Photography

When documentary photographers arrive to cover a conflict, they usually have somewhere to go home to afterwards. But Alena Grom has been photographing the aftermath of Russian occupation in Bucha and Irpin because these destroyed Ukrainian cities are her home. Her series Stolen Spring, which won her the title of TIFA Photographer of the Year 2025 along with double gold in the People/Portrait and…

Whether you’re a seasoned photographer, a beginner just getting started or simply someone who loves capturing beautiful moments, submitting your work to photography competitions is one of the best ways to gain exposure and recognition. Entering competitions isn’t just about winning – though prizes and publicity are great bonuses! It’s also a chance to dive into your archives…

Perhaps more than any other variable, including your camera and lens, lighting can make or break an image. And while natural light is all well and good, for truly creative photography and videography you simply need supplemental illumination. I’ve used a lot of lights over the years, both for commercial shoots and teaching lighting to photographers. But the best, most adaptable light…

What looks like birds soaring across a blazing sun is a multi-exposure moment full of unexpected elements and optical surprises – a spontaneous vision captured by Norwegian photographer Åsmund Keilen that earned him the prestigious title of Nature Photographer of the Year 2025. And the story behind this mesmerizing shot is anything but what you’d expect. The competition, organized by…