Documentary Photography
Best photography of the month
April 2015 in images that matter — A roundup of highlights from the world of visual storytelling, from photography awards to new projects and books.
Written by: Andrea Kurland
An unflinching look at Northern Ireland’s rebellious youth
Destroying Everything… Seems Like The Only Option — Photographer Ricky Adam documents Northern Ireland's rowdy punk and BMX scenes from the inside.
Written by: Megan White
The other face of the Syrian Civil War
A photographer's personal reflections on conflict — Syria is fast becoming a cinematic slideshow of guerrillas, grenades and guns. But conscientious photojournalist JM Lopez is working tirelessly to capture the human face of war. As JM’s work from Syria has been shortlisted in the lifestyle category 2015 Sony World Photography Awards, we share his piece in Huck 41 - The Documentary Photography Special from November 2013.
Written by: JM Lopez
What it's like to live on the fringes of British society
Small Town Intertia — J.A. Mortram’s longform documentary project, produced over eight years and still ongoing, captures the lives of Britain's marginalised people.
Written by: J.A. Mortram
What is the future of street photography?
Part 3: Asia - The City's Future — Jackie Higgins is the author of The World Atlas of Street Photography. In this three part series, Jackie reveals the key trends and brightest talents driving street photography forward around the world. After kicking off in Africa and passing through Europe, we arrive in Asia: land of the megacity.
Written by: Jackie Higgins
Me-Mo are updating the photography collective for the internet age
Collective Vision — Me-Mo are creating new forms of visual storytelling with technology and engaging viewers through a print and interactive digital magazine.
Written by: Alex King
What is the future of street photography?
Part 2: Europe - Voyeurism and Surveillance — Jackie Higgins is the author of The World Atlas of Street Photography. In this three part series, Jackie reveals the key trends and brightest talents driving street photography forward around the world. After kicking off in Africa, we're now in Europe.
Written by: Jackie Higgins
A quieter picture of Middle Eastern life is taking shape on Instagram
Everyday Middle East — As the media sets its sights on Tunisia once again for the country’s first democratic presidential election, Lindsay’s Mackenzie’s Instagram project reveals snapshots of the everyday lives sidelined by the explosive coverage of the region.
Written by: Lindsay Mackenzie
Boreal Collective
Collective Vision — Boreal Collective use photojournalism to raise social consciousness of injustice, inequality and environmental issues in their native Canada and abroad.
Written by: Alex King
Talia Herman captures rural California life
Answers On A Postcard — Documentary photographer Talia Herman digs through her personal archives to capture a snapshot of Sonoma County creek life.
Written by: Andrea Kurland