On Friday, December 2, La Lettre learned (through his agent, Alain Mingan) that the American photographer, James Nachtwey, will receive this year’s Dresden Award. The 25,000€ prize was first awarded in 2010 to Mikhail Gorbachev, for his role in nuclear disarmament. Last year’s...

05.12.2011[ read full story ]

The FotoEvidence Book Award will recognize a photo project documenting evidence of repression or a violation of human rights. The selected project will be published as part of a FotoEvidence series of photo books dedicated to the work of photographers whose commitment and courage c...

06.12.2011[ read full story ]

Since 1996, the "Voies Off" festival that runs every July alongside the Rencontres de la photographie d'Arles, has been offering a 2500 € award as well as a projection during the festival. It is open to photographers of all ages. A jury of professionals awards the author’s vis...

02.12.2011[ read full story ]

Created in 1955 by the Gens d’Image association, the annual Prix Nadar recognizes a single outstanding work of photography published in France over the course of the year.

01.12.2011[ read full story ]

The Beaux-Arts Academy Photography Award was created by Academy member Marc Ladreit de Lacharrière in March 2007. This mid-career prize is designed to help finance a professional photographer’s current project. With no age limit, the prize is open to French or foreign candidates ...

28.10.2011[ read full story ]

Created by the SCAM (Société Civile des Auteurs Multimédia) the Scam Grand Prize for portfolio work, the “Roger Pic Scam Award” in recognition of its creator Roger Pic, offers 4500€ and an exhibition at the Scam headquarters. The prize honors an author’s portfolio of 15 pictu...

28.10.2011[ read full story ]

The Fondation François Schneider recently announced the recipients of its “contemporary talent” prizes. With “water” as this year’s theme, the annual rewards are dedicated to helping seven unknown artists make one of their artistic dreams come true. The completed work would...

25.10.2011[ read full story ]

Dominic Bracco II specializes in documenting the effects of Mexican and North American policies on the border region where he was raised. He has degrees in journalism and Spanish literature from The University of Texas at Arlington. Past clients include The Wall Street Jour...

21.10.2011[ read full story ]

Last night at the Asia Society in New York, a packed auditorium attended the ceremony that presents this prestigious grant. There are many awards and grants ceremonies in our industry, and all aim to celebrate and highlight the work of talented women and men, however, there is ...

21.10.2011[ read full story ]

Coming of age for Swazi girls is tough. A tiny African nation of one million, Swaziland is ruled by one of the world's last remaining absolute monarchies. Its age-old tradition of polygamy and its relaxed attitude toward sexuality have met in a devastating combination for women...

21.10.2011[ read full story ]