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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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News Stories
October 17, 2024
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Oleksandr Gimanov: “The first photo in a report should catch the eye, and the last one should become an exclamation point in history”
Олександр Гіманов нещодавно став членом Української асоціації професійних фотографів. Він — одеський фотокореспондент, який не лише знімає події, а й пише тексти, розповідає про свій шлях у фотографії, професійні виклики та цінність кожного кадру в часи війни. 
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News Stories
October 14, 2024
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Photo series by Kostiantyn and Vlada Liberov won the Bayeux Calvados-Normandy Award
On October 11–12, the Bayeux Calvados-Normandy Award for war correspondents was presented in the French city of Bayeux. This year, among the awardees were Ukrainian photographers Kostyantyn and Vlada Liberov. Their photo series dedicated to the war in Ukraine received several prestigious honors.
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News Stories
October 14, 2024
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Bombed schools, kidnapped children: how Russian propaganda covers up the Kremlin's crimes
A new school year has started in Ukraine under martial law. Only schools with shelters that meet the safety requirements of the State Emergency Service have accepted students this year.
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News Stories
October 14, 2024
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“It's impossible to look at this, but everyone should see it!” Crimes of the Russian army in Izyum in the photos of Ukrainian documentary filmmakers
The mutilated towns and villages of Kyiv, Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions share a common tragedy, experienced during the occupation. After the liberation of a part of the Kharkiv region from the invading troops, mass graves and torture chambers were found on the territory from Vovchansk to Izyum.
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News Stories
October 11, 2024
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Spying on the war: “Warhole” photo series by Heorhiy Ivanchenko, winner of the MYPH PHOTOGRAPHY PRIZE 2024
Photojournalist and documentary filmmaker Heorhiy Ivanchenko won the MYPH PHOTOGRAPHY PRIZE 2024 photo contest with a series of images titled Warhole. This series was created through a peephole and offers a different perspective on war, leaving room for imagination and emphasizing details. In it, Ivanchenko combines documentary with artistic elements to convey the global context of war through a limited perspective.
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News Stories
October 8, 2024
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Twice a day, Kharkiv is in the crosshairs. Consequences of the Russian shelling of KABs in the photos of Ivan Samoilov
On October 8, at around 5 p.m., explosions occurred in Kharkiv for the second time that day. A guided aerial bomb hit an open area near a densely populated neighborhood.
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Books
17.10.2024
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Photo book How we walk through the fire
Two years of full-scale war in a photo book by Reporters. 190 documentary shots taken between February 2022 and February 2024. Among the authors of the photos are Danylo Pavlov, Yevhen Malolietka, Serhiy Korovainyi, Viacheslav Ratynskyi and almost 40 other photographers.
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Education
8.2.2024
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Microgrant and Mentorship Program to Support Ukrainian Photographers
The program includes four mentorship courses and a final competition for participants. After that, we will provide financial support of €8,000 to Ukrainian photographers who create projects related to the theme of war. First and foremost, we will support authors who do not have regular access to equipment and resources, giving them additional opportunities to continue their work.
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Exhibitions
4.6.2024
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"SMS from Mariupol"
The Ukrainian Atelier of Culture and Sports, in collaboration with the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) and the Innovation Fund in Arts of the Ministry of Science, Research and Arts of Baden-Württemberg, presented a series of exhibition projects that served as a photo diary from occupied Mariupol. These projects were exhibited in Stuttgart and Dresden, Germany.
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Books
4.6.2024
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The photobook "Independent. The Story of Modern Ukraine in the Photographs of the Best Documentarians."
The photobook, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Ukraine's independence, was published with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Book Institute. It contains more than 140 unique documentary photographs from over 60 Ukrainian photographers, arranged chronologically from the proclamation of Ukraine's independence to the present day.
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Exhibitions
4.6.2024
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MARIUPOL: Photographs & Video by Evgeniy Maloletka and Mstyslav Chernov
The exhibition project took place in New York and was realized in collaboration with the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP), Howl Arts, and Yara Arts Group. The exhibition showcased photographs and videos by Myroslav Chernov and Yevhen Maloletka.
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Education
4.6.2024
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Photography as a tool of manipulation.
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) and Chekachkov Photo Academy presented a series of lectures by Myroslav Chernov: "Photography as a Tool of Manipulation." Manipulations in the media can occur even without the pressure of censors. The flow of images is everywhere; it defines trends and tastes and influences changes in political regimes. The media constructs reality and has the power to shape the course of history.
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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
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
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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