Leading photojournalists and photo editors share their tips for making a career in the industry.
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Leading photojournalists at Visa pour l'Image 2019 discuss the developments that have made the biggest difference to their working lives.
With demand for video ever growing, how do the next generation of photojournalists feel about its creative uses and their ability to shoot it?
At the Visa Pour l’Image photojournalism festival, three Canon Female Photojournalist Award winners discuss the barriers women face.
2018 Canon Female Photojournalist Award winner Laura Morton on capturing the similarities bridging wealth divides in two Californian cities.
The annual festival of photojournalism in Perpignan, France, celebrates photography excellence and the next generation of visual storytellers. Here are some highlights to look out for.
Armenian photographer Anush Babajanyan wins this year's prestigious award to document families in the South Caucasus region.
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How the next generation of photojournalists learnt from working professionals at Visa pour l'Image 2018.
A top magazine editor provides her tips on preparing the perfect photography portfolio, from the images you choose to the design of the portfolio itself.
The annual festival of photojournalism in Perpignan, France, offers an exciting range of exhibitions, lectures and more. Here are some highlights to look out for.
The American documentary photographer wins the 2018 Canon award to document the income inequality around Silicon Valley.
We interview the 2017 Canon Female Photojournalist Award winner about her heartfelt project.
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After another inspirational Visa pour l’Image, we reveal some of the highlights from this ground-breaking French festival of photojournalism.
Photojournalists flocking to Visa pour l'Image can get free equipment checks and cleans through their Canon Professional Services membership.
Photojournalist Catalina Martin-Chico plans to report on the baby boom among female FARC guerillas in Colombia. Here, she explains why...
The next generation of photojournalists met Magnum photographers at Visa pour l’Image and shared their hopes and plans for their futures.
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