War and Peace Connections

Danila Tkachenko

By juxtaposing the architectural buildings, Russian photographer Danila Tkachenko shows the invisible connection between the European spectators and the Ukrainian victims.

Instant photography storytellers with Polaroid X Magnum

Polaroid and Magnum reveal the work of 10 emerging artists selected through their joint Open Call.

August Sander: People of the 20th Century

August Sander

Galerie Julian Sander at Paris Photo, Booth A24

Unveiled the winners of the 15th edition of URBAN Photo Awards 2024

URBAN Photo Awards 2024 Winners

Bangladeshi photographer Sanchayan Chowdhury with the shot “Eid Journey” is the Photographer of the Year URBAN Photo Awards 2024.

Time by the Sea

Ole Brodersen

Time by the Sea is a project by Ole Brodersen delving into the cultural identity and history of Lyngør, known as Europe's Best-Preserved Village.

At Home

Gary Williams

Inspired by a portrait I made of opera singer Susan Daniel, the At Home series documents interesting people in the privacy of their homes.

Abi Morocco Photos: Spirit of Lagos

Abi Morocco Photos

Abi Morocco Photos: Spirit of Lagos, capturing the rich style and joyous spirit of Lagos in the 1970s.

JH Engström: The Workshops

Workshops by JH Engström

I no longer remember

Marta Wojnarowska-Olszewska

I am working on a project dedicated to my mother, who is struggling with dementia.

Multi-Exposures in an Urban Environment

Peter Fauland

Peter Fauland has been working as an architecture and cityscapes Photographer across Europe for around 20 years now. His professional career began on the French side of the Lake of Geneva, Switzerland (2002), followed by ten years in the German capital Berlin (2008) where event photography (Berlinale and Fashion Week) were added to his fields of activity, and now for a year and a half, both the company headquarters and the center of his personal life have been in Baden-Baden, Black Forest, Germany, focusing full-time on architecture, cityscapes and real estate/interior.

Shades of blue

Marina Tsaregorodtseva

Marina Tsaregorodtseva is a Still life Photographer who currently lives and works in London, United Kingdom. She was born in Russia in 1978. Her way to photography was nonlinear.

Tela D’ombra. L’illusione in un inserto d’arte

Silvia Gaffurini

Silvia Gaffurini (Brescia 1965) Lives and works in Brescia. 1987 she graduated in painting at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts, in Milan and from 1990-2011, she worked as a restorer. 2014 she made her debut with her solo show at MIA Milan Image Art Fair (solo).

A dancer needs to dance..

Ingeborg Everaerd

Ingeborg is a visual storyteller based in Amsterdam (NL) who is drawn to the purity, vulnerability and authenticity of people all over the world. She likes to photograph people who might not appear to stand out in daily life but who carry an emotional or special story with them, often not knowing where they belong.

Now it’s day, but I am dreaming

Gert Motmans

Melancholy, fragility or darkness. Duality is probably key in this body of work. Motmans balances between figurative and abstract, complexity and a – deceitful – simplicity. The graduate from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, fashion designer and visual artist puts his identity, personality, personal experiences and dreams first in his collages.

Between sky and roof

Faouzi Louadah

Faouzi Louadah is the founder of the visual art studio la capsule. Based in Algiers, he has been working since 2010 as a photographic artist specialising in architectural photography, visual artist, art consultant, interior designer, art workshop speaker and assistant costume designer in the international film industry.

Lens Based Art

Issue nr. 5 2021

In this issue #5, Artdoc brings the photographer as the lens-based artist, who shows us the reality we tend to overlook. Michele Borzoni photographs the often hidden places where people work. Peter Bialobrzeski showed the chaos in the outskirts of Mumbai. Dario Mitidieri photographed Syrian families in an open-air studio. Chloe Sells constructs landscapes with layers of textures and colours to express her experience of nature. And the exhibition Lens Based Art shows the work of experimental photographers.

Invisible Realities

Issue nr. 4 2021

In Artdoc Issue #4 2021we bring photographers who investigate our complex reality. French photographer Mathieu Asselin said this about his documentary project Monsanto: a photographic investigation: “You can have your own truth, but you cannot have your own facts.” Indian photographer Alakananda Nag delved into her city’s history, concluding that the Armenians could be the founding fathers of Calcutta. French photographer Florian Ruiz distorted his images as a metaphor for the environmental distortion of the radioactive sites in China. The Artdoc exhibition Documentary Stories shows different photographers who all engage in new ways of visual storytelling. In his essay, Koray Değirmenci discusses the validity of the manipulated digital image. We should read modern multi-layered photographs as metaphors of invisible realities.

Where is Paradise?

Issue nr. 3 2021

In many parts of the world, humans are looking for a better life in political freedom, social justice, and happiness. In Artdoc Issue #3-2021, we bring stories of defectors, refugees and survivors. Tim Franco photographed North Korean defectors in Seoul. Charlotte Schmitz took images of refugees arriving at the Greek islands. In Peru, Max Cabello Orcasitas captured the grief of the survivors of the battles between the government and the Shining Path. Sébastien Cuvelier searched for Paradise in Iran and found walled gardens. Finally, Simon Norfolk photographed the struggle against global warming in the Swiss glaciers.

Art and Documentary

Issue nr. 2 2021

Is documentary photography art? In Artdoc Issue #2-2021, we bring artistic approaches to documentary photography. First, Cuban photographer, Ricardo Miguel Hernández, shows that national identity is a construction of collected memories. Next, Chris Dorley-Brown digitally blended many shots of East London corners into realistic and natural photographs. Romanian photographer Roxana Savin staged her pictures of the monotonous life in a gated residence. Argentinian photographer Guillermo Srodek-Hart photographed the many old rural bars and shops in his country. Finally, Russian photojournalist Valery Melnikov documented the last Armenian inhabitants of the self-proclaimed Republic of Artsakh.

Empty Metropolis

Issue nr. 1 2021

Artdoc Photo Magazine issue #1 2021 is dedicated to the city and all its manifold manifestations. Modern cities are full of signs, and sensitive photographers are dealing with these signs in their images. Due to the pandemic, cities became desolated during the many lockdowns and, therefore, even more enigmatic. Read and see our city special.

Documentary Storytelling

Issue nr. 6 2020

Photography is increasingly seen as a form of visual storytelling, whether it is the photographer's personal story, told in metaphors and symbols, or a story about the social and political world told through the lives of people in the remotest corners of the world. This issue of Artdoc brings famous, seasoned and award-winning storytellers who all made documentary stories about our dire world. We feature Alec Soth, Bryan Schutmaat, Yann Mingard, Federico Borella, and Martin Thaulow.

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.

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.

Daydream in Memories of Youth

Stephanie Duprie Routh

Stephanie Duprie Routh's latest monograph, Daydream in Memories of Youth, is a visual diary.

The Hands of My Friends

Regina DeLuise

The Hands of My Friends is the first monograph by photographer Regina DeLuise. Drawn to the ineffable and the curious nature of the real, DeLuise works with a large-format 8x10 camera and the Platinum/Palladium printing process.

FRG

Georg Kussmann

Kussmann made these photographs by exploring his home country on foot, sleeping on the streets and often propelled to keep moving by fear as much as curiosity.

Descendants

Norman Mauskopf

Descendants focuses on the Hispanic community of northern New Mexico and includes an original poem by noted author Jimmy Santiago Baca.

The mothers I might have had

Caroline Furneaux

When Caroline Furneaux’s father Colin died suddenly in 2011, she discovered an archive of 35mm slides that he had shot during the 1960s.

The Red River

Jem Southam

The granite spine of Cornwall acts as a watershed from which many rivers and streams flow north and south into the Atlantic and English Channel respectively.

Atelier EXB

France

Delpire & Co

France

Contretype

Belgium

Prestel Publishing

UK

Fahey/Klein Gallery

USA

CHAUSSEE 36 Photo Foundation

Germany