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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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July 8, 2024
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“Children were targeted on purpose.” Ruins of Kyiv's “Okhmatdyt” after Russian missiles in documentarists' photos
Wounded children, frightened adults, white medical robes covered in blood — these are the consequences of another Russian combined attack against Ukrainians. In the morning of July 8, Russian troops launched a rocket attack on Kiev, the largest children's hospital in Ukraine “Okhmatdyt” came under enemy attack.
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News Stories
July 3, 2024
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About 10 explosions in Dnipro: the consequences of the Russian combined attack in the lens of Nikolay Sinelnikov
On Wednesday morning, July 3, the Russians carried out a combined attack on the Dnieper. There were about 10 explosions in the city. At approximately 8:45 a.m., the Air Force of the Armed Forces reported the movement of enemy drones in the direction of the Dnieper. In a few minutes, missiles flew in the direction of the city.
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News Stories
June 30, 2024
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“Employees were unloading parcels.” The aftermath of the Russian air strike on “Nova Poshta” in Kharkiv in the photo of Yakov Lyashenko and Olga Kovalyova
On June 30, around 16:30 Russian troops again launched an air strike on Kharkov. The CAB flew about 80 kilometers and hit a few meters from the premises of “Nova Poshta” in the Slobidsky district of the city.
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News Stories
June 30, 2024
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“Hungry. Exhausted. Happy.” Photographers Konstantin and Vlada Liberov showed in what condition Ukrainians are returning from Russian captivity
On June 25, another 90 Ukrainians returned home from Russian captivity: 32 National Guardsmen, 18 border guards, 17 representatives of the Navy, 15 soldiers of the Armed Forces, 8 terrorists. Among them — 59 defenders of Mariupol, 52 of whom left Azovstal. Also, 5 fighters of the NGU, who at the beginning of the invasion guarded the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, set foot on their native land.
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News Stories
February 10, 2024
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Mykolaiv School of Photography MYPH: from conceptual to documentary images
MYPH, a well-known school of conceptual and art photography in the South of Ukraine, was founded by Serhiy Melnychenko in his hometown Mykolaiv. The training aims to promote and understand contemporary conceptual and artistic photography among artists.
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News Stories
February 22, 2024
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The camera as a weapon: the stories of photographers who joined the army
What made photographers join the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine? How has the photo changed, and they themselves, since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine? What did I have to give up and what to get used to? We talk with photographers Valentin Kuzan, Oleg Palchik and Sergey Mikhalchuk.
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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
Jan 15, 2025
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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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Photo Stories
Jan 12, 2025
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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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Photo Stories
Dec 30, 2024
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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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Photo Stories
Dec 29, 2024
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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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Photo Stories
Dec 24, 2024
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“No photo is worth a life": war through the lens of Oleh Petrasyuk
Oleg Petrasyuk is a photographer, serviceman of the 24th Brigade named after King Danylo and a new member of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAFF). In this interview, he shares his experiences documenting war, talks about the difficult moral challenges of filming, and explains why photography for him is primarily a craft, not an art.
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Photo Stories
Dec 23, 2024
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What photos by Ukrainian photographers were included in the photo collections of the year by CNN, Reuters, TIME, The New York Times
Photography has become one of the key ways to capture the pain, resilience and struggle of Ukrainians in 2024. This year, global media giants CNN, Reuters and TIME have included the work of Ukrainian documentarians in their annual best-picture selections. This is a recognition not only of the talent of the authors, but also of the power of visual art, which tells the history of war, life and hope of Ukraine.
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Grant
6.9.2024
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Тренінги HEFAT Refresher у Києві від RSF
У вересні та жовтні RSF організовує 2 нові тренінги HEFAT Refresher у Києві.
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Grant
1.3.2024
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PhotoVogue Grants for Photographers
Конкурс PhotoVogue 2024 запрошує митців з усього світу поділитися роботами, які прославляють красу та стійкість природи.
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Grant
1.3.2024
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World Report Award | Documenting Humanity 2024
Нагорода World Report Award|Documenting Humanity спрямована на нову форму соціальної відповідальності через фотографію. Премія відкрита як для професійних фотографів, так і для фотографів-аматорів з усього світу.
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Grant
1.3.2024
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Viviane Esders Prize – Europe
Премія Вівіан Есдерс присуджується фотографу, який працює понад 40 років, має особистий стиль та художній підхід.
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Grant
31.3.2024
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«Sharing Future» Artist in Residence Scholarship 2024
Гасло стипендії «Sharing Future» спрямоване на спільне створення та співпрацю для спільної Європи та спільного майбутнього.
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Grant
1.4.2024
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Конкурс стипендій для відеоблогерів, що сприяють зміцненню української ідентичності
Результати будуть оголошені не пізніше 13 травня 2024 року.
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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
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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