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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.
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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.
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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.
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“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.
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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.
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News Stories
August 5, 2024
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FotoEvidence Ukraine initiative
FotoEvidence, in partnership with the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP), is developing a three-year program, FotoEvidence Ukraine, to support the community of Ukrainian photographers and help preserve and revive Ukrainian history and culture through the publication of photo books documenting the Russian invasion of Ukraine since 2014.
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News Stories
August 28, 2024
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The exhibition “Bakhmut. Faces of Genocide 1942 | 2022” opened in Kaunas, Lithuania
On August 23, the IX Fort Museum in Kaunas hosted the opening of the exhibition “Bakhmut. Faces of the Genocide 1942 | 2022” was opened in the Museum of the IX Fort in Kaunas, which became an important event for the Lithuanian audience. Organized by the National Historical and Memorial Reserve “Babyn Yar” with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP)
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News Stories
August 27, 2024
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Regain the right to fight. Women in the army in the photo project of Marisa Myanovska
Marysya Myanovska is a new member of the UAPF, documentary and conceptual photographer. She went from fashion photography to documentary projects highlighting changes in Ukrainian society. She now explores the challenges women in the military face, highlighting their struggle for the right to fight while participating in the defense of their country. Today, the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers publishes a conversation with Marisea and her photos.
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News Stories
August 27, 2024
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Ukrainian “children of war” on the cover of a book about Russia. How Bloomsbury used a photo of Ukrainian children to promote a book about “different Russians”
The full-scale war in Ukraine is covered by photographers, journalists, and documentarians from all over the world. Thousands of photos of the Russian-Ukrainian war through the eyes of foreign photojournalists can be seen in online and print editions.
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News Stories
August 26, 2024
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Wounded children and burned cars. Consequences of Russian shelling of Odessa in the lens of documentarian Alexander Gimanov
On the night of August 26, the Russians began to attack Ukraine with “shaheeds”, in the morning they were joined by rockets. Explosions were heard in Odessa, Dnipropetrovsk, Volyn, Ivano-Frankivsk, Zaporizhia, Kiev and Lviv regions. And also in Kharkiv, Lviv, Vinnitsa, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi and Kropyvnytskyi.
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News Stories
August 25, 2024
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8 wounded in Kharkiv. Consequences of the night missile attack of the Russian Federation on Ukraine in the photo of Ivan Samoilov
On August 25 at 4:08 the Russians shelled the Slobidsky district of Kharkiv. As a result of the missile attack, a two-story private house burned down, and another private house was also damaged. At 4:26 the invaders struck again on the city. Therefore, trees and shrubs with an area of 150 square meters were burned in the Industrial District.
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Books
17.10.2024
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Photo book How we walk through the fire
Two years of full-scale war in a photo book by Reporters. 190 documentary shots taken between February 2022 and February 2024. Among the authors of the photos are Danylo Pavlov, Yevhen Malolietka, Serhiy Korovainyi, Viacheslav Ratynskyi and almost 40 other photographers.
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Education
8.2.2024
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Microgrant and Mentorship Program to Support Ukrainian Photographers
The program includes four mentorship courses and a final competition for participants. After that, we will provide financial support of €8,000 to Ukrainian photographers who create projects related to the theme of war. First and foremost, we will support authors who do not have regular access to equipment and resources, giving them additional opportunities to continue their work.
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Exhibitions
4.6.2024
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"SMS from Mariupol"
The Ukrainian Atelier of Culture and Sports, in collaboration with the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) and the Innovation Fund in Arts of the Ministry of Science, Research and Arts of Baden-Württemberg, presented a series of exhibition projects that served as a photo diary from occupied Mariupol. These projects were exhibited in Stuttgart and Dresden, Germany.
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Books
4.6.2024
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The photobook "Independent. The Story of Modern Ukraine in the Photographs of the Best Documentarians."
The photobook, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Ukraine's independence, was published with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Book Institute. It contains more than 140 unique documentary photographs from over 60 Ukrainian photographers, arranged chronologically from the proclamation of Ukraine's independence to the present day.
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Exhibitions
4.6.2024
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MARIUPOL: Photographs & Video by Evgeniy Maloletka and Mstyslav Chernov
The exhibition project took place in New York and was realized in collaboration with the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP), Howl Arts, and Yara Arts Group. The exhibition showcased photographs and videos by Myroslav Chernov and Yevhen Maloletka.
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Education
4.6.2024
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Photography as a tool of manipulation.
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) and Chekachkov Photo Academy presented a series of lectures by Myroslav Chernov: "Photography as a Tool of Manipulation." Manipulations in the media can occur even without the pressure of censors. The flow of images is everywhere; it defines trends and tastes and influences changes in political regimes. The media constructs reality and has the power to shape the course of history.
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Photo Stories
Jan 10, 2024
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PEACE AND TRANQUILITY. A documentary project by Heorhiy Ivanchenko
Ukrainian documentary filmmaker and member of the Association from the first months of the invasion began filming for Associated Press and European Pressphoto Agency. Starting from Borodyanshchyna, where Georgy was born, continuing his journey through the front line: Mykolaiv, Kharkiv region, Kherson region, now his attention was concentrated on Donetsk region. The turning point in his photography was that he lived in Bakhmut for almost a month.
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Photo Stories
Dec 17, 2023
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Near Bakhmut, from winter to winter. The story of twenty-year-old veterans through the eyes of Oleksandr Babenko
We continue to share the documentary projects of the finalists within the framework of the grant support of documentary photographers from the UAFF, implemented with the support of the International Press Institute.
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Photo Stories
Dec 13, 2023
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“Even the silence here reminds us of the shelling”. A visual essay by Ihor Ishchuk about the city of Kherson and its people
We continue to share the documentary projects of the finalists within the framework of the grant support of documentary photographers from the UAFF, implemented with the support of the International Press Institute. Igor Ishchuk explores the topic of social inequality, parallel communities and the consequences of urbanization of urban neighborhoods. He is currently covering the war in Ukraine.
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Photo Stories
Dec 11, 2023
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"Generation". A documentary project by Olena Grom
We continue to share the documentary projects of the finalists within the framework of the grant support of documentary photographers from the UAFF, implemented with the support of the International Press Institute.
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Photo Stories
Dec 11, 2023
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Beyond the spoil tip: Kostiantyn Guzenko documents children from frontline regions
Within the framework of the grant for documentary photographers, implemented with the support of the International Press Institute, we continue to share the documentary projects of the finalists. Konstiantyn Guzenko spent a month with volunteer organizations that have taken on the responsibility of supporting the children who have remained in certain settlements of Kupiansk district and Donetsk region, which are closest to the contact line.
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Photo Stories
Dec 8, 2023
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The second winter in war. A documentary project by Serhiy Korovainyi
Documentary photographer Serhiy Korovainyi visits the de-occupied villages and towns in the Kharkiv and Donetsk regions, recording how people survived the occupation and are gradually returning to life.
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Grant
2.1.2025
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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.
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Grant
4.12.2024
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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.
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Grant
2.11.2024
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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.
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Grant
1.9.2024
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МОЖЛИВОСТІ ВЕРЕСНЯ
Професіонали й аматори мають можливість отримати нагороди у фотоконкурсах, представляючи свої концептуальні та документальні світлини. Традиційна підбірка вересня від УАПФ:
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Grant
1.8.2024
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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:
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Grant
1.7.2024
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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.
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Jan 15, 2025
How and what stories to pitch to international media. Tips from photographer Sasha Maslov
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Jan 12, 2025
Pokrovsk: military holding the line, civilians hoping for peace. Photo report by Anton Shtuka
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Dec 30, 2024
“People feel a little better when they share their experiences.” Karina Pilyugina on her experience of documenting the war
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Dec 29, 2024
A photo with a story: Never before have so many of us gathered at one table
Photo Story
Dec 24, 2024
“No photo is worth a life": war through the lens of Oleh Petrasyuk
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Dec 23, 2024
What photos by Ukrainian photographers were included in the photo collections of the year by CNN, Reuters, TIME, The New York Times

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