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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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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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News Stories
December 16, 2024
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“The arrival of the Russians is not a punishment, but a blessing”. How Russia manipulates narratives about peace and the surrender of the occupied regions
Russia occupied Ukrainian territory back in 2014. In the third year of a full-scale war, a significant part of Ukrainian lands still remains in the hands of the Russians. Five regions of Ukraine and the Crimean peninsula are partially occupied, including major port cities and critical infrastructure.
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News Stories
December 7, 2024
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Without waiting for tomorrow. Why the MYPH Photography Prize is interesting for young photographers
Mykolaiv School of Conceptual and Artistic Photography MYPH, which has existed since 2018, this year launched the MYPH Photography Prize 2024 for young photographers.
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News Stories
December 1, 2024
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“Seeing The Unseen": How Iva Sidash won one of the most prestigious awards in photojournalism for young photographers
Photographer and member of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers, Iva Sidash, has won the top category in the prestigious Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant.
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News Stories
November 29, 2024
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What did the international press publish in November? A selection of photos by Ukrainian photographers
Photos of the members of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers in the international media: summarizing November. UAPF is proud to recognize Ukrainian documentary photographers whose work covers the main events in Ukraine and once again focuses the world's attention on the Russian-Ukrainian war.
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News Stories
November 26, 2024
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Bombs and IPSO: How Russia is trying to devastate unconquered Kharkiv
Kharkiv, a frontline city of one million people in northeastern Ukraine, has been under attack by ballistic missiles, anti-aircraft gunships, attack drones, and information and psychological operations (IPO) every day since the start of the full-scale invasion.
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News Stories
November 17, 2024
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The culmination of a week of terror: 120 missiles and 90 drones in Ukraine overnight. Photos by documentary filmmakers from Kharkiv and Odesa
The night of November 17 was the culmination of a week of Russian terror: the Russian army fired 120 missiles and 90 attack drones at Ukraine. This attack ended a week of large-scale shelling, during which the occupiers used nearly 140 missiles, 900 bombs, and 600 drones to strike peaceful Ukrainian cities.
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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
Aug 7, 2024
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10 Photos of July: A Collection of Important Photos of the Month by UAPP and Ukraїner
UAPP, in partnership with Ukraїner, continues its series of publications featuring important photographs from the past month, highlighting key events in Ukraine.
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Photo Stories
Aug 6, 2024
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Lviv photographer Marta Syryko about the Sculpture Project, The Bachelor, inclusivity, the body, and trauma
Lviv-based photographer Marta Syryko has created a series of photographs of Ukrainian veterans who lost their limbs in the war. The author dedicated her project “Sculptural” to art based on ancient Greek statues. Today, the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers is publishing a conversation with the author and her photographs.
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Photo Stories
Jul 29, 2024
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“My photography cannot be about the war”. New UAPF member Daria Svertilova about her projects, reflections and photo dreams
We talk about the project Temporary Home (or Dormitory), jet photography during the war, photography education in France, and the dream photo with a new member of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers, Daria Svertilova from Odesa.
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Photo Stories
Jul 28, 2024
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Photo with story by Vira Kuriko: It seems to be about whiteness and painfulness
It's not even about the color (only whether white is so white), but whether it's decent to walk around so clean at noon on July 8, when the Russians had just shelled the Okhmatdyt children's hospital and the area near the Lukyanivska metro station in Kyiv. And we're talking about just a few missiles out of thirty-eight that flew at different Ukrainian cities.
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Photo Stories
Jul 11, 2024
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10 photos of June: a selection of key photos of the month from UAPP and Ukraїner
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers, in partnership with Ukraїner, continues to share key photos of the month related to the full-scale invasion.
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Photo Stories
Jun 15, 2024
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Where there is a bare pier and Oleshky sands. Photo with the story through the eyes of Elena Guseinova
I remembered this photo of Ivan Antipenko in the first week of June. Blooming lilac and a fighter with a smoke block. Antipenko took this photo back in April. In the Kherson region. In the south, lilac blooms faster. Strawberries and cherries ripen faster. Russian air bombs arrive faster. And many more things in the south are happening faster. But I don't know how to use the word “faster” when describing the path to the Hola Marina or the Oleshkov Sands.
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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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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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