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.

Reverting

Francisco Gonzalez Camacho

Reverting is a visual exploration of the commodification of nature within Iceland’s tourist industry.

Iranians’ ordinary grief

Parisa Azadi

Iranian-Canadian photographer Parisa Azadi returns to her homeland after decades, capturing intimate emotions that mirror its challenging times.

I’m So Happy You Are Here - Japanese Women Photographers from the 1950s to Now

The influence of women within Japanese photography has been highly underestimated. This oversight is corrected in the exhibition I’m So Happy You Are Here – Japanese Women Photographers from the 1950s to Now.

Student & Youth Competitions Shortlists Announced

The Sony World Photography Awards

The Sony World Photography Awards announces the shortlisted photographers of its 2025 Student and Youth competitions

Change - Life's constant state of movement

Ruben van Schalm

A Visual Journey: Dutch Artist Ruben van Schalm's Photography Series Reflects Strength, Solitude, and Vulnerability.

The World of the Subconscious

Ann Zhulan

In the project "The World of the Subconscious," I explore the theme of self-knowledge through the allegorical image of a tree.

Ouroboros

Tommaso Moni

Tommaso Moni takes inspiration from the Ouroboros, an ancient symbol of a serpent devouring its tail, symbolizing the cyclical nature of time, creation, and destruction.

Blossom

August Langhout

August Langhout captures nature's essence through vibrant, reflective digital art, inviting viewers to find harmony in its beauty.

Paul Graham: Troubled Land

Paul Graham

The conflict through the country’s landscapes

Trás-os-Montes landscape

Paulo Monteiro

Here, I've come across the morning fogs, the rivers, the birds and the trees.

Sorry for the lack of contact

Katerina Kouzmitcheva

Sorry for the Lack of Contact—this phrase has become a recurring refrain in the past few years of my life.

Motion and Emotion

Adam Docker

For me, photography is more than a visual medium—it is a profound exploration of humanity, culture, and identity.

In the evening, in the woods

Paola Tornambè

My photography is artistic and based on long exposure that allows me to melt different layers of images to create a pictorial effect.

Crisis of Faith

Viktoriia Sorochuk

What is religion and what is faith? What is the connection between the two?

DO NOT PASS

ZeWei Peng

Contemporary China resembles a runaway high-speed train, leaving my memories and language trailing behind.

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.

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.

Creative Photography

Artdoc Group Exhibition

We present "Creative Photography", an innovative online exhibition showcasing the boundless experiments of photography. In this digital realm, we invite you to immerse yourself in various visual research, where each photographic artist shows their view on their surroundings with unique techniques.

Through My Lens

Artdoc Group Exhibition

In our online group exhibition, Through My Lens, photographers share their narratives and stories through the art of photography.

Healing Nature

Artdoc Group Exhibition

Discover the therapeutic power of nature through the vision of our presented photographers in our online exhibition “Healing Nature”.

Exploring Shapes and Colours

Artdoc Group Exhibition

This exhibition celebrates the beauty and diversity of shapes and colours surrounding us, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in a visual journey of discovery.

Enigma of Life

Artdoc Group Exhibition

In our online exhibition, creative photographers show their interpretation of the enigma of life.

Visual Diary

Artdoc Group Exhibition

In our online exhibition Visual Diary, creative photographers show their responses to life experiences in intimate images.

Yerevan 1996/1997

Ursula Schulz-Dornburg

Wild Flowers

Joel Meyerowitz

Beyond Caring

Paul Graham

See/Saw

Geoff Dyer

Houseplants

Daniel Gordon

The Boys

Rick Schatzberg

Pictures on the Radio

David P. Gilkey

The Earth Will Come to Laugh and Feast

Roger Ballen

A Carnival of Mimics

Max Kozloff

Holy

Donna Ferrato

Taxi: Journey Through My Windows 1977-1987

Joseph Rodriguez

In Plain Air

Irina Rozovsky

The Emancipated Spectator

Jacques Rancière

Binidittu

Nicola Lo Calzo

FOUND, NOT LOST

Elliot Erwitt

In Sardegna

Guido Guidi

The Flying Carpet

Cesare Fabbri

Kodachrome

Luigi Ghirri

Backroads Buildings: In Search of the Vernacular

Steve Gross, Susan Daley

Maya Ruins Revisited

William Frej

Beyond Maps and Atlases

Bertien van Manen

Unnamed Road

Jungjin Lee

John Baldessari

John Baldessari

London

Sergio Larrain

Les Rencontres d’Arles

France

Landskrona Foto

Sweden

LagosPhoto

Nigeria

Kyotographie

Japan

Krakow Photomonth Festival

Poland

Kaunas Photo

Lithuania

Jimei x Arles International Photo Festival

China

Jakarta International Photo Festival

Indonesia

Imago Lisboa Photofestival

Portugal

Images Vevey

Switzerland

Icelandic Photofestival

Iceland

Horizons Zingst

Germany

Hong Kong International PhotoFestival

China

Higashikawa International Photo Festival

Japan

Helsinki Photo Festival

Finland

Head On Photo Festival

Australia

Guernsey Photo Festival

Guernsey

Guate Photo

Guetemala

Goa Photo

India

GetxoPhoto

Spain

Four x Five Photo Fest

USA

Fotopub

Slovenia

Fotografia Europea

Italy

FotoFever

Belgium

Fotofestiwal

Poland

FotoFestival Naarden

Netherlands

FotoFest

Texas

Fotodoks

Germany

FotoArtFestival

Poland

Format Festival

United Kingdom