Discover the inspiring story of France Leclerc, an independent photographer who has transformed her passion for academia and travel into a unique form of visual storytelling.
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Choice by Inga Makeyeva and Kamila Dąbrowska: A Powerful Photobook on Consumerism and Sustainability
"Choice" is a photobook created by Inga Makeyeva and Kamila Dąbrowska that explores the impact of consumerism and sustainability. Through a carefully curated series of images, the project invites reflection on consumer culture and encourages more conscious alternatives.
Around the world, great civilizations and cities have flourished along the banks of mighty rivers. The Indian Subcontinent is no exception to this pattern; many ancient cities arose along its riverbanks, with Delhi being one of the most prominent.
Altered states of consciousness have been a fascination of mine since my introduction to meditation techniques in the late '90s. Through practice and study, the culmination of this journey can best be described by the integral theory of philosopher Ken Wilber.
Mike Sikorski – TeGieeR is a photographer from Gdańsk, Poland, and a member of the Gdańsk Photography Association (GTF). He graduated from the WFH Photography School in Sopot in 2006 and works exclusively with film photography.
Aghori, most terrifying and scary Indian ascetics. It’s said that they exist between life and death. They usually live close to the crematory grounds and use human bodies for their religious rituals. They perform Puja sitting on the body and collect “human oil” from corpse fat. Aghori are scavengers – they eat human flesh – and this is why they are usually called “cannibals.”
For over six years, photographer Michele Zousmer was welcomed into the Irish Traveller community while she photographed, built friendships, and learned about this unique group of people.
India, often described as the "Colour of Life," is a land where each hue tells a story, each shade is interwoven with the fabric of daily existence. The colors of India are not merely superficial or decorative; they are deeply ingrained in the culture and essence of the nation.
Most people are more likely to use photographs to distract themselves from the deterioration and loss of people, objects, and situations that they hold dear. Reassembling images that remind me of my beneficial experiences challenges me and other viewers to recognize differences between photographs and memories.
I love dunes - these perfect harmonious shapes and lines. Such perfect proportions, not touched by a human hand, are difficult to find anywhere else. Once abstracted from their surroundings, sand dunes reveal their beauty and clean forms, which can be presented freely from different angles, distances, and perspectives, and with boosted colors.
The terrified nameless citizenry of 1950s and 60s B-movies, dressed in colorful outfits, are caught in horrified poses as they scream, flee, and try to shoot their way out of certain death from off-screen monsters looking to squash them: natural disasters, giant crickets, and alien landings.
The “Images Without Memory” series consists of works created with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and finalized in Photoshop. Its purpose is to establish a dialogue between the analog world of the daguerreotype and the realm of artificial creation, exploring how the perception of reality and fiction blurs over time.
We are pleased to officially announce the winners and finalists of the prestigious Fine Art Awards, celebrating the finest talents in photography. This recognition represents a hallmark of excellence in the field. The selection process was conducted with the utmost rigor by a distinguished panel of experts, including renowned figures in the world of photography.
Cycling and walking along the western coast of Liguria (the Mediterranean coast in the northwest of Italy) between October and May, the places you come across, usually crowded in high season, are a mix of a recent end and a new beginning.
Anna Bogdan is an amateur photographer originally from Poland and now based in Jersey, passionate about landscapes and specializing in long exposure techniques.She graduated from Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce, Faculty of Pedagogy and Art.
Underpaid and overworked, Fast Food workers serve our food day in and day out while wearing conspicuous corporate uniforms, with all the conformity and anonymity associated with their low-status "McJobs."
The fragility of our ecosystem serves as a poignant reminder of the delicate balance that sustains life. Nature, in its boundless complexity, dances between order and chaos, a harmony teetering on the edge of entropy.
As we all know, a photograph has the power to tell both the truth and a lie at the very same moment. Yet its real magic lies in its ability to transcend reality. As the years pass, I realize that I am drawn to using photography as a tool to create new worlds and realities that come to life through my imagination and vision.
Dodho Magazine partnered with GuruShots "The Worlds Greatest Photo Game" in a photo challenge contest titled "Epic Animals" Over 100,000 photos were submitted. GuruShots is a platform for people who love taking photos. GuruShots believes that taking photos is an amazing way to express one’s self.
Imagine two parallel roadways—one fast-paced superhighway, exciting and glamorous, the other a slower rural road, grounded in the realities of routine and simplicity. This juxtaposition forms the foundation of "Two Worlds," a photographic exploration of the transient and spontaneous dance between reality and reflection.
Behind every shot lies a journey through lines, shapes, and spaces in constant evolution. I primarily photograph modern architecture and its details, focusing on black-and-white fine art. My work deliberately excludes any human presence, allowing the lines and forms of the architecture to take center stage.
Each image I create is a window into the uniqueness of the body as a vehicle for experiencing life, narrating fragments of a story that has no end. Beyond the visual, I want those who contemplate my work to allow themselves to feel, to reconnect with their emotions, and to reflect on the essence of who we are.
For me, traveling by train has always been comparable to life: being on the move from one place to another, with changing fellow passengers and so many interesting things to see and experience around me.
Photography transcends the boundaries of language; it is a universal mode of expression that resonates with individuals across all cultures. Each captured image has the ability to communicate emotions, narratives, and the very essence of human experience.
In my dream I walk through the rooms that feel familiar and strange at the same time and enter through a door into another room full of shuttered windows. I open the shutters and see that the house is surrounded by the stillness of the sea.
Flora Vida is an exploration of nature’s cycles through the delicate and often overlooked beauty of flowers in their final stages. Rather than capturing blooms in their prime, this series focuses on the fragility and resilience of life as it fades, celebrating the transformation that occurs in decay.
The following interview provides an intimate look into the creative world of visual artist and photographer Leanne Trivett S. Her early training in musical theatre and her professional experience as a singer and stage performer lend a unique perspective to her visual work, where narrative, gesture, and emotion intertwine with the photographic composition.
Mark Zilberman’s photography journey began when he was 6 years old. His first experience with photography happened during a trip with his mother and brother to Washington DC to see the Japanese Cherry Trees in bloom. As they walked past a drugstore window, he saw a bright yellow box and said he wanted it.
Forest is an exploration of the boundaries between the perception of nature and the human inner world, an attempt to convey the complexity of emotions and sensations that arise in moments of solitude. These works were created at night, when light and darkness form a tenuous border between reality and nightmare.
As I walk through the streets of my hometown Vienna these days, I find myself increasingly attuned to a certain melancholy that seems to hang over the city. It’s a sensation that has grown stronger with time, fueled by a growing awareness of how impersonal and detached our interactions have become in this digital age.
Today, we are pleased to introduce Mark Zilberman, a photographer whose passion ignited at the age of six when he acquired a Kodak Instamatic 104 during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Largely self-taught, he enhanced his skills at Arizona State University and by assisting renowned photographers in New York.
Much more than an aesthetic object, the mirror has fascinated and influenced the culture and art of many peoples. Historically it is the first virtuality device, or augmented reality, not only a "duplicator" of reality, but also a transformer of it.
Autumn has always held a special place in my heart. There's something enchanting about those suspended moments when the light filters through the trees, casting a magical glow over everything it touches.
In the latest print edition of our magazine, we had the honor of featuring the work of the talented photographer Douglas Burgdorff. Surprised that he hasn't succumbed to his most daring photographic adventures, Douglas has traveled the world capturing images that blend beauty and danger, sincerity and insincerity, artifice and natural splendor.
A wind of rebellion is blowing through the streets of Tblisi, the youth are trembling but ready to fight, because “What is happening in Georgia is quite simply the takeover of the country by Vladimir Putin” exclaims Luka, a young 24-year-old stylist. A situation very reminiscent of that of Ukraine before the war.
We invite you to read the full interview with Alva Martín, where he shares insights into his creative process, inspirations, and his perspective on the future of photography in the digital age. Discover how this innovative artist continues to challenge the boundaries of contemporary art and technology.
Dodho Magazine partnered with GuruShots "The Worlds Greatest Photo Game" in a photo challenge contest titled "Winter Wonders" Over 100,000 photos were submitted. GuruShots is a platform for people who love taking photos. GuruShots believes that taking photos is an amazing way to express one’s self.
The Messolonghi-Aitoliko lagoon complex is located in the north part of the Gulf of Patras in the central west coast of Greece. With its shallow area of 150 sq.km. extended between Acheloos and Evinos rivers, it is one of the most important wetlands in the Mediterranean.
We are delighted to announce the selection of 100 photographers as winners and finalists of the 2024 Color Awards, an accolade that highlights their distinguished standing within the photographic community. This recognition serves as a testament to their exceptional skills and artistic achievements.
Vincent Lariau, a passionate photographer for nearly 30 years, has dedicated his life to capturing and reinventing the essence of urban landscapes. Self-taught after spending a year in a preparatory art workshop for the Fine Arts, he lives and works between France and Ecuador.
I became fascinated with Hieronymus Bosch’s “Garden of Earthly Delights” as a teenager. His limitless imagination and intricately detailed images captured my mind. I put these details center stage, using models, wardrobe, special prosthetics and specially-built props to create photographic facsimiles of Bosch’s original paintings.
The City of Venezia remains for me an incredible inspirational and fascinating photography location. The beauty of the houses and the canals keep impressing, even though I am originally from Amsterdam so well known to city canals.
This project is composed of coffee-stained cyanotypes, one of the first photographic processes developed in the mid-19th century. Its principal active ingredient is iron salts, evoking the area known as the 'Iron Triangle', where the imagery for this work was taken.
The city is no doubt vibrant with its colours and smell, particularly Varanasi Street art at public places. Street art always tend to convey a direct message, gives an idea about the place and it is true for Varanasi, mostly with religious tones having figures of Gods with some abstract artworks.
Artist and photographer Catherine Regnier invites us to rediscover the hidden magic in the smallest details of nature. Through her photographs, she seeks to share her wonder at things that might seem banal or overly familiar but actually conceal a beauty waiting to be unveiled.
Captured in the bustling environment of New York City’s subway system, these photographs embody symbolic representations of our nightmares and the hidden fears that often linger beneath the surface of our consciousness.
Fauxliage documents the proliferation of disguised cell phone towers in the American West. By attempting to conceal an unsightly yet essential technology of the modern world, our landscapes are now sown with a quirky and unsettling mosaic of masquerading palms, evergreens, flagpoles, crosses, cacti, and more.
I think the facade glass cleaners have one of the hardest, heaviest and most dangerous jobs in the world because they always have to work at a very high altitude and usually in hot and humid weather, risking their lives for a small amount of money, but for the love of their families.
