Silver Camera 2024

Which photo will move you the most?

Explore the Netherlands’ finest news photos from the past year at the Silver Camera. This year marks a special occasion, as we are celebrating the 75th edition. The exhibition showcases over 200 winning photos from the 2023 Silver Camera – the most prestigious Dutch prize for photojournalists. It offers a retrospective of 2023 through the lenses of the Netherlands’ top photographers, covering news, politics, sports, art, culture and entertainment.

3rd Prize – Regional News Series – Remko de Waal – Storm Poly Hits Haarlem

1st Prize Documentary International | Sakir Khader – Life on the West Bank before 7 October

2023 Silver Camera Winner

Sakir Khader, a Palestinian-Dutch documentary photographer and filmmaker, claimed the 2023 Silver Camera with his powerful black and white series ‘Life on the West Bank before 7 October’. The jury said the following: ‘The series stands out for its photographic quality and emotional impact. You can see the photographer’s longstanding engagement with this subject, as well as his ability to connect with the region’s residents. This series sheds light on the fact that, while global attention has been on Gaza since 7 October, the inhabitants of the West Bank have likewise endured high tensions throughout the year, with tragic consequences.’

Credits for photo in header: 1st Prize Documentary International | Sakir Khader – Life on the West Bank before 7 October