New Solo Show: ‘When The Pavement Breathes’ by Margarita Mavromichalis

All About Photo is thrilled to unveil our February Solo Exhibition, ‘When The Pavement Breathes’ by Margarita Mavromichalis

When The Pavement Breathes is a vivid exploration of the unnoticed moments that quietly transform the mundane into the extraordinary. Rooted in spontaneous, candid observation, this body of work traces the pulse of the street, where chance encounters fleeting gestures, and unguarded expressions briefly surface before dissolving back into routine. The photographs, made across cities and streets in different parts of the world, reveal unexpected juxtapositions and subtle details that disrupt habitual ways of seeing.

Despite their varied geographic origins, the images speak a shared visual language. Humor, irony, beauty, and oddity emerge not as cultural exceptions, but as universal human experiences. Familiar gestures repeat across borders; emotions echo from place to place. In this way, the work emphasizes how daily life, wherever it unfolds, carries more in common than we often assume.

Moving through these global yet intimate moments, the series invites viewers to slow down and rediscover wonder within the everyday. Shadows converse with architecture, bodies mirror their surroundings, and the ordinary becomes momentarily strange or luminous. When The Pavement Breathes suggests that the street itself is alive, responsive, expressive, and filled with quiet surprises just beneath the surface. By paying attention to what is often overlooked, the work reframes the urban landscape as a living gallery, where the most compelling moments are unscripted and universally human.

Discover the solo exhibition here

Discover the Winners of AAP Magazine 54 Nature

AAP Magazine Announces the 25 Winners of Issue #54: Nature AAP Magazine is pleased to announce the 25 winners of AAP Magazine #54: Nature, an international photography competition celebrating the natural world as a powerful subject of visual storytelling. This edition brings together outstanding photographic projects that explore nature in its many forms, from untouched landscapes and wildlife to fragile ecosystems and the evolving relationship between humans and their environment.

The competition attracted thousands of submissions from photographers worldwide, revealing a wide range of approaches and perspectives—from grand natural vistas and remote territories to intimate studies of flora, fauna, and natural textures. The selected winners represent multiple countries across several continents, highlighting the truly global scope of contemporary nature photography.

For this issue, AAP Magazine sought cohesive bodies of work capable of immersing viewers in meaningful encounters with the natural world—projects that address themes such as resilience, transformation, fragility, and balance. The winning series explore diverse environments and ecological narratives, offering thoughtful and visually compelling reflections on the planet we inhabit. Individually distinct yet collectively resonant, these projects form a layered portrait of nature shaped by time, climate, and human presence.

Published monthly, AAP Magazine showcases both emerging and established photographers whose work pushes the boundaries of visual storytelling. Issue #54: Nature honors the creativity, vision, and technical excellence of these artists, inviting audiences to engage more deeply with the natural world through photography.

The Winner is Isabella Tabacchi (Italy) with the series 'Resiliency of Nature'

The Second Place Winner is Marco Di Marco (Italy) with the series 'Restless Island'

The Third Place Winner is Eduardo Salvador (Spain) with the series ‘Inside the Macro World’

The other winners featured in the Merit Award’s Gallery are: Abilio Magalhães (Portugal), Michael Ritzie (United States), Gary Wagner (United States), Julie Wang (United States), Benoit Rondelet (Belgium), Tracy Burke (United States), Nat Coalson (United Kingdom/United States), Xiaoping Lin (China), Graham Hobart (United States), Stefano Battistelli (Italy), Turgay Uzer (United States), Marta Fiscus (United States), George Dian Balan (Romania), Conrad Peloquin (United States), Sean Du (United States), Myrtie Cope (United States), Roberta Pagano (Italy) , Guenther Reissner(Germany), Alessandro Natalini (Italy), Jens Rosbach (Austria), Aindreas Scholz (Ireland/Germany) and Don Jacobson (United States)

The top three winners will receive a prize of $1,000, and all winning photographs will be prominently featured in the All About Photo Winners Gallery and published in the printed issue of AAP Magazine #54: Nature

Discover all the winners here

New Call: Win a Solo Exhibition this February 2026!

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Maximize Your Exposure: Enter the Solo Exhibition Competition for a Month-Long Online Showcase

At All About Photo, we celebrate extraordinary photography that inspires, transforms, and connects with us on a deeper level.

WHY ENTER THE SOLO EXHIBITION?

Global Reach: The Solo Exhibition allows you to showcase your work to a wide audience through one of the most dynamic photography portals on the web.

Open to All Genres: Whether you're into photojournalism, street photography, fine art, landscapes, or portraiture—this competition welcomes all categories and subjects. Unleash your creativity!

For All Photographers: Open to both professional photographers and enthusiasts alike. Submit a cohesive body of work or portfolio that reflects your unique vision.

EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS:

Featured Solo Exhibition: Your work will be showcased for a full month across our Home Page, Competition Gallery and Photography Exhibition Directory.

Exclusive Interview: In-depth insights and unique exposure

Permanent Online Presence: Your Solo Exhibition will be permanently accessible on All About Photo Showroom + A dedicated portfolio page showcasing 20 images in our Photographers Directory

Social Media Exposure: Reach a global audience through our Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter accounts.

A Special Edition Newsletter exclusively dedicated to announcing your Solo Exhibition.

International Press Coverage: Get featured in major media outlets with guaranteed publications on Bored Panda, Visura and Photophiles Magazine.

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SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
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Submit 6 to 14 images for a flat fee of $45.
Only cohesive projects or portfolios will be published as a Solo Exhibition.

Why Wait? Submit Today! Seize the opportunity to gain international visibility, connect with industry experts, and elevate your photography career. Enter the Solo Exhibition competition now!

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AAP Magazine Announces the 25 Winners of Issue #53: Travels

AAP Magazine is pleased to announce the 25 winners of AAP Magazine #53: Travels, an international photography competition celebrating travel as a powerful form of visual storytelling. This edition brings together outstanding photographic projects that reflect the spirit of discovery, cultural encounter, and human connection across the globe.

The competition attracted thousands of submissions from photographers worldwide, revealing a remarkable range of perspectives—from expansive landscapes and intimate cultural moments to striking wildlife encounters and portraits of everyday life. The selected winners represent 13 countries across four continents, underscoring the truly global reach of contemporary travel photography. Notably, 12 of the 25 winning photographers are women, highlighting the diversity of voices shaping today’s photographic landscape.

For this issue, AAP Magazine sought cohesive bodies of work capable of transporting viewers into lived experiences—projects that speak to devotion, labor, identity, and belonging. The winning series explore sacred spaces in Afghanistan, ancestral rituals in Ethiopia and Borneo, and disappearing ways of life in Papua New Guinea and the Amazon, alongside intimate narratives of childhood, migration, and work across different cultures. Individually distinct yet collectively resonant, these projects form a layered portrait of a world shaped by history, belief, environment, and human connection.

Published monthly, AAP Magazine showcases both emerging and established photographers whose work pushes the boundaries of visual storytelling. Issue #53: Travels honors the creativity, vision, and technical excellence of these artists, offering audiences new ways to engage with the world through photography.

The Winner is Andrea Bettancini (Italy) with the series The Background Noise.
The Second Place Winner is Callie Eh (Malaysia) with the series A Journey of Heart and Heritage.
T\he Third Place Winner is Andrea Peruzzi (Italy) with the series Devotion in Mazar-I Sharif.

The other winners featured in the Merit Award’s Gallery are: Artem Postelnikov (Ukraine), Kristyn Taylor (Australia), Andrea Torrei (Italy), Guillaume Petermann (France), Somenath Mukhopadhyay (India), Indranil Sengupta (India), Vitaly Golovatyuk (Russia), Thibault Gerbaldi (France/United States), Fiorella Baldisserri (Italy), Brigitte Bourger (France), Lise Leino (Finland/United Kingdom), Ryan Kost (United States), Prescott Lassman (United States), Mogli Maureal (Philippines/United States), Costanza Rossi (Italy), Carole Mills Noronha (Australia), Orna Naor (Israel), TJ Vissing (United States), Emilie Favier (France), Mariqua Poquet (France), Sanghamitra Sarkar (India), and Laura Jean Zito (Ireland).

The top three winners will receive a prize of $1,000, and all winning photographs will be prominently featured in the All About Photo Winners Gallery and published in the printed issue of AAP Magazine #53: Travels.

Discover all the winners here

All About Photo Presents 'Fay and Gay' by Samantha Yancey

Solo Exhibition January 1 - 31, 2026
A Portrait of Lifelong Togetherness

All About Photo is pleased to unveil its first Solo Exhibition of 2026, Fay and Gay by Samantha Yancey.

This intimate photographic project explores lifelong companionship through the story of twin sisters Fay and Gay, born in 1936 near Pelahatchie, Mississippi. Never having spent a day apart, they have shared a home, careers, routines, and passions for more than eight decades. From building their home together in 1969 to dressing alike by choice, their lives unfold in a quiet, enduring synchronicity.

With sensitivity and restraint, Samantha Yancey captures this rare bond, offering a subtle and deeply human reflection on time, devotion, and the beauty of an ordinary life lived side by side. The project resonates through its emotional clarity and gentle strength, inviting viewers into a world shaped by constancy and mutual presence.

Discover the full solo exhibition here