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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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September 16, 2024
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“Foreign mercenaries” in Kursk region: how Russian propaganda is trying to discredit the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Since the beginning of the military operation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Kursk region, Russian propaganda telegram channels and media have been actively spreading narratives about “foreign mercenaries” fighting in Kursk region. To confirm their narratives, they used photos belonging to the Forward Observations Group account on the social network Instagram.
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News Stories
September 15, 2024
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A high-rise building in Kharkiv that was shot up by Russians. Photos by Heorhiy Ivanchenko and Yevhen Gertner from the scene of the tragedy
On September 15, Sunday, Russian troops hit a high-rise building in Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs. The fire spread over four floors. The attack left 41 people wounded, including four children.
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News Stories
September 15, 2024
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Farewell at the train station to the sounds of war. Heartbreaking footage of evacuation from Pokrovsk by Ukrainian documentary filmmakers
A year ago, Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, was in a relatively safe rear area, where IDPs from frontline settlements were arriving. The city was provided with communications, shops and banks were open, and residents felt relatively safe. However, over the past six months, the situation has changed dramatically.
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News Stories
September 13, 2024
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Combining art and sport: Yuriy Makalis about the photo book “Velorukh” and cycling
Yuriy Makalis is a Ukrainian photographer and cyclist, as well as a member of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He combines photography with military service, continuing to work on cycling-related projects even during the war. Recently, together with cycling activist, volunteer, and IT entrepreneur Maria Shevchenko, Yurii co-authored the first Ukrainian photo book about the phenomenon of cycling, Velorukh, which covers the history, present, and outstanding moments of Ukrainian cycling.
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News Stories
September 9, 2024
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New UAPP member Kristina Pashkina: “My task is to show that even in the most difficult moments life goes on”
Kristina Pashkina, a documentary photographer from Kharkiv, a new member of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers, talks about her journey in photography, the challenges of war and new creative projects that reflect the life of Ukrainians in difficult times. How did her work and her own change during the full-scale invasion, and why is it important to continue telling stories through photographs?
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News Stories
9.9.2024
New UAPP member Kristina Pashkina: “My task is to show that even in the most difficult moments life goes on”
Kristina Pashkina, a documentary photographer from Kharkiv, a new member of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers, talks about her journey in photography, the challenges of war and new creative projects that reflect the life of Ukrainians in difficult times. How did her work and her own change during the full-scale invasion, and why is it important to continue telling stories through photographs?
News Stories
September 6, 2024
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Emotional connection through art: how Canadian photographer Lesia Marushchak conveys pain and hope in her works
Through photography, installations and poetry, Canadian artist Lesja Marushchak strives to tell stories that explore trauma, collective memory and humanity, creating a space for a deep emotional connection with the viewer.
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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
Nov 27, 2024
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Stanislav Ostrous: “War is not only death, but also a kind of life”
Ukrainian photographer Stanislav Ostrous shared his experiences of the first days of the full-scale war in Kharkiv, the stories of people he encountered in areas liberated from Russian forces, and the places that truly embodied the soul of Kherson.
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Photo Stories
Nov 23, 2024
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“To give a voice to those who could not speak out during their lifetime.” Lesia Marushchak about the world's most famous exhibition about the Holodomor
Project MARIA by Canadian artist of Ukrainian descent Lesia Maruschak became the most famous exhibition about the Holodomor of 1932-1933, according to the National Museum of the Holodomor Genocide in Kyiv. This artwork has traveled to nine countries, and the book based on the project has won international awards. The exhibition provides an opportunity to look at the memory of the Holodomor through art, which makes a complex topic accessible and understandable on many levels.
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Photo Stories
Nov 22, 2024
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“They were brought to Odesa to beat everyone who does not support Yanukovych”. Euromaidan and Anti-Maidan in the lens of Alexander Gimanov
On the anniversary of the Revolution of Dignity, the UAPF recalls how Odesa became part of the struggle for Ukraine's independence. The city, which is often called the pearl by the sea, was then on the verge of a transition between a European pro-Ukrainian future and a Russian past. In this article, we describe how Odessans fought for their freedom, and supplement the text with photographs by documentary filmmaker Oleksandr Himanov, who witnessed these events.
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Photo Stories
Nov 21, 2024
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Shots of changes that society is ready for. The Revolution of Dignity through the eyes of Mstyslav Chernov
On November 21, Ukraine marks the Day of Dignity and Freedom, commemorating the anniversaries of two significant events - the Orange Revolution of 2004 and the Revolution of Dignity of 2013-2014. These events have become symbols of Ukrainians' aspirations for democracy, freedom and European values. Today, during the full-scale war with Russia, the struggle for these ideals continues.
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Photo Stories
Nov 17, 2024
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A photo with a story: Who has not seen our cracks
We can document the moment and document the consequences, and not just the next day, but everything that happens afterwards, everything that the moment we documented spills over and turns into.
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Photo Stories
Nov 12, 2024
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Penetration of bugs into your personal space and how to learn to coexist with it. New UAPF member Olga Koval about her projects and plans
Olha Koval is a new member of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers who attracts the attention of the art community with her original approach to contemporary issues. Her project “Eruption” took second place in the competition of the Mykolaiv School of Photography “MYPH” and resonated with the audience and critics. She created more than 40 thousand red-winged beetles, sculpting and painting them by hand.
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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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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
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