Documentary Photography

Peace Signs: Finding celebration in a community in crisis
Photography

Peace Signs: Finding celebration in a community in crisis

Capturing the spirit of the 1980s — What happens when a photographer combines the dark vibrations of a community in protest with the jovial humour of the protestors themselves? Edward Barber’s exhibition 'Peace Signs' explores the complex connection between warning and celebration in the 1980s anti-nuclear movement.

Written by: Taylor McGraa // Saoirse O'Leary

From Selma to Stardust: Steve Schapiro on shooting the heroes of our time
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From Selma to Stardust: Steve Schapiro on shooting the heroes of our time

A life in pictures — Photographer Steve Schapiro has spent decades shooting moments that made history. Ahead of his latest exhibition - Heroes - in London, he reflects on a lifetime capturing the people who changed the world.

Written by: Michael Segalov

The world’s best photographers share their decisive moments
Photography

The world’s best photographers share their decisive moments

Iconic images, captured in the blink of an eye — Magnum photographers reveal stories behind their images that respond to Henri Cartier-Bresson’s idea of the decisive moment, including Martin Parr, Tim Hetherington and Newsha Tavakolian.

Written by: Alex King

Introducing Magnum's Graduate Photographer Award winners 2016
Photography

Introducing Magnum's Graduate Photographer Award winners 2016

The future of photography — Post-war Bosnia, Parisian Banlieues, sculpture, sexualised selfies and the American West are some of the subjects explored by the recipients of this year’s Magnum Graduate Photographers award.

Written by: Josh Gabert-Doyon

The young photographers turning their solo journeys into a collective mission
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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
Photography

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
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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
Culture

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
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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
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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

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