Documentary Photography
The young photographers turning their solo journeys into a collective mission
Kōan Collective — Documentary photography can be a lonely business, especially in the first stretch of your career. But these four friends - Alex Potter, Amanda Mustard, Allison Joyce and Cooper Neill - have found a way to work together while fostering their unique visions. Here, Alex Potter talks us through the journey that brought them together.
Written by: Alex Potter (intro)
Pictures that celebrate the global cycling scene
What you see on the road — New photobook Magnum Cycling, by Guy Andrews, shares the stunning scenes and raw emotion of cross-country cyclists around the globe.
Written by: Lars Hamer
Photographer Kevin Frayer is pushing beyond 'otherness' to show the real China
“Photograph what moves you, not because it’s quaint” — Award-winning photojournalist Kevin Frayer has witnessed war and world-changing events. But it's out on the fringes of society that he really found his voice. Here, he shares his hard-won advice for young photographers chasing authentic stories beyond the beaten track.
Written by: Andrea Kurland
Photography from the margins that everyone should see
2016 Sony World Photography Awards — From victims of acid attacks in Iran to empathetic work on the refugee crisis, these are Huck's highlights from the world's largest photography competition.
Written by: Andrea Kurland
Chernobyl thirty years on: The Invisible People of Belarus
Life after Chernobyl — April 2016 marks 30 years since Chernobyl, the worst nuclear disaster in history. Photographer Jadwiga Bronte travelled to Belarus to meet the invisible people still living with the consequences.
Written by: Jadwiga Bronte // Michael Segalov
How Olivia Bee spent her teenage years capturing the ephemeral spirit of youth
Being young, alive, and in love — For 22-year-old photographer Olivia Bee, a camera is an extension of herself - whether she's shooting intimate childhood moments or high end professional campaigns. We caught up with her in New York City on one of her rare days off.
Written by: James Joiner
The photographer documenting exclusive UK music subcultures since the 90s
Part of a scene — A natural affinity for music and clobber gave northern soul boy Ewen Spencer access to the most exclusive of British subcultures.
Written by: Ewen Spencer
From Hacienda to Palestine, an insight into photographer Nick Waplington's world
Looking back through the lens — Photography has taken Nick Waplington into different worlds, from raves and runway fashion to working-class estates. But if there’s one thing that connects it all, it’s the optimism of youth.
Written by: Mike Fordham
Cebe Loomis takes an analogue adventure across Cuba
My Life In Analogue — In Cebe’s hands, the photograph becomes a way to learn how people live in societies around the world and reveal how their socioeconomic context is reflected through their lives. Here Cebe goes on an analogue adventure across Cuba.
Written by: Alex King
In Pictures: The people who live in storm drains underneath Las Vegas
Into the Darkness — There is a world beneath Las Vegas, forged from tunnels and underground lairs, that speaks of America’s tattered dream.
Written by: Adam Patterson and Greg Funnell