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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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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
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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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May 31, 2024
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Consequences of the russian strike on the Kharkiv five-story building in the photos of Yakiv Lyashenko
Another terrorist act by the Russians in Kharkiv. At midnight on May 31, several explosions were heard in Kharkiv: Russian troops hit S-300 and S-400 missiles on residential buildings from the territory of the Belgorod region.
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News Stories
May 25, 2024
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Epicenter of tragedy and pain in Kharkiv after enemy plane bombs on hypermarket in documentary photos
A large-scale fire, a column of black smoke over the city and the bodies of the murdered Kharkov residents in the parking lot are the consequences of another crime of Russians against civilians. Today, May 25, at 16:02, Russian troops shelled the hypermarket “Epicentrum” in Kharkiv with the Cabas. The number of dead and wounded is increasing every hour.
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May 25, 2024
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What did the international press publish in May? A selection of photos by Ukrainian documentary filmmakers
Italian, Singaporean, American, British, Canadian, and German media published photos by Ukrainian photographers in May. UAPF is proud of the documentary photographers whose photos represent their country in the international media and once again draw attention to the Russian-Ukrainian war.
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News Stories
May 23, 2024
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The bodies of the dead among the burned books. The consequences of the Russian attack on the printing house in Kharkiv in the photos of Alexander Magula
On May 23, Russian forces launched ten strikes on Kharkov. There were powerful explosions in the city. Today, the target of the enemy has become a printing house and transport infrastructure. According to preliminary data, the enemy attacked the city with S-300 missiles. Attacks were recorded in Kholodnogorsky and Osnovyan districts.
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News Stories
May 22, 2024
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Ruins and blood after “arrival” in Kharkiv. Documentary photos of Georgy Ivanchenko and Vlada and Konstantin Liberov
Damaged high-rise buildings, trams and trolleybuses destroyed, cars burned, wounded and frightened people — these are the consequences of shelling Kharkov by Russian forces with UMPB D-30 ammunition. The explosion in the city was heard on May 22 at 13:45. The enemy once again struck from the territory of the Belgorod region of the Russian Federation on residential areas of the city — Shevchenkivskyi and Kholodnogorsk.
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News Stories
May 20, 2024
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The tragedy of the destroyed recreation center from the suburbs of Kharkiv on film photos by Vladislav Krasnoshchek
Destroyed gazebos and mutilated bodies under rubble are the result of another Russian attack on civilians. On the morning of May 19, Russian forces fired double strikes on the recreation area in the suburbs of Kharkiv with Iskander-M missiles. Under the impact was a recreation center in the village of Cherkaska Lozova, where about half a hundred people were.
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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
Sep 8, 2024
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The Story Behind the Photo: Knowledge Day on Order and Safety
September 1st is Knowledge Day. For example, knowledge about how the Geneva Convention guarantees the unconditional protection of medical personnel.
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Photo Stories
Sep 6, 2024
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10 Photos of August: A Selection of Important Photos of the Month by UAPP and Ukraїner
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers, in partnership with Ukraїner, continues its series of publications featuring important photographs from the previous month, focusing on key events in Ukraine.
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Photo Stories
Aug 28, 2024
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Maksym Dondiuk on the tragedy in Ilovaisk: "The most important photographs for me are of the guys who lost their lives."
In August 2014, one of the fiercest battles for Ukrainian forces unfolded near the town of Ilovaisk during the war in eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian command decided to storm the city, which was occupied by pro-Russian militants and located 43 kilometers from Donetsk. However, the operation turned into a tragedy. The fighting lasted nearly a month, with about 400 Ukrainian soldiers killed in the "Ilovaisk pocket," another 400 wounded, and approximately 300 captured.
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Photo Stories
Aug 25, 2024
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A photo with a story: There is something of ordinary women in these unidentified Kasandras.
These women in yellow scarves, sitting on benches near their homes by the road, are not so much unheard Cassandras as they are unrecognized.
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Photo Stories
Aug 23, 2024
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Unicorn battalion
LGBTQ+ Soldiers of Ukraine Fight for Their Country and Their Rights Amid the Chaos of War
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Photo Stories
Aug 10, 2024
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Photo with a story by Vira Kuriko: This is love — and not a word more.
Ten years of war, about a hundred trains connect the country from city to town, heading towards the front line wherever it's still possible, and sometimes it's hard to get a ticket for the "Kyiv-War" train.
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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
Photo Story
Jan 12, 2025
Pokrovsk: military holding the line, civilians hoping for peace. Photo report by Anton Shtuka
Photo Story
Dec 30, 2024
“People feel a little better when they share their experiences.” Karina Pilyugina on her experience of documenting the war
Photo Story
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
Photo Story
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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