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Our 62nd printed issue of AAP Magazine will celebrate TRAVEL , featuring a selection of the most compelling photographic projects submitted by photographers from around the world. “My life is shaped by the urgent need to wander and observe, and my camera is my passport.” — Steve McCurry Travel is not only about distant destinations. It can be about discovering a place for the first time, returning to somewhere familiar, meeting people along the way, or simply learning to see the world around us differently. We are looking for your vision of travel, from near or far. Show us the landscapes, people, cultures, encounters, and moments that have shaped your journey. Take us to iconic destinations, places known only to you, or somewhere just around the corner. Whether you photograph with a large-format camera, a compact camera, or a mobile phone, we want to see how you experience and interpret the world through photography. There is a world out there to explore. Take us some...

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...

Showcase Your Photography in a Month-Long Solo Exhibition At All About Photo, we believe that photographers deserve more than a single moment of attention. A strong body of work needs space to be seen, explored, and appreciated. That is why, each month, we feature one talented photographer in a dedicated Solo Exhibition on our online showroom. The next Solo Exhibition will take place from November 1–30, 2026 . This is an opportunity to present a cohesive body of work to a global photography audience and gain visibility well beyond a single social media post or competition result. One Photographer. One Month. One Dedicated Exhibition. The Solo Exhibition is open to photographers working across all genres and subjects. Whether your work explores street photography, photojournalism, portraiture, landscapes, documentary photography, fine art, conceptual work, or something entirely different, we are interested in seeing a strong and cohesive vision. You don't need to be a...

Nature can be photographed in countless ways. It can be vast and dramatic, intimate and delicate, wild and unpredictable, or so small that we might easily overlook it. For AAP Magazine #60: Nature , photographers from around the world were invited to explore this extraordinary subject through their own eyes. The result is a diverse collection of contemporary photography bringing together 25 photographers from 14 countries across 3 continents. From expansive landscapes and solitary trees to flowers, insects, birds and wild animals, the selected photographs offer very different ways of looking at the natural world. Monkeys, a striking rhinoceros hornbill, plants, coastlines and details from the environments around them all become part of this visual exploration. What makes the issue particularly interesting is the range of scale. Some photographs immerse us in enormous landscapes, giving us a sense of space and distance. Others bring us much closer, finding beauty in a flower...

Curves and Contrast: An Abstract Study in Shape What happens when photographers stop looking at the world through objects and start seeing it through shapes? That question lies at the heart of AAP Magazine #59: Shapes , the latest issue of All About Photo’s international photography publication. Bringing together photographers from 15 countries across four continents , the issue explores the visual language of form through architecture, landscape, portraiture, abstraction, everyday objects, light, shadow, and unexpected compositions. Rather than simply photographing recognizable subjects, the selected photographers pay attention to the structures hidden within them. Lines become patterns, shadows become silhouettes, buildings become geometric compositions, and familiar scenes take on a new visual identity. Seeing the World Through Shape Shape is one of the most fundamental elements of visual composition, but it can also be one of the most powerful. A circle, a diagonal li...

AAP Magazine #61: STREET is now open for entries! Photographers from around the world are invited to submit their best street photography for the chance to win $1,000 in cash prizes , be published in AAP Magazine, and gain international exposure. ENTER AAP MAGAZINE #61: STREET → Street Photography: Tell Us What You See The street never stops telling stories. A stranger's glance. A shadow falling across the pavement. The energy of rush hour. A chance encounter. An empty street late at night. Street photography is about seeing these fleeting moments and transforming them into photographs that make us stop and look. For AAP Magazine #61: STREET , we are looking for photographs that capture the strange, unexpected, beautiful, humorous, or quietly profound moments of everyday life. Your interpretation of street photography is completely open. You might photograph crowded city streets, isolated figures, architecture, movement, light and shadow, spontaneous encounte...

Cuba Beyond the Frame: Why the Quietest Moments Often Tell the Biggest Stories Some places are photographed so often that they become almost impossible to see with fresh eyes. Cuba is one of them. Search for images of the island and you'll find an endless collection of vintage American cars, brightly painted buildings, cigar smoke, and lively streets. They're beautiful scenes—but they're only part of the story. Photographer David Saxe approached Cuba differently. Rather than chasing iconic locations, he spent three trips observing everyday life, allowing the people he met to shape the direction of his camera. The result is *Cuba es Vida* ("Cuba Is Life"), a photographic series that replaces tourist clichés with genuine human moments. The photographs don't rely on spectacle. A fisherman prepares his boat before sunrise. A young boxer trains with complete concentration. Musicians rehearse in nearly empty theaters. Children practice ballet with remarkab...

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: Showcase your work to a wide international audience through one of the most dynamic photography portals on the web. Open to All Genres: Whether you work in photojournalism, street photography, fine art, landscape, or portraiture — all categories and subjects are welcome. Unleash your creativity. For All Photographers: Open to professionals and enthusiasts alike. Submit a cohesive body of work or portfolio that reflects your unique vision. EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS • Featured Solo Exhibition — Presented for an entire month across our Home Page, Competition Gallery, and Exhibition Directory • Exclusive Interview — Share your story and insights with a global audience • Permanent Online Presence — Your exhibition remai...

Black and white photography has an extraordinary ability to distill a scene to its essence. Without the distraction of color, light, shadow, texture, shape, and emotion take center stage, inviting us to experience the world with renewed attention. Timeless yet constantly evolving, monochrome photography remains one of the most expressive visual languages, embraced by photographers working across every genre. We are delighted to present the 25 winning photographers of A AP Magazine #58: B&W , selected from an exceptional international pool of submissions. Representing 12 countries across 3 continents, these photographers each bring a distinct vision to black and white photography, demonstrating its remarkable versatility and enduring relevance. The winning portfolios span an impressive range of subjects—from intimate family stories and compelling documentary work to evocative landscapes, portraits, architecture, and quiet moments of everyday life. Some images are bold and graphi...

Nature Unveiled: Capturing the Splendor of Landscapes, Wildlife, Flora & Fauna Our 60th printed issue of AAP Magazine will feature the best projects showcasing the theme "Nature" . Nature photography is a captivating and diverse genre that focuses on capturing the beauty and essence of the natural world. It encompasses various aspects such as landscape photography, wildlife photography, as well as flora and fauna, each offering its own unique charm and opportunities for exploration. Landscape photography reveals the grandeur and vastness of our planet—from breathtaking mountains and rolling hills to serene lakes, cascading waterfalls, and dramatic coastlines. It can also include abandoned, man-made structures reclaimed by nature, where vegetation takes over what humans left behind. Wildlife photography is another prominent aspect of nature photography. It involves photographing animals in their natural habitats, capturing their behavior, movements, and interac...

Discover the full exhibition here A Photographic Journey Through Rural Europe As modernization continues to reshape the European countryside, many centuries-old traditions and ways of life are quietly disappearing. In Where the Earth Remembers, photographer Oliver Klink documents communities across Central and Eastern Europe where the connection between people, faith, memory, and the land remains deeply rooted. This compelling documentary photography project goes beyond picturesque landscapes. Instead, Klink captures the quiet dignity of everyday life, revealing how agricultural work, religious rituals, and family traditions continue to define communities living in close harmony with nature. His images of weathered homes, worn hands, and sacred spaces speak to generations whose stories are embedded in the land itself. Raised on a farm in Switzerland, Klink approached the project with a personal understanding of rural life. That shared experience helped him build meaningful r...

ENTER THE SOLO EXHIBITION Every photographer dreams of having their work seen by a wider audience. Whether you're an emerging artist looking for your first major feature or an established professional ready to present a new body of work, a solo exhibition remains one of the most powerful ways to build recognition and connect with collectors, editors, curators, and photography enthusiasts around the world. That's exactly what the All About Photo Solo Exhibition Competition was created to offer. A Global Platform for Exceptional Photography Photography has the power to tell stories, challenge perspectives, and create emotional connections that transcend borders. At All About Photo, we're committed to celebrating photographers whose work deserves international attention. Unlike traditional competitions that reward a single image, the Solo Exhibition Competition is dedicated to complete photographic projects and cohesive portfolios . It gives photographers the ...

Portrait photography is far more than a mere physical record of a face. It is a profound artistic genre operating at the crossroads of technical mastery and raw human sensibility. While early portraiture in 1839 mimicked the stiff aesthetics of classical paintings for the upper class, modern portrait photography has evolved into a dynamic celebration of the subject. A truly great portrait captures a privileged, fleeting moment where alchemy happens, allowing the photographer to peer beneath the surface and capture the very personality of the subject. In this newest edition of AAP Magazine, the selected winners beautifully showcase innovative, contemporary approaches to portraiture alongside striking, timeless traditional work. From intimate studio sessions to sensitive documentary approaches that capture fleeting raw emotions, these images go beyond the ordinary to express the full scope of photographic creativity. A powerful portrait can elicit a vast spectrum of responses—it can de...

MORE INFORMATION HERE Our 59th printed issue of AAP Magazine will feature the best projects showcasing the theme "Shapes". A shape is the form of an object or its external boundary, outline, or external surface. Look around you, observe all the points, lines, patterns or silhouettes that surround us. Square or circle, triangle or hexagon, rectangle or oval, the choice is yours! Reveal us the elements that abstract into light, texture, shape and shadow! The rhythm of surfaces, lines, and values is for me the essence of photography; composition should be a constant of preoccupation... an organic coordination of visual elements Henri Cartier-Bresson Send us your images - series preferably- both where shapes may not just influence the pictures, but where it may also be the subject solely. Whether in architecture, portrait, landscape, nude, street or any other form of photography - classic or experimental: we're open to all genres and we want to discover the best an...

Discover the solo exhibition here All About Photo is pleased to present Fading Shehuo, a compelling photographic project by Chris Yan, featured in our latest online solo exhibition. Shehuo is a traditional folk celebration associated with the Chinese Spring Festival. Rooted in ancient rituals honoring the land and fire, it has evolved over thousands of years into a vital expression of China's agricultural heritage. More than a festive performance marking the Lunar New Year, Shehuo embodies collective memory, strengthens community bonds, and preserves the cultural identity of rural villages across Northwest China. Today, however, this centuries-old tradition faces an uncertain future. Rapid urbanization has led many young people to leave their hometowns in search of opportunities in the cities, leaving behind aging communities and shrinking rural populations. As younger generations become increasingly disconnected from village life, the cultural significance of Shehuo risks b...

More information here Our 58th printed issue of AAP Magazine will feature the best projects showcasing the theme "Black and White". EBlack and white photography evokes timeless poetry, nostalgia, and emotional depth. By removing color, monochrome photography emphasizes contrast, composition, texture, light, and form, revealing the pure essence of the subject. This enduring photographic style continues to inspire photographers across genres and generations. This black and white photography contest is open to all interpretations of monochrome photography, including but not limited to photojournalism, street photography, documentary photography, portraiture, nude photography, landscape photography, wildlife, urban photography, architecture, fashion photography, and fine art photography. Applicants are invited to submit a cohesive body of work or photographic portfolio, consisting of at least 3 images that clearly belong together as a unified series or project (connecte...