His work centers on people, their struggles, and their environments—stories that resonate far beyond the frame. Recognized with countless international awards, including Nikon, POYI, and World Press Photo, his career is synonymous with excellence.
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Turkish Oil Wrestling by Alain Schroeder
Dec 19, 2022
In the heat of the blazing sun, skin glistening with olive oil, wearing only the traditional kispet (thick leather pants), men of all ages, pair off to wrestle in the oldest sport in recorded history after the Olympic Games.
Belgian photojournalist Alain Schroeder has been working in the industry for over four decades. First as a sports photographer in the 80s, then shooting book assignments and editorial pieces in art, culture and human stories.
Boxing; Muay Thai kids by Alain Schroeder
May 27, 2022
Muay Thai kids project was selected and published in our print edition 20. Far from Thailand’s iconic tourist destinations, Isaan, the kingdom’s largest region, reaches north and east to the borders of Laos and Cambodia.
The Street C’est Chic by Alain Schroeder
Nov 12, 2021
At New York Fashion Week 2021, fashion moved from the runway to the street. Responding to the "Bet on Black" theme, guests, excited to dress up for a live event after a year of cancellations.
Photography has always been, since the beginning of it, one of the best arts. There is one thing that is fundamental for the management of knowledge: memory.
South Korea, Jeju island, known for its characteristic basalt volcanic rock, sits off South Korea. It is the home of the renowned Haenyeo or women of the sea who free dive off the black shores of Jeju harvesting delicacies from the sea.
When I finally had divers willing to be photographed and permission to hang my backdrop, it started to rain and I had to shoot holding an umbrella and protect my camera.
White glove-buildings, designer boutiques, Museum Mile and ladies who lunch are some of the images associated with Manhattan’s Upper East Side (UES).
Saving Orangutans by Alain Schroeder
May 13, 2020
This series documents the incongruous behavior between man and the environment in Sumatra. On the one hand, humans destroy virgin forests wounding and killing animals, while on the other, they do everything possible to save them.
Great. The quality is very good and you develop the photographers work on 14-16 pages which is interesting for the viewers and allows you to understand the work.
Belgian photographer Alain Schroeder has been working in photography for more than three decades, first as a sports photographer for 15 years (shooting 500 magazine covers during his tenure), before turning to book assignments spanning travel, fine-art and architecture.
Kid Jockeys by Alain Schroeder
Jul 13, 2018
Once a game between neighbors to celebrate a good harvest, horse racing was transformed into a spectator sport by the Dutch in the 20th century to entertain officials and nobility.
Kushti is the traditional form of Indian wrestling established centuries ago in Persia. In vogue during the 16th century Mughal era, this art is practiced in a type of gymnasium called an Akhara.