Tag : Documentary & Photojournalism

Conversation with the Masters of Photography

Conversation with the Masters of Photography: Part 1

Listening to the Master’s Speech, numerous questions and  in depth  answers. A Journey through their lifetime, memories of their past, some beautiful mistakes, and many enthusiastic decisions. It all counts for being a Master, to gain the pride, being consistent in what they are. The obstacles  they must have crossed and…

Unseen Heroes: The Cleaners of Dhaka City by Saiful Amin Kazal

Unseen Heroes: The Cleaners of Dhaka City by Saiful Amin Kazal

In the 16th century, after the genocide of Magh pirates, the first generation of sweepers was established to clear the dead bodies. After the partition of Bengal in the year 1905, the importance of sweepers was highly noted. During that time, cheap cleaners were brought from Madras, Kanpur, and Nagpur.…

My Personal Best: Documentary Photographer Juan Galán

“The last year of my University degree in psychology in Salamanca (Spain) I wanted to learn something new not related to my previous formal education. The Faculty of Fine Arts is located in the same building where I used to study so I asked the photography professors if I could…

Biharis of Dhaka: Stateless People by Vilen Gabrielyan

Bihari of Dhaka: Stateless People by Vilen Gabrielyan

Following the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971 between East and West Pakistan, the Bihari were left behind in newly formed Bangladesh. An Urdu speaking minority group, they were viewed by many as being Pakistani collaborators during the war, despite some Biharis fighting alongside Bangladeshi forces for independence. In 1974 an…

Personal Best: Felipe Malhue Ortiz

My Personal Best: Documentary Photographer Felipe Malhue Ortiz

Felipe Malhue (1994) is a documentary photographer born in San Antonio, Chile. He has photography studies with a mention in photojournalism, in parallel he has had training in workshops with photographers such as John Moore, Walter Astrada, Catalina Martín-Chico, Ana Casas Broda, among others. He is a member of the…

The Shelter Has Been Burned by Md. Shamim Shahnewaz

The Shelter Has Been Burned by Md. Shamim Shahnewaz

The most destructive human-made disaster is a Fire accident. Fire accidents are occurring often in Bangladesh. Unconsciousness is the main and primary reason for this incident. Mostly the common fire accident happens in garment factories and slums in Bangladesh. Many others are happening such as depo, gas cylinder blast at…

Kushti: Mud Warriors Of Kolhapur, India By Rahul Machigar

Kushti (Indian Wrestling) is a popular game at Kolhapur. In this south-eastern Indian city, Kushti has a long tradition. It used to be supported by local maharajas. Some of the Kings were themselves, good wrestlers. This game flourished here during the reign of Shri Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj, the King of…

A Warning Sign: Photo Series By Indian Photographer Abhishek Pardeshi

Floods are the most common & among the most deadly natural disasters in the world. They are getting worse, as global warming continues to exacerbate results in destruction all around the world. Haripur Village, Sangli. Flooding is wreaking havoc on farmers, fields are washing away, yield losses & the devastation…

Behind the Cuchumatanes – Ixil Community By Vincent Karcher

The Ixil community lives in the remote Cuchumatanes mountains, in the department of Quiché. They are an old Mayan indigenous community. Due to the hard access and remoteness of this region, they have preserved their identity and old culture. This region as 3 municipalities; Santa Maria Nebaj, San Gaspa Chajul,…

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