Page Title: ukrainian news from the eyes of photographers.
The frontline is not a safari for photographers. A conversation with Ukrainian documentary artists
During the 20 months of full-scale war, photography has become one of the main languages in which Ukraine communicates with the world. It is this language that captures events, records emotions, testifies to crimes, and writes the visual book of history.
read more
How and what stories to pitch to international media. Tips from photographer Sasha Maslov
The photographer Sasha Maslov talks about finding topics for international media, working with heroes for photo stories, and why a good pitch should be a bit like a thriller, and a so-called cold pitch should be like a first date.
read more
Pokrovsk: military holding the line, civilians hoping for peace. Photo report by Anton Shtuka
In late 2024, the city of Pokrovsk became one of the hottest spots in eastern Ukraine. This strategically important city, located at the intersection of key transportation routes, has long been known for its coal industry. Today, it is a symbol of resilience, combining human courage and the latest military technology.
read more
“People feel a little better when they share their experiences.” Karina Pilyugina on her experience of documenting the war
Karina Piliugina is a Ukrainian documentary filmmaker, producer, photographer and a new member of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers. She is known for her work in the Ukrainener project, the documentary series “Victory Units” and photos that tell about the struggle of Ukrainians during the war. We asked Karina about her work and projects, about what remains behind the scenes — her emotions, experiences and how she gives them advice through the lens of her camera.
read more
A photo with a story: Never before have so many of us gathered at one table
The photo by photographer Yurko Dyachyshyn shows a Christmas table in the middle of a festively decorated Lviv street. The uniforms on the empty chairs are a reminder of the soldiers in captivity and missing in action. A simple and very effective image.
read more
Breaking News
News
Наразі сайт працює в тестовому режимі, тож будемо дуже вдячні, якщо допоможете нам стати кращими! Якщо у вас виникнуть будь-які технічні проблеми чи зауваження, будь ласка, пишіть нам 📩 Ми будемо на зв'язку та оперативно виправимо всі помилки 🙂
·
Менторство — це джерело практичних знань, постійна підтримка та особистий підхід. Ми із власного досвіду знаємо, що молодим фотографам необхідно мати комплексний фідбек, отримувати рекомендації, підтримку та мотивацію від людини з експертизою. ‍
·
Мікрогрантова та менторська програма для підтримки українських фотографів від UAPP. Програма включатиме чотири менторські курси та підсумковий конкурс для учасників. Після чого ми надамо фінансову підтримку у розмірі 8000€ фотографам, які створюватимуть
·
Наразі сайт працює в тестовому режимі, тож будемо дуже вдячні, якщо допоможете нам стати кращими! Якщо у вас виникнуть будь-які технічні проблеми чи зауваження, будь ласка, пишіть нам 📩 Ми будемо на зв'язку та оперативно виправимо всі помилки 🙂
·
Наразі сайт працює в тестовому режимі, тож будемо дуже вдячні, якщо допоможете нам стати кращими! Якщо у вас виникнуть будь-які технічні проблеми чи зауваження, будь ласка, пишіть нам 📩 Ми будемо на зв'язку та оперативно виправимо всі помилки 🙂
·
Менторство — це джерело практичних знань, постійна підтримка та особистий підхід. Ми із власного досвіду знаємо, що молодим фотографам необхідно мати комплексний фідбек, отримувати рекомендації, підтримку та мотивацію від людини з експертизою. ‍
·
Мікрогрантова та менторська програма для підтримки українських фотографів від UAPP. Програма включатиме чотири менторські курси та підсумковий конкурс для учасників. Після чого ми надамо фінансову підтримку у розмірі 8000€ фотографам, які створюватимуть
·
Наразі сайт працює в тестовому режимі, тож будемо дуже вдячні, якщо допоможете нам стати кращими! Якщо у вас виникнуть будь-які технічні проблеми чи зауваження, будь ласка, пишіть нам 📩 Ми будемо на зв'язку та оперативно виправимо всі помилки 🙂
·
News
UAPP Projects
Photo Stories
Grants
News Stories
January 4, 2024
This is some text inside of a div block.
Exhibition “Armed Truth - 10 Years of the Revolution of Dignity and Euromaidan in Ukraine”
On January 12, the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers in partnership with IWEK e.V., Uni Potsdam and Visionary Berlin will hold the exhibition “Die bewaffne Wahrheit - 10 Jahre Revolution der Würde und EuroMaindan” in Berlin.
read more
News Stories
March 21, 2024
This is some text inside of a div block.
Kyiv in the lens of documentary filmmakers Viacheslav Ratynskyi and Pavel Florescu after a massive Russian missile attack
The first massive missile attack on the capital in 44 days. On the morning of March 21, Russian troops carried out another act of terror against Ukrainians. Enemy missiles came from the north, the main target of attack was Kiev. Overnight, the Ukrainian Air Force destroyed 31 missiles — 2 ballistic and 29 cruise missiles.
read more
News Stories
March 20, 2024
This is some text inside of a div block.
Russians hit a printing house and furniture shop in Kharkiv. Tragedy in the photo of Yakov Lyashenko
On March 20, at noon, Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with an X-59 missile, which hit a multi-storey civil industrial enterprise. Five dead and seven injured are now known. This was announced by the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration Oleg Synegubov.
read more
News Stories
March 15, 2024
This is some text inside of a div block.
Dozens killed after missile attack on Odesa. The tragedy in the photo by Oleksandr Himanov
In Odessa on the morning of March 15, a series of explosions occurred. The air force reported ballistic missile launches from the territory of the occupied Crimea. Russian troops twice struck civilian infrastructure, where medics and rescuers had already come to help after the first explosion.
read more
News Stories
March 4, 2024
This is some text inside of a div block.
Rescuers have completed search operations in Odesa, 5 children are among the dead. The tragedy in the photo by Olexandr Gimanov
Mark, who is not yet three years old, his siblings ten-year-old Sergey and eight-year-old Zlata, eight-month-old baby Elizabeth and four-month-old Timothy — these children were killed by Russia during the attack by the “shaheeds” on Odessa. Both babies were found with their mothers, who covered them with themselves.
read more
News Stories
February 23, 2024
This is some text inside of a div block.
Night attack by “Shahed”: destruction and casualties in Dnipro and Odesa
On the night of February 23, the Russians once again attacked Ukraine with kamikaze drones. The air defense managed to destroy 23 attack UAVs out of 31 within the Odessa, Nikolaev, Poltava, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv regions.
read more
Exhibitions
8.1.2023
This is some text inside of a div block.
«The Bearing Witness: Documenting War Crimes in Mariupol, Ukraine»
The photo exhibition was created in cooperation with the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP), FRONTLINE PBS and the Associated Press. The exhibition featured the works of Ukrainian documentary photographers, UAPF members and Pulitzer Prize winners Mstislav Chernov and Yevhen Malolletka.
read more
Social Projects
5.4.2013
This is some text inside of a div block.
WIKI loves Earth
In 2014, the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) became a partner of the international photo contest Wiki Loves Earth. "Wiki Loves Earth" is a photo competition dedicated to Ukraine's natural monuments. The main objective of the contest is to create as comprehensive a database of photographs of natural landmarks and objects of the nature reserve fund in Ukraine as possible under a free license for illustrating Wikipedia and other projects.
read more
Social Projects
11.5.2021
This is some text inside of a div block.
Charity event "All-Ukrainian pajama day"
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) in partnership with the Ronald McDonald House Charity supported the All-Ukrainian Pajama Day, an event that annually brings together thousands of people to help children stay close to their families during treatment.
read more
Social Projects
7.4.2021
This is some text inside of a div block.
Festival "From a country to Ukraine"
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPF) has become a partner of the festival "From Country to Ukraine", which aims to help local communities in eastern Ukraine fill their cities with an atmosphere of unity, support and a sense of Ukrainian spirit.
read more
Social Projects
3.12.2020
This is some text inside of a div block.
"Peeping through the windows"
The aim of the project is to draw society's and authorities' attention to the problem of the decline of valuable buildings and to promote the work of Ukrainian photographers and the history of Ukrainian photography. Using the empty windows of an abandoned building as frames for photographs is a synthesis of photography and architecture. They enrich each other with new meanings and seem to speak to the observer: "conscious effort to preserve history is necessary in all areas of our nation's cult"
read more
Research Projects
15.8.2019
This is some text inside of a div block.
Ukrainian archival photography
The "Ukrainian Archival Photography" project is a non-commercial initiative of the public organization "Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers" (UAPP). The project aims to research and popularize Ukrainian archival photography, create a comprehensive view of photography's development in Ukraine, and promote the culture of preserving and studying photographic heritage.
read more
Photo Stories
Jan 15, 2025
This is some text inside of a div block.
How and what stories to pitch to international media. Tips from photographer Sasha Maslov
The photographer Sasha Maslov talks about finding topics for international media, working with heroes for photo stories, and why a good pitch should be a bit like a thriller, and a so-called cold pitch should be like a first date.
read more
Photo Stories
Jan 12, 2025
This is some text inside of a div block.
Pokrovsk: military holding the line, civilians hoping for peace. Photo report by Anton Shtuka
In late 2024, the city of Pokrovsk became one of the hottest spots in eastern Ukraine. This strategically important city, located at the intersection of key transportation routes, has long been known for its coal industry. Today, it is a symbol of resilience, combining human courage and the latest military technology.
read more
Photo Stories
Dec 30, 2024
This is some text inside of a div block.
“People feel a little better when they share their experiences.” Karina Pilyugina on her experience of documenting the war
Karina Piliugina is a Ukrainian documentary filmmaker, producer, photographer and a new member of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers. She is known for her work in the Ukrainener project, the documentary series “Victory Units” and photos that tell about the struggle of Ukrainians during the war. We asked Karina about her work and projects, about what remains behind the scenes — her emotions, experiences and how she gives them advice through the lens of her camera.
read more
Photo Stories
Dec 29, 2024
This is some text inside of a div block.
A photo with a story: Never before have so many of us gathered at one table
The photo by photographer Yurko Dyachyshyn shows a Christmas table in the middle of a festively decorated Lviv street. The uniforms on the empty chairs are a reminder of the soldiers in captivity and missing in action. A simple and very effective image.
read more
Photo Stories
Dec 24, 2024
This is some text inside of a div block.
“No photo is worth a life": war through the lens of Oleh Petrasyuk
Oleg Petrasyuk is a photographer, serviceman of the 24th Brigade named after King Danylo and a new member of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAFF). In this interview, he shares his experiences documenting war, talks about the difficult moral challenges of filming, and explains why photography for him is primarily a craft, not an art.
read more
Photo Stories
Dec 23, 2024
This is some text inside of a div block.
What photos by Ukrainian photographers were included in the photo collections of the year by CNN, Reuters, TIME, The New York Times
Photography has become one of the key ways to capture the pain, resilience and struggle of Ukrainians in 2024. This year, global media giants CNN, Reuters and TIME have included the work of Ukrainian documentarians in their annual best-picture selections. This is a recognition not only of the talent of the authors, but also of the power of visual art, which tells the history of war, life and hope of Ukraine.
read more
Grant
2.1.2025
This is some text inside of a div block.
January opportunities
Acceptance of works for the World Press Photo 2025 competition continues. The annual World Press Photo competition celebrates the best achievements in photojournalism and documentary photography over the past year. Participation is free and open to professional photographers from all over the world.
read more
Grant
4.12.2024
This is some text inside of a div block.
December opportunities
A global award for professional and amateur photographers. Every year, thousands of applications from more than 120 countries are submitted to the competition. Entries are accepted in 13 categories, including Architecture, Books, People, Editorship, and Art Photography.
read more
Grant
2.11.2024
This is some text inside of a div block.
Можливості листопада
Медіа «ТиКиїв» запускає конкурс «Ти та Київ» для підтримки українських фотографів. Програма передбачає фінансову і менторську допомогу, аби надихнути митців створювати унікальні роботи. Переможці отримають грошові призи: 50 000 грн за перше місце та по 10 000 грн за друге і третє місця.
read more
Grant
1.9.2024
This is some text inside of a div block.
МОЖЛИВОСТІ ВЕРЕСНЯ
Професіонали й аматори мають можливість отримати нагороди у фотоконкурсах, представляючи свої концептуальні та документальні світлини. Традиційна підбірка вересня від УАПФ:
read more
Grant
1.8.2024
This is some text inside of a div block.
Фотоконкурси серпня, на які варто подати заявки
Професіонали й аматори мають можливість отримати нагороди у фотоконкурсах, представляючи свої концептуальні та документальні світлини. Традиційна підбірка серпня від УАПФ:
read more
Grant
1.7.2024
This is some text inside of a div block.
Можливості липня: гранти та конкурси, на які варто подати заявки
Грант на проєкт, який документує війну, премія для незалежних журналістів, а також можливість реалізувати власний фотопроєкт про Київ — зберігайте липневу підбірку можливостей.
read more

Photo Stories

Photo Story
Jan 10, 2024
A lie in a photo lives an hour, and the truth, perhaps not so beautiful, lives an eternity. Conversation with Ukrainian Documentarians
Photo Story
May 28, 2024
Freedom is an endeavor. Conversation with Oleksandr Hlyadelov
Photo Story
Apr 25, 2024
This war shook the concept of objectivity. Conversation with Yevhen Maloletka and Anastasia Vlasova
Photo Story
Feb 21, 2024
You are constantly, wherever you are, ambassadors of your country. A conversation with Ukrainian documentary filmmakers
Photo Story
Dec 1, 2024
A photo with a story: enveloped in landscapes of dying
Photo Story
Nov 27, 2024
Drones are flying over the city, and Russians are 2.5 kilometers away. Kupiansk in the lens of Ivan Samoilov

Our partners

We tell the world about Ukraine through the prism of photography.

Join and support the community of Ukrainian photographers.

UAPP is an independent association of professional Ukrainian photographers, designed to protect their interests, support, develop and promote Ukrainian photography as an important element of national culture.
‍
UAPP's activities span educational, social, research and cultural initiatives, as well as book publishing.
‍
UAPP represents Ukrainian professional photography in the international photographic community and is an official member of the Federation of European Photographers (FEP) — an international organization representing more than 50,000 professional photographers in Europe and other countries around the world.

Support and join us
Facebook IconInstagram IconX IconTelegram AppYoutube Icon
Contact Us
DATE AND REGISTRATION NUMBER: 26.03.2013 N 1 480 102 0000 055347 TAX CODE: 38631633 УПРАВЛІННЯ
© 2023 UAPP. All rights reserved.
Privacy Policy
Legal Notice