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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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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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Exhibitions
29.9.2023
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Exhibition "Spalah. Ukrainian photography today"
On September 29, at the Ukrainian House in Kyiv, the opening of the photo exhibition "Spalah. Ukrainian Photography Today" took place. The project was implemented by the National Center "Ukrainian House" and the NGO "Platform for Cultural Initiatives" in cooperation with the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers and with the support of the Press, Education, and Culture Department of the US Embassy in Ukraine.
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Exhibitions
12.10.2023
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The exhibition "The Siege of Mariupol - The last journalists in the occupied city"
As part of this year's Czech Photo Festival, on October 12, an exhibition titled "The Siege of Mariupol - The Last Journalists in the Occupied City" was opened at the Czech Photo Center Gallery in Prague. The exhibition features world-renowned works by Mstislav Chernov and Yevhen Maloletka. The project was realized by the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) in cooperation with Czech Photo and the Association of Professional Photographers of the Czech Republic (APF).
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Exhibitions
2.8.2023
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«Bojují i za nás»
A large-scale exhibition of the members of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers entitled "They are fighting for us too" was organized in the Czech Republic, Belgium and the United States. The exhibition features more than 200 photographs documenting the vivid evidence of Russia's aggression and genocide, the lives of ordinary people in the war, and the brave struggle of our people not only for their own freedom but also for the freedom of the entire world.
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Books
14.10.2023
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Photo book "Brave to bring the light"
The photo book Brave to Bring the Light, about the most difficult winter in the history of independent Ukraine so far, includes photographs by more than 30 Ukrainian authors who documented the energy crisis caused by the Russian military's attack on Ukrainian infrastructure facilities during the fall of 2022, winter and spring of 2023.
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Exhibitions
5.5.2022
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"Ukrainian Guernica"
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPF) in cooperation with the Bereznitsky Art Foundation organized a charity exhibition "Ukrainian Guernica", which was opened at the Factory Gallery, Tbilisi. The project was supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and under the patronage of the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska.
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Exhibitions
28.8.2022
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"Ukraine on my mind"
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers in cooperation with the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Andrew in Atlanta organized a series of exhibitions "Ukraine on my mind" that took place in Atlanta in August and November 2022.
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Photo Stories
Dec 12, 2024
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About the different work of people in the same form. A conversation with Pavlo Petrov
Continuing Our Series with Ukrainian Documentary ProfessionalsThis time, we spoke with Pavlo Petrov, a photographer with the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES). Pavlo shared insights about his work documenting emergencies, the unpredictability of "typical" shoots, the photos from the war that can’t yet be shown, and why capturing death is an essential part of his job.
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Photo Stories
Dec 6, 2024
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10 photos of November
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers, together with Ukraїner, continues to publish a selection of important events captured by Ukrainian photographers in November 2024. This month, Ukrainian photographers took their cameras to the front lines in Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, filmed farewells to fallen soldiers, shelling of cities by the enemy army, and much more.
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Photo Stories
Aug 9, 2024
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When the war came to Kharkiv. Conversation with Georgy Ivanchenko, Yakov Lyashenko and Oleksandr Magula
We continue with a series of interviews with professional Ukrainian documentarians. We talked about the experience of filming the war, empathy in work and the hometown of Kharkiv with Georgy Ivanchenko, Yakov Lyashenko and Oleksandr Magula.
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Photo Stories
Jun 26, 2024
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An invisible profession in the world of the visible. Conversation with Irinka Gromotska and Danil Pavlov
We continue with a series of interviews with professional Ukrainian documentarians. About photo editing, the role of bill-editors in the media and the voices of Ukrainians in the international field, we talked with Danylo Pavlov and Irinka Gromodska.
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Photo Stories
Mar 27, 2024
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Oksana Parfeniuk, Sasha Maslov. Conversation with documentary photographers about how they work here and now in the conditions of the Russian-Ukrainian war
We continue with a series of interviews with professional Ukrainian documentarians. Oksana Parafeniuk and Sasha Maslov told whether the war in Ukraine ceased to interest the foreign reader, how requests to documentary filmmakers were transformed and how their personal view of photo-documentary has changed.
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Photo Stories
Nov 24, 2023
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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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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
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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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