Night of Photojournalism

Fondation Carmignac, CatchLight, and Dysturb present the second edition of Night of Photojournalism on Saturday, November 9, 2024, in Paris, as part of PhotoSaintGermain festival. Produced by these three leading organizations in photojournalism with a shared commitment to harnessing the power of visuals to foster social change and civic engagement, the event will bring together over 100 photographers, journalists, photo editors, visual organizations, creative collectives, and digital content creators. Celebrating innovation in visual journalism, the Night of Photojournalism begins with panel conversations, the launch and opening reception of the CatchLight Global Fellowship Program, and continues into the night with a projected exhibition of photography by celebrated photojournalists from across the globe, accompanied by live music by Laurent Bardainne. It will also include a pop-up bar for connection and networking.

Exploring the state of democracies around the world in a year where 64 countries will hold elections. Photo essays and discussions will focus on voter rights, the rise of nationalism, and journalism’s role in holding governments accountable during this critical election year, amid shrinking industry resources and evolving approaches to photojournalism.

A global examination of women’s rights, from access to education and economic opportunity to healthcare, equal pay, and reproductive rights.

A visual exploration of climate change’s impact on the planet, highlighting rising sea levels, melting ice caps, and shifting weather patterns, with photographs bringing to life the data gathered by scientists, giving context to how it impacts human life, and showcasing the beauty of life on earth.

A reflection on the spirit of competition and teamwork, featuring photo essays inspired by the recent Olympic Games and global sporting achievements.

The Fondation Carmignac was founded in 2000 by Edouard Carmignac, a French entrepreneur, CEO and Chairman of asset management company Carmignac. It is structured around three main pillars: the Carmignac Collection of contemporary art, the Villa Carmignac, an art venue on Porquerolles Island that hosts temporary exhibitions, and the Carmignac Photojournalism Award which was created in 2009 to support photographers in the field.Every year, the Carmignac Photojournalism Award funds the production of an investigative photo reportage on human rights violations and geo-strategic issues in the world. It provides the laureates with human and financial resources to carry out their project and produces both a monograph and a traveling exhibition.

CatchLight is a visual-first media organization that leverages the power of visual storytelling to inform, connect, and transform communities. They bring resources and organizations together to discover, develop, and amplify visual storytellers at all levels. The organization invests in the future of visual storytelling through two fellowship programs. The CatchLight Local Fellowship seeks to establish the long-term sustainability of visual journalism by pairing partner newsrooms with community-based visual journalists, Local Fellows, to provide inclusive, in-depth, accurate, and locally contextualized information to the public.

The annually provides three visionaries in the field grants to develop long-form storytelling projects, engage audiences, and continue their work as innovators and leaders defining the future of the field.

Dysturb is a creative agency and media organization that harnesses the power of storytelling and authenticity to create impactful campaigns in public spaces, schools, and on social media, promoting a fairer and more sustainable society. With a background in covering conflicts and humanitarian crises for over 15 years, photojournalists Pierre Terdjman and Benjamin Petit founded Dysturb to raise awareness, foster meaningful discussions, and challenge stereotypes.

The PhotoSaintGermain festival, organized by the eponymous association, created in 2010 and chaired by Benoît Sapiro, carries out each year a historical and prospective work, making room for emerging talents as well as for the most recognized artists of the history of photography. Organized in the heart of Paris, PhotoSaintGermain is anchored in a particular geography, rich in history and in culture, in the area of Saint-Germain-des-Prés; and seeks to gather and associate all the actors who constitute this particular topography. PhotoSaintGermain proposes a free and open access exhibition tour in a selection of museums, cultural centers, galleries and bookstores on the left bank, presenting a rich and eclectic program proposed by the associated galleries; as well as several original exhibitions and new projects conceived and produced by the festival.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Amphithéâtre Saint Côme, 5 Rue de l'École de Médecine, Paris, France