Rainbow

Florian Coëlo

Amazed and influenced by the richness and diversity of nature, my work explores the relationship between human beings and their territory and questions our intimate connection to climate change.

Sony World Photography Awards finalists and shortlists 2025 Professional competition

The Professional competition rewards outstanding series

Unter dem gleichen Himmel

Ludwig Spaude

For many years, I could not remember: Where was I when I was a child? My physical body was still bound to Berlin, but while dissociating, I escaped.

The duality of nature

Ekaterina Mikryukova

Each of my photos, no matter who or what I'm shooting, is a way to convey my own view of a moment or situation and an opportunity to share that view with other people.

Prix Pictet Humanity Explored

Prix Pictet Human presented by twelve international photographers

The Song of Trees

Julia Casesnoves

The Song of Trees is Julia Casesnoves's project that centres around trees as the main subject, exploring them as connectors within nature.

Sakir Khader Yawm al-Firak

Sakir Khader

Yawm al-Firak, Arabic for Day of Separation, is the first solo museum exhibition by the Palestinian-Dutch photographer Sakir Khader.

Ghost Trees - Vestiges of Change

Aya Okawa

In my mother’s home state, South Carolina, ghost forests are evocative reminders of impermanence and constant change.

The Distant Swell of the Open Ocean

Mara Magyarosi-Laytner

Mara Magyarosi-Laytner's The Distant Swell of the Open Ocean explores loss and liminal spaces, weaving family archives into a poignant study of absence and connection.

Green House

Kinga Owczennikow

This project presents viewers with photographs of natural and urban scenes in seeming harmonious coexistence.

Afterimage

Glish Group (Ana Shubina & Tim Glinin)

The afterimage is an optical illusion where an image persists visually after its source is gone.

Pano Threads

Giuseppe Satriani

I always wanted to include in the frame everything I perceived with my eyes.

Fear

Claudia Broekhoff

In my photographic compositions, mind and feelings are intertwined to explore emotions.

Ode to Idra

Francis Augusto

Ode to Idra chronicles my experience on the idyllic Greek island during my first artist residency.

In the Garden

Allison Plass

In my ongoing series, "In the Garden," I situate my husband and two teenage sons within imaginary frames of possibility.

Simbiosis

Rosa López de Diego

I love photography and experimenting with all kinds of techniques.

Birchwoods

Anna Bolt

I've always been fascinated by landscapes and dramatic atmospheres.

With a sweet touch of nature

Isabel Soares dos Reis

I try to express how important nature is and how it offers delicacy to everything it touches.

Darkness at the break of day

Kenneth Collins

These images represent my sense of the state of the world today with wars, climate change and the divisive nature of people around the world.

Frozen August

Jennifer Baron

I translate my feelings into my work using universal themes that deal with grief, trauma, loss and healing.

Jet Lag Disorder

Emily Fan Yang

My practice centers on photography and moving images to show the pervasive nature of ambiguity and liminality in human life.

The World of the Subconscious

Ann Zhulan

It is about self-recognition through an allegorical image of the Tree as a symbol of life.

Dreamscapes

Zemula Barr

I wanted to hold onto the important places and memories I had left behind while immersing myself in my new surroundings.

Untamed

Wendy Coombes

Nothing has the power to deliver calm and literally bring us down to earth from our busy lives, like Mother Nature.

Unseen trees

Ángel Diego

Trees are the direct connection with nature; they are the link with Mother Earth, and that is why they catch our gaze instantly, and their vision calms us.

Imprints

Charlotta Hauksdottir

The artworks are unique handmade sculptural pieces that address the important personal connection people have with nature.

Symphony of nature

Bernard BOSC

Our creativity evolves and depends on nature or our environment.

Human Stories

Issue nr. 5 2020

In Artdoc Photo Magazine Issue #5 2020, we bring stories that treat different aspects of human life. Andres Serrano photographed homeless people in the streets of Brussels. Gregg Segal shows children from all over the world surrounded by the food they eat. Nelson Morales brings his project about muxes, people considered to be a third gender. The exhibition Human Beings, not Human Skins, is an answer to the global phenomenon of racism. The essay The Selfie as a Neoliberal Commodity explains why we take selfies.‍

What is Art Photography

E-Guide on understanding photography as an art medium

Art photography is a compelling blend of creativity and visual storytelling, transcending traditional photography to stir the imagination and evoke emotions. It goes beyond capturing moments, using images to communicate ideas, provoke thought, and establish a deep connection with viewers. This guide explores the essence of art photography, revealing its role as a window into human experience and a reflection of societal issues. You’ll discover its power as a communication tool and its ability to merge art with documentary photography. Dive in to understand this expressive art form and unleash your creative potential through the lens.

How to read images

Learn how to read photographs as a visual language

We have to understand photography as a language. A photograph is an image in which various signs are embedded, just like texts have words. Words form a sentence, and the sentences together tell a story. We can read pictures the way we can read a book. We can search in the photograph and look for the meaning. But in a picture, there are no words and sentences. We have to grasp meaning from the totality of the image, in which every detail plays a part. In this guide, you will learn how to read images and the way the photographer produces meaning in photographs.

How to create a photo project

Create a meaningful story as a photo project

A photo project is more than just a collection of images—it's a unique narrative told through a harmonious blend of style, emotion, message, subject, and technique. Each photograph within the series works together to convey a compelling story. By approaching your photo series with the same care and intention as you would a written story, you can create a powerful visual narrative. Unlock the secrets to creating captivating photo projects with our comprehensive guide. Start creating your unique photo project today. In this guide, you will learn to develop a distinctive and personal visual language that sets your work apart. Learn how to select and refine subjects that form the foundation of your photo projects, and you will master the art of constructing a cohesive and compelling photo series that tells a powerful story.

How to get into a gallery

Essential tips for photographers: How to Get Your Work into a Gallery

Securing a spot in a gallery is a highly sought-after accomplishment for many photographers in the ever-evolving art world. The significance of such an achievement is not limited to the mere display of artwork but extends to the attainment of recognition. Recognition in the art world is crucial as it validates an artist's work, increases their reputation, and opens doors to new opportunities. This guide delves into the nuanced art of gallery representation, offering practical and actionable advice to art photographers on gaining their audience's attention and admiration, thereby increasing their chances of recognition.

Beyond the Frame

Artdoc Group Exhibition

Beyond the Frame brings together art photographers who push the boundaries of storytelling through innovative and imaginative perspectives.

Life Today

Artdoc Group Exhibition

The Life Today exhibition celebrates the beauty, complexity, and diversity of life in all its forms.

The Unobserved

Artdoc Group Exhibition

The Unobserved" showcases photographers who are inspired to uncover the extraordinary within the ordinary, revealing the hidden beauty in everyday moments.

Expressive Nature

Artdoc Group Exhibition

The 'Expressive Nature' online group exhibition invites you on an immersive journey into the emotional and artistic resonances of the natural world.

Invisible Threads

Artdoc Group Exhibition

This online photo exhibition, Invisible Threads, delves into the subtle and often overlooked bonds that form the fabric of our existence.

Human Stories

Artdoc Group Exhibition

Human Stories is an online photography exhibition that aims to capture and convey the essence of the human experience through documentary storytelling.

The Synthetic Eye: Photography Transformed in the Age of AI

Fred Ritchin

A revelatory glimpse into the future of photography, one where the very nature of how images are created is fundamentally transformed by artificial intelligence. An invaluable roadmap in a new world.

Mousganistan

Mous Lamrabat

Mousganistan is the first book of the acclaimed Moroccan-born, Belgium-raised artist Mous Lamrabat, encompassing a body of work that has been more than five years in the making.

Close-ups from Afar

Sally Stein

Sally Stein has long investigated the role of photography in relation to broader questions of culture and society.

American

Robin de Puy

American captures the stories of everyday people across the U.S.,

Winterrreise

Alfie Masoliver

Alfie Masoliver was inspired by Franz Schubert’s lieder cycle Winterreise

Early Works, 1997

Rinko Kawauchi

The works by Rinko Kawauchi, a starting port of Kawauchi’s career, offers a glimpse of the foundations of her unique visual language.

Fo­to­stif­tung Schweiz

Switzerland

Founded in 1971, Fotostiftung Schweiz is a private non-profit foundation, devoted to preserving, researching and conveying photographic works.

Foto Colectania

Spain

STANLEY/BARKER

UK

Each book that STANLEY/BARKER publishes is produced with the utmost care.

Dewi Lewis Publishing

England

Dewi Lewis Publishing is best known as a photobook publisher

PHOTOFAIRS New York

USA

Impressions Gallery

United Kingdom