Documentary Photography

Mark Neville wants his work to make a difference
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Mark Neville wants his work to make a difference

More than a photo — Mark Neville believes that photography can be more than just pictures on a page. Over the course of his career, he's shone a light on unspoken issues - making work that actively seeks to serve the communities he captures.

Written by: Mark Neville

The street studio where anybody can sit for a portrait
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The street studio where anybody can sit for a portrait

Making Memories — Alexia Webster travels the world, setting up public studios where anyone can pose for a portrait. For the South African photographer, it’s about redressing the power balance between artist and subject – all while sharing the simple joy that comes with having your photo taken.

Written by: Alexia Webster

A journey through the ever-shifting state of motherhood
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A journey through the ever-shifting state of motherhood

Bower Bird Blues — Motherhood, of all the stories we possess, is perhaps the most well-known. But for photographer Ying Ang, no corner of culture – no books, films or art – captured the implosion that transformed her world. It demanded a new way of seeing.

Written by: Ying Ang

A photographer’s road trip through the heart of America
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A photographer’s road trip through the heart of America

Be the cowboy — After falling victim to a violent assault, BMX rider Sandy Carson left his native Scotland for the US. It was there, travelling the breadth of the country, that he found a home in photography – capturing American life with an outsider’s eye.

Written by: Sandy Carson

Unpacking the legacy of photographer Ernest Cole
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Unpacking the legacy of photographer Ernest Cole

One of the best — Lindokuhle Sobekwa, a rising star of South African photography, pays tribute to the storyteller who inspired him most.

Written by: Lindokuhle Sobekwa

Black and white photos of pre-gentrification Hackney
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Black and white photos of pre-gentrification Hackney

From the archive — During the ’70s and ’80s, Neil Martinson used his camera to document the community he grew up in, creating a vivid portrait of east London – before it changed forever.

Written by: Huck

A humorous look at Japanese family life, in photos
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A humorous look at Japanese family life, in photos

No place like home — For over a decade, photographer Motoyuki Daifu has been documenting the lives of his loved ones, seeking out quiet moments of magic among the mundane.

Written by: Motoyuki Daifu

Photos of rural love in ’90s Ireland
Photography

Photos of rural love in ’90s Ireland

Cork City singles — In 1992, photographer Kevin O’Farrell headed to Lisdoonvarna, on the country’s west coast, to capture a month-long matchmaking festival.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Meet Michael Jang, photography’s new cult hero
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Meet Michael Jang, photography’s new cult hero

Coming of age — The 68-year-old’s photography views the world through a mischievous lens. After going unseen for decades, it’s finally gaining the plaudits it deserves – and he’s loving every second.

Written by: Michael Jang

What is photography’s role in the age of displacement?
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What is photography’s role in the age of displacement?

Constant motion — With millions of people around the globe forced to flee their homes, images of refugees have become sadly too familiar. But is any of it truly cutting through?

Written by: Lewis Bush

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