Each month The Associated Press honors photographers for outstanding coverage while on assignment.

The winners of the July 2025 AP Photo Contest are Jehad Alshrafi for News Photography Single Image, for his photo of Hossam Azzam holding the body of his child, Amir, who was killed in an Israeli military airstrike on Gaza, at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.

Julio Cortez for News Photography Story, for his coverage of the deadly flooding in central Texas.

Julia Demaree Nikhinson for Feature Photography Single Image, for her photo of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt fixing her dress collar before an interview with Fox News at the White House in Washington.

Aaron Favila for Feature Photography Story, for his coverage of a wedding in the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines following heavy rains.

Ng Han Guan for Sports Photography Single Image, for his photo of Dennis Gonzalez Boneu and Iris Tio Casas of Spain competing in the mixed duet free final of artistic swimming at the World Aquatics Championships, in Singapore.

Kirsty Wigglesworth for Sports Photography Story, for her coverage of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London

Congratulations to all the photographers for their outstanding work. This month’s winning images, judged by Pamela Hassell, are featured below.

News Photography Single Image | Jehad Alshrafi

Israel Palestinians

Hossam Azzam holds the body of his child, Amir, who was killed in an Israeli military airstrike on Gaza, at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)

News Photography Story | Julio Cortez

Extreme Weather Texas

A Camp Mystic sign is seen near the entrance to the establishment along the banks of the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Hunt, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Extreme Weather Texas

People react as they inspect an area outside sleeping quarters at Camp Mystic along the banks of the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Hunt, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Extreme Weather Texas

People climb over debris on a bridge atop the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Ingram. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Extreme Weather Texas

Officials comb through the banks of the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Hunt, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Extreme Weather Texas

People look through belongings on a camp trunk at Camp Mystic along the banks of the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Hunt, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Extreme Weather Texas

An article of clothing displays patches while resting on a tree across the Guadalupe River from Camp Mystic after a flash flood swept through the area Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Hunt, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Extreme Weather Texas

Military personnel carry a camp trunk salvaged down river from Camp Mystic along the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Hunt, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Extreme Weather Texas

An official looks out a helicopter while flying over Camp Mystic along the banks of the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Hunt, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Extreme Weather Texas

Officials ride a boat as they arrive to assist with a recovery effort at Camp Mystic along the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Hunt, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Extreme Weather Texas

Rescue workers are seen on land and on a boat as they search for missing people near Camp Mystic along the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Hunt, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Extreme Weather Texas

Officials are seen in the Guadalupe River as they assist in recovery efforts after a flash flood swept through the area Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Hunt, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Extreme Weather Texas

A Sheriff’s deputy pauses while combing through the banks of the Guadalupe River near Camp Mystic after a flash flood swept through the area Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Hunt, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Feature Photography Single Image | Julia Demaree Nikhinson

Trump

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt fixes her dress collar before an interview with Fox News at the White House, Monday, July 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Feature Photography Story | Aaron Favila

Philippines Flooded Wedding

Newlyweds Jade Rick Verdillo right, and Jamaica kiss during their wedding at the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Philippines Flooded Wedding

Bride Jamaica Agular prepares to enter the flooded Barasoain church for her wedding in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Philippines Flooded Wedding

Bride Jamaica Aguilar, left, arranges her gown beside barefoot groom Jade Rick Verdillo, second from right, during their wedding at the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Philippines Flooded Wedding

Wedding guests walk inside the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Philippines Flooded Wedding

Bride Jamaica Agular walks down the aisle during her wedding at the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Philippines Flooded Wedding

Jade Rick Verdillo right, and Jamaica sit for their wedding ceremony at the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Philippines Flooded Wedding

Guests attend a wedding at the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Philippines Flooded Wedding

A wedding guest holds a flower during a wedding at the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Philippines Flooded Wedding

Guests leave their shoes on a pew during a wedding at the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Philippines Flooded Wedding

Groomsmen and guests stand knee deep in floodwaters wearing the traditional barong tagalog at Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Philippines Flooded Wedding

Newlyweds Jade Rick Verdillo right, and Jamaica walk hand in hand during their wedding at the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Philippines Flooded Wedding

Newlyweds Jade Rick Verdillo, center, and Jamaica pose with a kiss as guests cheer at the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Sports Photography Single | Ng Han Guan

Singapore Swimming Worlds

Dennis Gonzalez Boneu and Iris Tio Casas of Spain compete in the mixed duet free final of artistic swimming at the World Aquatics Championships, in Singapore, Friday, July 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Sports Photography Story | Kirsty Wigglesworth

Britain Wimbledon Tennis

August Holmgren of Denmark serves to Tomas  Machac of Czech Republic during their second round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 3, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Britain Wimbledon Tennis

Ben Shelton of the U.S. reacts during the men's singles fourth round match against Lorenzo Sonego of Italy at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, July 7, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Britain Wimbledon Tennis

Frances Tiafoe of the U.S. rests during his first round men's single match against Elmer Moller of Denmark at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Britain Wimbledon Tennis

Xinyu Wang of China plays a return to Zeynep Sonmez of Turkey during their second round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 3, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Britain Wimbledon Tennis

Iga Swiatek of Poland celebrates winning the women's singles final match against Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 12, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Britain Wimbledon Tennis

Frances Tiafoe, of the U.S., prepares to serve as droplets of sweat fall from his chin during his first round men's single match against Elmer Moller of Denmark at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Britain Wimbledon Tennis

Jannik Sinner of Italy plays a return to Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during the men's singles final match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 13, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Britain Wimbledon Tennis

Britain's Cameron Norrie returns to Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during a quarterfinal men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Britain Wimbledon Tennis

Iga Swiatek of Poland celebrates winning the women's singles final match against Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. on the balcony of Centre Court at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 12, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Britain Wimbledon Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates winning the men's semifinal singles match against Taylor Fritz of the U.S. at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 11, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Britain Wimbledon Tennis

Novak Djokovic of Serbia serves to Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia during a third round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Britain Wimbledon Tennis

The sun sets as Gael Monfils of France plays a return to Marton Fucsovics of Hungary in their second round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 3, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Lead photo: Frances Tiafoe of the U.S. rests during his first round men's single match against Elmer Moller of Denmark at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)