VISA POUR L’IMAGE 2024
Discover the world's leading photojournalism festival, Visa pour l'Image, and how Canon will be supporting and celebrating the best in visual storytelling for the 35th consecutive year.
Proud partner for 35 years
Canon at Visa pour l’Image 2024
Get hands on with our latest products
Visitors will have an opportunity to speak with product experts and get hands on with the latest Canon cameras, lenses and fine art printers, including the EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II.
Canon Professional Services (CPS)
Expert technicians from CPS will be available for accredited photographers, providing a check-and-clean service of their Canon equipment. Professional photographers will also have an opportunity to take out the latest Canon cameras on loan.
Fine Art Printing
In celebration of Canon’s 35years partnership with Visa pour l’Image, accredited professionals will be able to have an image from their portfolio printed on Canon’s new fine art printers.
This year’s grants
Canon and Visa pour l’Image will officially present the winners of the 2024 Canon Female Photojournalist and Canon Video Grant - Short Film Documentary. Each winner will receive €8,000 funding to support the completion of a photographic reportage which will be exhibited at the 2024 festival.
Canon Student Development Programme
For the eighth successive year, Canon will be running its prestigious Student Development Programme. 25 aspiring photographers from across EMEA will be hosted for an exclusive programme comprising lectures, portfolio reviews and guided exhibition tours at Visa pour l’Image.
Past Visa pour l'Image Events
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.
2023
How to pitch to photo editors
Tips from the industry on how to pitch a photojournalism project, stand out from the crowd and get hired by a photo editor.
Como manter o público cativado
Como é que o fotojornalismo conta uma história e como podes criar histórias dinâmicas? Os principais especialistas partilham os seus conhecimentos.
2022
Canon offers dedicated grant for short video documentary
The Canon Video Grant – Short Film Documentary recognises the best emerging talent worldwide in documentary filmmaking.
Construir um portefólio de fotografia vencedor
Quatro profissionais da indústria partilham as suas sugestões sobre a preparação do portefólio de fotografia perfeito, desde a criação de uma narrativa à apresentação do seu trabalho.
James Nachtwey on why photojournalism is crucial for a thriving democracy
Conviction, passion and commitment: the renowned photographer reveals what drives him to document humanity.
Programa de desenvolvimento para estudantes da Canon: o que aprendi
Está a pensar candidatar-se ao Programa de desenvolvimento para estudantes da Canon? Cinco estudantes do grupo de 2022 partilham as suas sugestões para tirar o máximo proveito.
2021
How the Canon Female Photojournalist Grant changes lives
Six diverse documentary photographers explain why the Canon Female Photojournalist Grant was a pivotal moment in their careers.
How do we combat misinformation in photojournalism?
Manipulated and 'deepfake' images are on the rise, but how much of a threat do they really pose? Three industry experts give their views.
Aprender a aperfeiçoar o estilo fotográfico
A aclamada fotógrafa de documentários e recém-graduada, Bebe Blanco Agterberg, e a busca da sua voz profissional.
O estudante fotógrafo que faz a cobertura das histórias nunca antes vistas do Congo
A pátria de Guerchom Ndebo não tem sido devidamente representada nos meios de comunicação social. Com apenas 22 anos, está a mudar essa realidade, captando imagens para organizações como a Getty Images e a AFP.
Supporting life in rural Alaska: photographing bush pilots
Meet the 2021 Canon Female Photojournalist Grant winner who will be documenting this vital service.
2020
The most important tech of the decade
Brent Stirton, Ilvy Njiokiktjien and other leading photojournalists reveal the game-changing tech that's had the biggest impact on their work.
Meet the recipients of the 2020 Canon grants
Two documentary projects championing women will come to life thanks to Canon's Female Photojournalist Award and its inaugural Video Grant.
What not to miss at Visa pour l'Image 2020
Visa pour l'Image 2020 is a festival of firsts, from all-new online screenings to the recipient of the inaugural Canon Video Grant.
Impulsione a sua carreira de fotojornalista com a Canon
Aprenda com os melhores da indústria no Programa para estudantes da Canon durante o festival de fotojornalismo Visa pour l'Image.
2019
Quando os motivos se tornam nos contadores de histórias: Unfiltered
A Canon e o projeto "Unfiltered" do Comité Internacional da Cruz Vermelha (ICRC) estão a oferecer ferramentas e formações às pessoas em áreas instáveis para que possam contar as suas próprias histórias através da fotografia.
Conselhos de negócio profissionais para entrar no fotojornalismo
Os melhores fotojornalistas e editores de fotografia partilham as suas sugestões para seguir uma carreira no setor.
Qual é a importância do vídeo para um futuro fotojornalista?
Com a procura cada vez maior do formato de vídeo, como é que a próxima geração de fotojornalistas se sente relativamente às suas utilizações criativas e à sua capacidade de as filmar?
Debate entre fotojornalistas: o que mantém as mulheres fora do setor?
No festival de fotojornalismo Visa Pour l’Image, três vencedoras do prémio Canon Female Photojournalist conversam sobre as barreiras que as mulheres enfrentam.
A tale of two cities in the shadow of Silicon Valley
2018 Canon Female Photojournalist Award winner Laura Morton on capturing the similarities bridging wealth divides in two Californian cities.
What not to miss at Visa pour l'Image 2019
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.
2019 Canon Female Photojournalism Award winner named
Armenian photographer Anush Babajanyan wins this year's prestigious award to document families in the South Caucasus region.
2018
The best of Visa pour l’Image 2018
After another inspirational Visa pour l’Image, we reveal some of the highlights from this French festival of photojournalism.
Opiniões dos estudantes sobre o futuro do fotojornalismo
Descubra como a próxima geração de fotojornalistas aprendeu com profissionais do Visa pour l'Image 2018.
What not to miss at Visa pour l'Image 2018
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.
Canon Female Photojournalist 2018 winner revealed
The American documentary photographer wins the 2018 Canon award to document the income inequality around Silicon Valley.
Catalina Martin-Chico on Colombia’s peacetime baby boom
We interview the 2017 Canon Female Photojournalist Award winner about her heartfelt project.
Tech-focused live Twitter Q+A round-up
Predicting the future, dispelling myths and offering much-needed advice, find our answers to your Twitter questions...
The best of Visa pour l’Image 2017
After another inspirational Visa pour l’Image, we reveal some of the highlights from this ground-breaking French festival of photojournalism.
Canon Professional Services offers vital support to members
Photojournalists flocking to Visa pour l'Image can get free equipment checks and cleans through their Canon Professional Services membership.
Canon’s Female Photojournalist 2017 is Catalina Martin-Chico
Photojournalist Catalina Martin-Chico plans to report on the baby boom among female FARC guerillas in Colombia. Here, she explains why...
Opiniões dos estudantes sobre o futuro do fotojornalismo
A próxima geração de fotojornalistas conversou com os fotógrafos Magnum no Visa pour l’Image e partilhou as suas esperanças e planos para o futuro.
Five of the best activities at Visa pour l’Image
The countdown is on to Visa pour l’Image 2017, and these are the Canon Experience Zone events you definitely don’t want to miss...