The international photography competition for professional photographers takes place annually. Participants must send in a photo reportage portfolio containing up to 12 current pictures.
The highly esteemed and coveted international award for high quality reportage photography has been presented since 1979, the year marking the 100th year anniversary of the birth of Oskar Barnack. The prize is awarded by Leica Camera AG in cooperation with the organization committee of Rencontres Internationales de la Photographie, Arles (France) and is presented in the sum of 5,000 Euro or a Leica system of the same value.
