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The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant supports young and emerging photographers as they embark on their career in the world of photojournalism. We offer financial support, mentorship and ongoing assistance for the promotion of their work. Importantly, the recipient becomes part of a network of past recipients and an extended family of people who care deeply about the grant and believe in the importance of photojournalism. The grant started over three decades ago in honour of photojournalist Ian Parry who died while on assignment for The Sunday Times during the Romanian revolution in 1989 at the age of 24. Each year we hold a free and globally reaching open call and award The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant which strives to spotlight new talent in photojournalism.
Our recipients are global
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Are you 24 or under, or enrolled in a full time photographic course?
Entries for the 2025 Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant will open on 1st May 2025.
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‘It’s time to bring back photojournalism and start showing the public what’s going on out there in the world’
Sir Don McCullin on the importance of The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant
Committed to diversity.
Each year the IPPG receives submissions from all over the world. We value the importance of variety and hearing from voices from all walks of life. We are proud to see gender equality in our submissions, historically the IPPG submissions have had a 50/50 gender split. We embrace diversity, championing photojournalism based on the calibre of their submission.
Recipients
Recipients
Board of Trustees
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Aidan Sullivan
Chairman and Founder
Aidan's media career spans 5 decades, from working as a photographer covering global events to Director of Photography at The Sunday Times and Vice President of Getty Images. Aidan is CEO of his company Verbatim which working with many of the worlds most respected storytellers producing visual content for leading brands, advertising companies and non profit organizations. -
Harriet Logan
Executive Director and Former Recipient
Harriet Logan was the second recipient of the Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant in 1992. She worked as a photojournalist for many years before moving into commercial photography. She is the co-curator of the Incite Project - an active collection of issue driven photographs. -
Ailsa Stoddart
Trustee
My husband was the photographer Tom Stoddart, and I am responsible for his photographic archive. It is important that Tom’s photography continues to be accessible, and my role is to promote his work through social media and Gallery exhibitions. During his illness Tom was cared for by Macmillan Nurses and The Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Foundation, it is my ongoing commitment to promote and Fundraise for these charities.
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Emma Blau
Trustee
Emma Blau FRSA has been at the forefront of visual culture her whole life. As an award-winning photographic artist with work held in the National Portrait Gallery, London, curator, commentator, gallerist, public speaker, vintage clothes collector and singer, Emma believes there is always something memorable to be shared and talked about in the visual world around us, wherever we are.
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Sir Don McCullin CBE
Patron Meritorious
Sir Don McCullin became the Patron of the IPPG at it’s inception in 1990 and has been a member of the board for over three decades.
He is one of our greatest living photographers. Few have enjoyed a career so long; none one of such variety and critical acclaim. For the past 50 years he has proved himself a photojournalist without equal, whether documenting the poverty of London’s East End, or the horrors of wars in Africa, Asia or the Middle East. Simultaneously he has proved an adroit artist capable of beautifully arranged still lifes, soulful portraits and moving landscapes.
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Charles Parry
Trustee and Family Member
Ian’s second eldest brother. Once a nuclear engineer, management consultant and author, he is now happily retired. He can still just about manage hiking, cricket and football but is starting to prefer a good bottle of wine.
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John Parry
Trustee and Family Member
Elder brother of Ian. Originally an electronics engineer working on Radar and Space satellite development, now semi-retired and working part-time as a sensory analyst profiling beers in a food laboratory; a tough job but someone’s got to do it.
Amateur photographer and cider maker. First took up photography at college and my brother Ian got interested in my camera gear and took up the hobby.
Advisory Committee
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Aïda Muluneh
Photographer & Founder of Addis Foto Fest
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Angela Jimu
Photographer & co-founder of the Zimbabwe Association of Female Photographers
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Carol Allen-Storey
Photojournalist and Patron
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Cheryl Newman
Artist & Independent Curator of Photography
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Dod Miller
Photographer
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Dylan Efinger
Graphic Designer, Lazy Oaf
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Edmund Clark
Reader in the Political Image, MA Photojournalism, LCC
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Farzana Hossen
Photographer & Former Recipient
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Fiona Shields
Head of Photography, Guardian News & Media
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Francesca Filippini Pinto
Art Consultant
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Giles Duley
Photographer, writer, chef and CEO of the Legacy of War Foundation
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Gwen Lee
Director, Singapore International Photography Festival
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Joanna Vestey
Photographer & Associate Lecturer, University of Plymouth
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Jon Jones
Head of Photography, Tortoise Media
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Julie Bonzon
Art Historian, Photography Curator and Writer
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Kalpesh Lathigra
Artist & Visiting Lecturer
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Lars Boering
Director, European Journalism Centre
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Lauren Walsh
Director of the Gallatin Photojournalism Lab, New York University
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Maisie Crow
Photographer, Film Director & Former Recipient
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Marcelo Pérez del Carpio
Photojournalist & Former Recipient
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Michael Aboya
Photographer & Adobe Lightroom Ambassador
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Muhammed Muheisen
Photographer & Founder of Everyday Refugees Foundation
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Nanna Heitmann
Photographer and Former Recipient
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Olivier Laurent
Senior Photo Assignment Editor, Washington Post
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Ossain Raggi Gonzáles
Professor of Photography, Cuban University of Arts, Havana
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Rebecca McClelland
Executive Art Producer
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Siobhan Gaffan
Pro Marketing Manager, Canon Europe
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Simon Bainbridge
Editor, content strategy & lecturer in photography
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Simon Roberts
Photographer, Head of Advisory Committee
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Sophie Parker
Director, Photo London
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Tony Chambers
Creative Director, Editor & Design Consultant,
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Tracy Marshall-Grant
Director, Northern Narratives Gallery and Studios
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Tristan Lund
Curator, The Incite Project
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Veejay Villafranca
Visual Journalist
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Words from our partners
‘I am so proud to be part of the Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant and its vital legacy. Meaningful documentary work takes time and commitment, dedicated research and the ability to form relationships and build trust, often under difficult or challenging circumstances.
In supporting the endeavours of young photojournalists trying to make their way and fund projects, as well as helping them to find a platform for their work, this grant provides a valuable opportunity to tell new stories and surface talent. So many previous recipients of the award have gone on to develop careers as world class photojournalists but remain involved with the initiative that the mentoring and experience young candidates can benefit from is beyond measure.’
Fiona Shields, Head of Photography, The Guardian
‘Storytelling has always been at the core of Legacy of War Foundation, which is why we believe photography has the power to create real and sustained change. It is also a powerful tool in giving authorship to the communities we work with. We know the Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant shares those same values, which is why we are proud to be a partner, supporting the next generation of storytellers.’
Giles Duley, Founder and CEO, Legacy of War Foundation
‘As the world’s largest camera manufacturer, favoured by professionals and aspiring photographers alike, we are passionate about supporting the craft of visual storytelling and providing not only the tools, but also the opportunity, and platforms for up-and-coming talent to thrive. We are incredibly proud to continue our longstanding partnership with the Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant, and remain steadfast in our commitment to nurturing the next generation of professionals.’
Richard Shepherd, Product Marketing and Strategy Senior Manager, Canon