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Street photography is about seeing what others might miss. A fleeting gesture, an unexpected encounter, a play of light and shadow, or a strange coincidence can turn an ordinary scene into something extraordinary. The best photographs often happen without warning, capturing the humor, beauty, contradictions, and humanity of everyday life. AAP Magazine #61: Street brings together 25 winning photographers from 18 countries across five continents, offering a fascinating look at contemporary street photography and the many ways artists interpret the world around them. From crowded streets and public gatherings to quiet moments between strangers, these photographs explore the unpredictable nature of life in public spaces. Some photographers embrace documentary photography and spontaneous encounters, while others experiment with color, geometry, reflections, and unusual compositions to create images that feel almost surreal. The result is a diverse collection of street photography tha...

All About Photo is pleased to present When I Arrived , a solo exhibition by Detroit photographer Dave Jordano, throughout October 2026. The exhibition brings together a remarkable series of photographs made more than 50 years ago, when Jordano was just 24 years old and studying photography at the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit. In early 1972, Jordano began photographing the city and its surroundings with a 35mm camera. For approximately one year, he photographed streets, neighborhoods, people, and the small, unexpected moments he encountered along the way. At the time, he could not have known that most of these photographs would remain unseen for decades. A Photographic Archive Hidden for More Than 40 Years After completing the work, Jordano stored the negatives away. They remained there for more than forty years until he rediscovered them in 2013. Going back through the negatives, he was surprised by what he found: a substantial body of photographs that already r...

International Travel Photography Contest: Capturing Journeys & Discoveries Early Bird savings end October 17, 2025 Since the earliest days of photography, travel has been one of its most inspiring subjects. From 19th-century explorers documenting new lands to contemporary photographers capturing cultural encounters, travel photography has always been about more than places — it’s about the people, stories, and emotions found along the way. Now, AAP Magazine invites photographers from around the globe to participate in its 53rd edition, dedicated entirely to the theme of TRAVELS. This prestigious international photography competition is open to all artists, whether amateur or professional, who wish to share their journeys and perspectives. The theme is completely open—your work can span landscapes, portraits, street scenes, cultural traditions, or personal stories of exploration. Whether you shoot in digital, film, black and white, or use alternative processes, all techniqu...