Frankfurt am Main, 23 Jun - The European Pressphoto Agency B.V. (EPA Images)has opened applications for the second edition of its Advanced Programme inInternational News Photography, which will begin in autumn 2026.
Part of the EPA Academy and launched in 2025, the programme is a comprehensive 12-month course designed for emerging photographers seeking to specialize in the rapidly evolving field of news photography. Participants receive in-depth instruction in the technical, journalistic, and creative skills required to capture compelling news imagery, while also developing expertise in the critical discipline of photo editing.
Through monthly seminars, practical workshops, online sessions, and a two months on-the-job training, students gain practical experience in visual story telling and learn how to produce and edit impactful news content for international audiences.
Hosted on-site in Frankfurt at the headquarters of EPA Images, a leading international news photo agency, the programme provides an exceptional learning environment at the heart of a global visual news organisation.
The programme brings together emerging visual storytellers from around the world who are ready to take the next step in their professional development.The inaugural EPA Academy cohort included ten talented participants fromGermany, the Netherlands, and other countries.
“We are proud to launch the second edition of the EPA Academy AdvancedProgramme in International News Photography,” said Vicente Poveda, ChiefCommercial Officer at EPA Images. “This programme offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from professionals working at the forefront of global news coverage while preparing participants for the realities and demands of today’s visual news industry.”
For more information on the programme, including application details, visit https://epaimages.com/epa-academy
European Pressphoto Agency B.V. (rebranded as EPA Images) was established inNovember 1984 through an agreement among seven European news agencies. Thefounders’ vision was driven by the demand for an independent, high-quality picture service originally designed for the European media market. In early 2003, EPA Imagesmade its service available worldwide, marking the beginning of its global operations. In2014, EPA Images launched its global video service. Today’s EPA Images’ photo andvideo services are based on a broad network of visual journalists worldwide, as well as on the daily production of its eight member agencies: ANA-MPA, ANP, ANSA, EFE, KEYSTONE-SDA, LUSA, MIT, and PAP, all of which are market leaders in their respective countries.