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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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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. ‍
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February 7, 2024
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Changes in the rules of work of journalists in war: prolongation of accreditation and a clear description of the work of the media in the zones
Another step towards constructive communication between the media and the military. The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny, by order No. 51 of February 3, 2024, approved amendments to the order No. 73 on the rules of accreditation of journalists during martial law. For the first time, a detailed description of the zones, which was previously absent at all, is presented.
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February 24, 2024
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Until February 24, UAPP publishes key photographs by Ukrainian documentary filmmakers over two years of full-scale invasion
This year marks 10 years since the Russians are trying to kill Ukrainians, and February 24 is the second anniversary of how the northern neighbor wants to achieve its goal with particular brutality. The largest war in Europe since World War II is multifaceted, it has many faces, symbols, images, heroes that convey its essence.
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April 23, 2024
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Casualties and destruction in Odesa: the aftermath of the Russian drone attack as seen through the lens of photographer Timothy Melnikov
On the night of April 23, the Russians attacked the south of Ukraine with Shahed-131/136 attack UAVs. The residential sector of Odessa fell under the enemy's sights. As a result of the enemy attack on the city, damage was recorded to almost 60 apartments in 22 houses. Nine people were also injured, including four children. This is a boy and a girl of 5 and 9 months and two boys of 9 and 12 years.
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April 30, 2024
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Ballistics in Odesa and KABs in Kharkiv: the consequences of the Russian attack on civilians in the documentary footage
On the evening of Monday, April 29, the Russians struck civilian facilities in Odessa and Kharkov, resulting in dead and injured, fires and destruction, as well as frightened dogs from an animal shelter.
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News Stories
May 2, 2024
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The destroyed warehouse of Nova Poshta in Odesa after a ballistic strike in the photos by Tymofiy Melnikov and Oleksandr Gimanov
On the evening of May 1, Russian troops once again attacked Odessa. The enemy struck the warehouses and the branch of Novaya Poshta. Information about the attack was confirmed on the official page of the NP. According to preliminary data, about 900 shipments were damaged and destroyed.
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May 4, 2024
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The SES fought the fire for 5 hours. Large-scale fires in Kharkiv after Russian attack in the lens of Yakiv Lyashenko
On the night of May 4, Russian forces attacked Ukraine from the Belgorod region with 13 “shaheeds” and 4 S-300 anti-aircraft guided missiles. Air defense forces destroyed all 13 attack drones within Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
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Exhibitions
10.9.2022
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"Ukraine — the path to freedom"
The exhibition project presents the richness of Ukrainian photography over five decades. It begins in the 70s, at a time when Ukrainian visual art began to publicly express its own language, and ends with the war that is currently engulfing the country. "Ukraine - The Path to Freedom" visualizes key events in the history of Ukraine and examines the development of photography during this period.
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Exhibitions
2.12.2022
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A number of exhibition projects to mark the anniversary of the Holodomor
On the occasion of the Holodomor Remembrance Day, the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers in cooperation with the Center for Austrian-Ukrainian Cultural Studies, the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Austria, the Ukrainian Student Society "Sich" in Graz and the Ukrainian Research and Education Center for Holodomor Studies (HREC) created a documentary exhibition "The Holodomor and War. Ukraine in 1932-1933 and 2022".
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Exhibitions
21.12.2022
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"HUNGER AS A WEAPON"
A number of Hunger as a Weapon exhibitions were organized by the Lithuanian Center for Genocide and Resistance Studies and the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia in partnership with the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers.
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Exhibitions
22.2.2023
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«Gesichter des Krieges»
On the anniversary of Russia's barbaric invasion of Ukraine, a remarkable exhibition by Mstyslav Chernov titled "Faces of War" was opened at the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in Berlin.
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Exhibitions
24.2.2023
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«UNABHÄNGIGKEIT! Fotografien aus der Ukraine 1991–2022»
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) in cooperation with the Museum of Modern History in Germany opened a major exhibition project "INDEPENDENCE! Photographs of Ukraine 1991-2022". The works presented at the exhibition show that the outbreak of war in 2022 is not the beginning, but a dramatic escalation of the long-standing conflict between the two states.
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Exhibitions
22.8.2023
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"Defenders of Independence"
Photo exhibition "Defenders of Independence" organized by the Strategic Communications Department of the Chief Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in partnership with the Ukrainian association of professional photographers, FORMOGRAFIA DESIGN STUDIO and How Production.
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Photo Stories
Jan 28, 2024
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A holiday displayed by an explosive wave. Olena Huseynova analyses the Photo of the Week
This photo by Pavlo Dorohoi has been reposted by everyone. Or so it seemed to me. I saw it on the Facebook page of a military journalist I know, on the Facebook page of an unknown eyebrow artist from Myrhorod Even an IT specialist from Kyiv who managed to flee to Berlin in the spring of 2022 left this photo in his stories for 24 hours. The blue haze of cold Kharkiv. A bare tree with things hanging from its branches, thrown out from neighboring houses by a Russian missile blast.
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Photo Stories
Jan 21, 2024
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Winter is on the front line. Olena Huseynova analyses the Photo of the Week
Konstantin Liberov's photo was taken in the Serebryansky Forest. "Winter at the Front" is the plain title of the picture and the whole set.
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Photo Stories
Jan 14, 2024
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"Our endurance must be long". Olena Huseynova analyses the Photo of the Week
On 11 January, Kyiv said goodbye to Maksym "Dali" Kryvtsov. He was a volunteer, a soldier, a junior sergeant, and a tutor at the Motley Raccoons children's camp. He was also a poet. In December 2023, at the very beginning of a brilliant literary career, Maksym Kryvtsov published his first book of poetry. We will never know what his poetic voice would have become, how it would have changed and matured.
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Photo Stories
Jan 7, 2024
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"Feel that angle inside you." Olena Huseynova analyses the Photo of the Week
We see photos every day and everywhere. But what kind of images surround us? What are they for? What ideas do they imply? Today, we are announcing a new column - photo of the week analysis with Ukrainian radio presenter and writer Olena Huseynova, in which we will interpret what the photos taken by Ukrainian photographers are saying or trying to say to us. Let's start with a photo by Oleh Palchyk, taken at the Kherson railway station on December 27.
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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
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