‘A photograph captures light on a sensor or film. It is a record of a physical moment.’ ‘A photograph captures light on a sensor or film. It is a record of a physical moment.’ by Apr 24, 2026, 9:40 AM UTC Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. We love to muse over how “ real ” photography is defined here at The Verge now that generative AI is so prolific, and the World Press Photo competition might have the answer. The prestigious award celebrates the best of photojournalism, where capturing reality is paramount. The winning entry for 2026 — “ Separated by ICE ,” captured by photojournalist Carol Guzy — was announced yesterday. The harrowing photograph shows children clinging to their father after an immigration hearing.…