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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
May 6, 2024
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The language of photography is universal. Documentary photographer Kateryna Moskaliuk on the value and role of photography in times of war
Kateryna Moskalyuk is a member of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers, photojournalist, documentary photographer, works published in Bloomberg Businessweek, Die Zeit, The Ukrainians, Ukraininer, Evacuation.City, Zaborona, Kunsht, Forbes Ukraine and were presented at international exhibitions in Ukraine, Great Britain, USA, Poland, Germany, Armenia, Japan and Hong Kong.
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News Stories
March 13, 2024
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Only the truth can stop this war. An exclusive interview with director Mstislav Chernov after the Oscar
The film of Kharkiv director Mstislav Chernov “20 Days in Mariupol” won the Oscar in the nomination Best Documentary Feature. We spoke with the author of the film in the first hours after the ceremony. You can listen to fragments of the audio version of the exclusive interview of Elena Guseynova with Mstislav Chernov on Radio Culture.
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News Stories
13.3.2024
Only the truth can stop this war. An exclusive interview with director Mstislav Chernov after the Oscar
The film of Kharkiv director Mstislav Chernov “20 Days in Mariupol” won the Oscar in the nomination Best Documentary Feature. We spoke with the author of the film in the first hours after the ceremony. You can listen to fragments of the audio version of the exclusive interview of Elena Guseynova with Mstislav Chernov on Radio Culture.
News Stories
March 20, 2024
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How to document war crimes so that they can be used in court? Recommendations from the Ukrainian Legal Advisory Group
Ukrainian Legal Advisory Group (ULAG, Ukrainian Legal Advisory Group) is a non-governmental organization that deals with justice in the context of armed conflict. ULAG lawyers represent victims in national and international courts, carry out legal analysis, work with archives. Their work also involves advocacy, analytical and advisory activities.
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News Stories
February 3, 2024
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What you shoot cannot be deleted. How photojournalists work at the sites of Russian shelling and in the war zone
With the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, photojournalists covering the war have become even more difficult to work, as personal risks and threats to life have increased at times. What are the rules of work at the sites of “arrivals”? What can and can not be published? How to act when shooting is prohibited? How to shoot so that you don't have to delete the photo?
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News Stories
August 25, 2023
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Program to support 10 Ukrainian photographers and their projects
The "Documentary Photographers on the Frontline: the Support of Ukrainian Photographers and Their Projects" project is an important step in supporting Ukrainian documentary photographers who risk their lives to tell the truth about the military conflict in Ukraine. The UAPP will contribute to the development of this important profession and broaden the world's understanding of the situation in Ukraine by providing funding, training and security support.
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News Stories
May 7, 2024
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Insurance coverage of up to $100,000 for media professionals at war. Who can apply, how and when
Since May 2024, the International Journalists' Insurance Fund (IFSJ) has resumed accepting applications from Ukrainian journalists, fixers, photo and video operators who perform editorial tasks in combat zones. This is reported by the Institute of Mass Information with reference to the Association “Independent Regional Publishers of Ukraine”.
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Exhibitions
8.1.2023
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«The Bearing Witness: Documenting War Crimes in Mariupol, Ukraine»
The photo exhibition was created in cooperation with the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP), FRONTLINE PBS and the Associated Press. The exhibition featured the works of Ukrainian documentary photographers, UAPF members and Pulitzer Prize winners Mstislav Chernov and Yevhen Malolletka.
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Social Projects
5.4.2013
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WIKI loves Earth
In 2014, the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) became a partner of the international photo contest Wiki Loves Earth. "Wiki Loves Earth" is a photo competition dedicated to Ukraine's natural monuments. The main objective of the contest is to create as comprehensive a database of photographs of natural landmarks and objects of the nature reserve fund in Ukraine as possible under a free license for illustrating Wikipedia and other projects.
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Social Projects
11.5.2021
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Charity event "All-Ukrainian pajama day"
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) in partnership with the Ronald McDonald House Charity supported the All-Ukrainian Pajama Day, an event that annually brings together thousands of people to help children stay close to their families during treatment.
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Social Projects
7.4.2021
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Festival "From a country to Ukraine"
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPF) has become a partner of the festival "From Country to Ukraine", which aims to help local communities in eastern Ukraine fill their cities with an atmosphere of unity, support and a sense of Ukrainian spirit.
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Social Projects
3.12.2020
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"Peeping through the windows"
The aim of the project is to draw society's and authorities' attention to the problem of the decline of valuable buildings and to promote the work of Ukrainian photographers and the history of Ukrainian photography. Using the empty windows of an abandoned building as frames for photographs is a synthesis of photography and architecture. They enrich each other with new meanings and seem to speak to the observer: "conscious effort to preserve history is necessary in all areas of our nation's cult"
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Research Projects
15.8.2019
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Ukrainian archival photography
The "Ukrainian Archival Photography" project is a non-commercial initiative of the public organization "Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers" (UAPP). The project aims to research and popularize Ukrainian archival photography, create a comprehensive view of photography's development in Ukraine, and promote the culture of preserving and studying photographic heritage.
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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.
read more
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.
read more
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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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
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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