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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
November 16, 2024
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Warm events in cold times. The Orange Revolution in the photographs of Andriy Lomakin
November 22, 2004 is the twentieth anniversary of the Orange Revolution, which began as a protest against the fraudulent 2004 presidential election in Ukraine. The event got its name from the color used by supporters of presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko and the opposition party Our Ukraine. In contrast, supporters of Viktor Yanukovych were associated with the white and blue colors of their symbols.
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News Stories
November 15, 2024
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“Cars with the bodies of locals who tried to evacuate are burnt on both sides of the road.” The frontline town of Kurakhove through the lens of Anton Shtuka
Kurakhove, a town in the Pokrovsk district of eastern Ukraine, is trapped in the fighting and is now surrounded on three sides by Russian troops. The enemy is three kilometers away, and about a thousand residents remain in the town. Without water, electricity and heating, people are surviving in the basements of apartment buildings, hoping for the day when this horror will finally end.
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News Stories
November 9, 2024
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A week of shelling, destruction and testing: the aftermath of Russian attacks on Kyiv, Odesa, Kharkiv and Kherson
During the week of November 4-9, 2024, Russian troops intensified their attacks on peaceful Ukrainian cities far from the frontline. Kharkiv, Odesa, Kyiv, and other settlements where hundreds of thousands and even millions of people live every day were targeted by drones and missiles. These strikes have left behind not only destruction but also deep psychological and physical wounds, forcing Ukrainians to remember every day that even in the home front, security remains conditional.
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News Stories
November 9, 2024
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From dream to reality: How Kyiv's independent bookstore “Zbirka” lives with a curated selection of books
At the Zbirka bookstore on 2a Zolotovoritska Street, every book is more than just a printed text. Each publication on the shelves has its own special story, intertwined with human destinies, art, and accidental discoveries. The bookstore offers such areas as art and design, architecture, culture and history, sociology and psychology, photography and books about photography.
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News Stories
November 7, 2024
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How to find a common visual language with bild editors. Tips from photo editor Iryna Gromotska
The Kyiv Independent's photo editor Iryna Gromotska talks about collaborating with photographers, working together on materials, and how to best pitch your project to get it published by the media.
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News Stories
November 4, 2024
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“They are trying to bring us back to the 17th century”. How Russian propaganda legalizes shelling of Ukrainian energy sector.
"Taras, a power plant worker, was working in the control room when Russian missiles hit the plant en masse. He had to stay late to complete important tasks when the air raid siren went off and his colleagues ran for their lives.
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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
1.5.2024
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Фонд Курта Шорка (KSMF)
Меморіальний фонд Курта Шорка (KSMF) приймає заявки на здобуття премії в галузі міжнародної журналістики за 2024 рік. Вже 23-й рік поспіль ця премія вшановує пам'ять американського журналіста-фрілансера Курта Шорка, який загинув у 2000 році під час роботи в Сьєрра-Леоне для агентства Reuters, і відзначає видатні досягнення у сміливому висвітленні конфліктів, корупції, несправедливості та порушень прав людини.
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Grant
1.5.2024
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Women Photograph Project Grants
Ці гранти у розмірі $5,000 будуть спрямовані на підтримку фотопроєктів - як нових, так і тих, що вже реалізуються - візуальних журналістів, які працюють у сфері документалістики. Доступно п'ять грантів, принаймні один з яких буде призначений для небінарного або трансгендерного фотографа. Фінансування може бути використане для покриття основних витрат на репортаж, творчих гонорарів фотографів і будь-яких інших витрат, що сприяють створенню нових робіт.
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Grant
1.5.2024
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Стипендіальна програма від Фундації польсько-німецької співпраці
Податись можуть українські журналісти, воєнкори та фотографи, що базуються в Україні та висвітлюють події, пов’язані з повномасштабним вторгненням Росії. У заявці треба надати короткий та розлогий опис вашого проєкту та бюджет на його втілення, який покриє ця сума.
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Grant
3.6.2024
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HARIBAN AWARD — International Collotype Competition 2024
Премія Hariban Award, заснована компанією Benrido, поєднує 170-річну аналогову техніку з сучасною фотографією. Скляні пластини використовувалися як основа для друкарських форм для колотипного друку, що продовжується і сьогодні. Нагорода називається «Харібан», оскільки «Харі» означає скляна пластина, а «бан» - друкарська форма в японській мові.
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Grant
3.6.2024
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Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Grants
Гранти Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Grants для позитивних змін нашої планети.
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Grant
7.6.2024
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Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant
Грант Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant — це міжнародний фотоконкурс для молодих фотографів віком до 24 років або тих, хто навчається на денному курсі фотографії. Учасники повинні подати портфоліо з 12 фотографій і чітку пропозицію проєкту.
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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
Photo Story
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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