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Photography, especially landscape photography, often tends to capture moments in light, evoking emotions and telling stories without words. The 2024 ReFocus Color Photography Awards celebrates this genre, showcasing stunning images that transport viewers to breathtaking scenes of majestic mountains and serene seascapes, highlighting the planet’s beauty.

These standout landscape photographs amazed both judges and audiences, presenting unique views of nature. Examples include a dramatic seascape at sunset with waves crashing against jagged rocks, a towering mountain under the mesmerizing display of the Northern Lights, and a serene scene of a massive iceberg reflecting in calm waters at dusk just to name a few.

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Vivian Maier is one of the most recognized photographers of the 20th century, with both her photographic ability and her story bringing much-deserved posthumous success.

Fotografiska New York will display over 230 of Maier’s photographs, making it the first major retrospective of her work to be shown in the US. Mairer’s first New York museum show will be dedicated to sharing the extraordinary work of the late artist, and how she captured post-war America and the ‘facade of the American dream’.

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Much of Maier’s recognition came after she died in 2009, with her work being discovered after being bought at auction. Many of her works were still undeveloped due to Maier’s lack of funds, and little did the buyer know he had stumbled across what is now considered one of the greatest art finds in history.

Maier is now considered one of the greatest street photographers of all time. At the time she took the images, what we now refer to as ‘street photography’ was simply thought of as capturing the world around you, and Maier did so exceptionally. 

The exhibition titled Unseen Work will run from now through to September 29, 2024, at Fotografiska New York. It will feature works from the early 1950s to the late 1990s, including ‘vintage and modern prints, color, black and white, super 8 films, and audio recordings’, offering a complete vision of the artist’s deep and extensive archive.

Executive Director of Fotografiska Sophie Wright says, “Fotografiska is proud to be the first museum in Vivian Maier’s hometown of New York to present a large-scale exhibition of her work. The story of the discovery of her extraordinary archive transcends photography, and her talent has captivated audiences worldwide. We’re grateful to be able to share her work for existing fans to enjoy, while giving new audiences a chance to discover her”.

Unseen Work will challenge existing perceptions of Maier’s extensive body of work simply by offering more, and focus on the major themes that define her creative output. From her street captures, renowned self-portraits, and portraits of working-class neighborhoods, Maier explored her world from many nuanced perspectives.

For those who are not aware of Vivian Maier’s story and her exceptional photography, I urge you to take a look, as her photographs are a highly considered commentary on life at the time, and Maier’s place in it.

Unseen Works is currently on display until September 29 at , which is at 281 Park Ave South, near 22nd St,

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•  The 26 winners of the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2024 were announced yesterday.
• The overall winner was Chinese photographer Zhonghua Yang for an image of a woman making dim sum.
•  A free exhibition of finalist images and films are on show at the Mall Galleries in London

By Sabrina Penty

Published: 08:46 EDT, 5 June 2024 | Updated: 09:40 EDT, 5 June 2024

The world’s best food photographs have been served up, as the winners of the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2024 were announced yesterday.

The winners of the 36 categories were announced by chef and broadcaster Andi Oliver in an exciting awards ceremony gathering at the Mall Galleries in London London on Tuesday. 

The photography competition, hosted by Pink Lady, celebrates the ‘very best in food photography and film from around the world. 

The ‘haunting’ image, ‘Red Bean Paste Balls’, by Chinese photographer Zhonghua Yang, won the overall prize of Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2024.

Commenting on the awards, Phil Turnull, CEO of APAL, owner of Pink Lady said: ‘Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year continues to tell important food stories from across the globe through the very best photography.’

An exhibition of all the finalist images and films are now on show at the Mall Galleries, London. 

The free-to-enter exhibition, which has been named one of the best photography exhibitions to see in 2024, runs from 5th – 9th June.

Libyan photographer Muhammad Al-Jilani came second in the largest photography competition in America and Canada; LifeTouch Photographic Award.

In the largest photography competition held by the American company LifeTouch, specialized in photographing school students, sports photography, annual graduation parties, kindergarten photography, and other fields of photography in the United States and Canada, with the participation of more than 10,000 photographers, the journalist and photographer, Muhammad Nasr Al-Jilani, came second in the field of photographing school students after the company announced its results for this year on June 3, 2024.

LiveTouch was founded in 1936, and it is the largest photography company in the world. The company provides integrated photography services that include photographing individual photos of students and teachers, group classes, and special school events.

The company is also distinguished by providing a distinctive and innovative school photography experience using the latest technologies and high-quality photographic devices, and it always seeks to impress its customers through school photos that highlight the students’ aesthetics and reflect the school atmosphere in an inspiring way.

In addition, LifeTouch provides various services such as designing photo albums, selling photos online, and providing photo editing and modification services to fully meet customer needs.

The company is also distinguished by its flexibility and professionalism in dealing with schools, students and families, making it one of the leading companies in the field of school photography in the United States and Canada.

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For nearly 40 years, countless divers have developed their image-making skills using diver Martin Edge’s ground-breaking book The Underwater Photographer as their go-to guide. The highly regarded author died on 3 June, aged 69.

There have been five editions of his classic book, which successfully bridged the transition from film to digital photography with its third and then fourth editions in 2005 and 2009 respectively.

The book kept expanding in the hands of a diver who was always open to trying out new ideas, making him an acknowledged master of the subject. Edge’s fascination with the possibilities offered by innovative techniques was clear in his work – and many divers were fortunate in learning directly from him through his classes.

Born and raised well inland in Leek, Staffordshire in May 1955, Edge joined the police when he was 19. In 1977 he and his wife Sylvia – they had married the previous year – moved to Poole on the south coast when he joined Dorset Police as a detective. Located by the sea, they soon had their first taste of diving, which left them keen enough to join their local scuba club.

A fellow-diver in the police force taught Edge the basics of underwater photography, which he practised successfully on his first dive-trip abroad, to Menorca.

At the Brighton Underwater Film Festival in 1983, Edge enjoyed his first taste of competition success with an image of a shrimp in an anemone, and started meeting well-known practitioners who, thanks to his police background, he was never afraid to grill for insights into how they achieved their best work. He was particularly inspired by such image-makers as Peter Rowlands, Peter Scoones and Mike Valentine. 

That same year he joined the British Society of Underwater Photographers (BSoUP) and was named its Best Beginner in 1985. Around this time Edge and Jim Eldridge produced highly acclaimed multi-projector audio-visual presentations of his photography from the Red Sea in Sea Of Dreams and, from the Maldives, Imaginations.

He had also started to run one-to-one underwater photography courses and workshops, assisted by Sylvia Edge, his regular underwater model. Fellow-photographer Alex Mustard has described him as a “teaching sensation – the man was addicted to it, a natural-born coach”.

The Underwater Photographer

The first edition of The Underwater Photographer appeared in 1996 and introduced Edge’s “Think and Consider” photographic concept to divers. Before its publication, underwater photography books had been “dominated by gear and, if you were lucky, some comments on settings,” says Mustard.

Edge liked to present all the options divers might care to consider but also to offer guidance by including his personal recommendations. The fifth and final edition of the book came out in 2020 and, like its predecessors, was packed with new elements, tricks and tips.

“Martin helped the world take sharper, clearer, cleaner, more colourful and, above all, more compelling underwater photographs,” says Mustard, who for six years presented two-man u/w photography shows to packed audiences side by side with Edge. “Throughout our community, almost everyone will have a well-thumbed edition of The Underwater Photographer and will have benefitted from Martin’s insight. 

“Indeed, Martin’s ideas and explanations have become so much a part of underwater photography that they are repeated in almost every article written on the topic, as simply the way it is done.”

“He remained addicted to learning and never considered himself the expert… The underwater photography community holds Martin in the highest esteem, yet he remained genuinely humble about his massive contribution and his fabulous pictures.”

Underwater Photographer of the Year

When Mustard relaunched the Underwater Photographer of the Year (UPY) contest in 2014, he says that choosing Edge as one of the three judges with Rowlands and himself was “a no-brainer”. 

“His loss must be devastating for his loving family, but he also leaves a permanent hole in the fabric of underwater photography. He’ll be missed by all who met him, because Martin only made friends.” 

A full appreciation of Edge by Alex Mustard will appear in the next edition of Scuba Diver. The magazine’s editorial director Mark Evans says he has “great memories” of the almost-20 years during which Edge was his regular photo-columnist for the preceding monthly title, Sport Diver.

“A consummate gentleman, Martin was quick to offer helpful hints and advice, and his book adorns the shelves of many of today’s leading underwater photographers,” he says.

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Alex Tattersall

“Martin Edge was among the most selfless and kind people I have met in the world of underwater photography and diving. He delighted not only in pioneering technical and artistic practice, but also in helping his students improve and develop.

“He took great pleasure in their successes and enjoyment as they grew in their own photography and would always be supportive of their growth.

“His big-hearted influence in mentoring all aspects of underwater photography has been felt throughout the globe, throughout the whole community; and those who were able to spend time with him will know and feel how privileged they have been.

“Martin certainly changed my life for the better and I will, as will our community, miss him very dearly. His teachings however will continue to live on through both his seminal books and his passionate students; his wonderful smile and kind, wise words will never be forgotten.”

Saeed Rashid

“Like many others, Martin’s incredible book was one of my first introductions to underwater  photography. I read this amazing encyclopaedia of knowledge from cover to cover many times, and it inspired me to take ever-better pictures. 

“Little did I know at the time that Martin lived just down the road from me and, years later, I would have the honour of sharing the stage with him, helping to inspire others to capture great photos.

“I have many happy memories of my time working together with Martin, from being stuck for hours in a flood while trying to get to our talk at the Dive Show, to debating the proper use of equipment. 

“One of the funniest memories is when he joined me and the late Nigel Wade on stage. Nigel and I were always trying to make each other laugh and never took our talks as seriously as Martin did. So much so that once we were being so childish that Martin actually had to take us aside and say to us: ‘Look guys underwater photography is a serious matter and you shouldn’t clown around like this.’

“Being an ex-policeman, Martin had his telling-off voice down to a T, and our next talk together Nigel and I would be like naughty school-children, desperately trying not to crack up laughing, to which Martin just rolled his eyes. But he did, of course, find the funny side of it in private over a drink.

“A couple of years ago, Martin asked me to take over his very successful underwater baby-photography business. Like many aspects of his second career as a photographer, Martin was a pioneer with these kinds of images, and there are hundreds of very happy parents who still have his photographs hung on their walls. 

“After my first session in the pool, Martin gave me some tips to refine my own images and then said to me: ‘I have definitely left all of the future babies in good hands, thank you, Saeed.’ No, thank you, Martin, you are a true legend and it just goes to show that, sometimes, you really should meet your heroes.”

Peter Rowlands

“Through his books, workshops, one-to-one teachings and talks, Martin must have brought on more underwater photographers than almost anyone. Martin was an excellent image-maker in his own right; he was also able to impart, enthuse and empower old and young alike.

“He had the ability to debunk the technicalities which so many newcomers were daunted by and build their confidence to think more about their images rather than worry too much about the science. It was for this reason that he was so inspirational to so many and many of those have gone on to great success in underwater photography competitions.

“It was as UPY judges that Alex Mustard had the idea to put Martin and I together in one room for a couple of intense but immensely enjoyable days judging the images for the Underwater Photographer of the Year Competition each year.

“Here we had the chance to talk about our favourite subject – other people’s underwater images – because as men of a certain age smelted in the film era we had nothing to prove and everything to enjoy.

“They were some of my most enjoyable days because of him. My condolences to his wife Sylvia and family; he will be greatly missed in the underwater world but his legacy will last and help fill the void.”

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Ahead of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a selection of images have been released from the National Collection of Aerial Photography (NCAP). Captured during numerous reconnaissance sorties flown throughout 6 June 1944, NCAP’s archives include over 7,750 images recording this momentous day. These photos offer a comprehensive visual narrative of one of the most consequential days of the twentieth century. To learn more about the 30 million images in the archive, please visit ncap.org.uk.

About NCAP

The National Collection of Aerial Photography (NCAP), part of Historic Environment Scotland, holds one of the world’s most significant aerial photography collections with 30 million images. This archive offers a unique view of key moments in world history, including rare images from the 1920s and declassified Ministry of Defence reconnaissance imagery from WWII and the Cold War.

NCAP has become the leading repository for managing aerial photographic collections, continuously acquiring imagery from various survey and research projects while pioneering new digitisation efforts to make these collections more widely available. With access to images from every continent, many of which were previously unavailable to the public, NCAP provides a unique dataset that is attracting new users and applications. In the coming months, new online platforms will make it even easier to discover these collections.

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Gregg first came across these processions after arriving in Mexico City in 2020, hoping to enjoy the comparative freedom that the nation’s relaxed COVID-19 restrictions offered. Taken to Tepito by a friend knowledgeable about the new religious movement of Santa Muerte, Gregg himself was in the dark. “My way of working is very instinctive. I almost intentionally try to arrive somewhere having done as little research as possible. It sounds ignorant and lazy, but I actually think it’s a very good method for achieving honest results. You go into these environments without any prejudice whatsoever and what you experience is the reality.”

It’s certainly plausible that some people might have tried to dissuade Gregg from photographing Tepito’s Santa Muerte believers. “The things you read about Santa Muerte, its connections to the narcos for example, it has a very negative reputation, especially in the mainstream media,” Gregg explains. “As they say, ‘fear is the mind killer’, and if I had listened to the fearmongering mainstream media over the past decade then this project as well as others in Napoli and Bangkok would have never happened. But, with that being said, I would still only advise going to Tepito with a local or someone who knows the area well.”

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The annual fair has evolved into a critical platform for artists to explore and expand the boundaries of photographic expression

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As the historic Somerset House once again became a focal point for the art world, Photo London reaffirmed its status as a premier event in the realm of contemporary photography. Relaunched in 2015, this annual fair has evolved into a critical platform for artists to explore and expand the boundaries of photographic expression. The recently concluded edition presented an extraordinary array of works that epitomized the innovative spirit of the medium.

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Highlights include pioneering works that merge photography with cutting-edge technology, transforming still images into dynamic video art and immersive installations. Sculptural pieces that incorporate photographic elements invite viewers to explore the physicality of the medium in novel ways. From the ethereal to the provocative, the fair’s diverse array of exhibits showcases the boundless potential of photography as a versatile and ever-evolving art form.

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Amidst the sea of pristine white cubes typical of art fair booths, the presentation by Galerie Bacqueville stood out with its striking blue-painted walls. The deep, immersive blue transformed the booth into a distinct, almost ethereal environment fit for the mesmerizing and complex works by Thomas Devaux. In his series Dichroics, Devaux positions dichroic glass in front of his photographs, encasing them in gold-leafed frames. The interplay between the light, the glass and the gilding creates dynamic, captivating pieces that are challenging to photograph but encourage viewers to interact and capture their reflections.

Trolley Books and Michael Hoppen jointly presented Siân Davey‘s award-winning series and new publication, The Garden. The exhibition aimed to recreate the intimate and beautiful space depicted in Davey’s photographs. In the East Wing of Somerset House, a small, enclosed booth was transformed into an enchanting setting with grass and wildflowers. A centerpiece of the exhibit was the original armchair featured in many of the photographs. Visitors were encouraged to sit in the armchair, peruse the book and appreciate the surrounding flowers and three framed prints. 

Spazio Nuovo’s presentation of synthetic photography created by Giuseppe Lo Schiavo was a mesmerizing blend of realism and digital artistry, captivating viewers with its serene depiction of windowed seascapes. The hyper-realistic quality blurs the line between reality and digital manipulation, inviting contemplation on the nature of visual perception and the artifice inherent in all photography. The play of light and shadow on the white walls and floor surrounding the images enhances the lifelike quality, making the scenes appear as though they could be actual views from a contemporary seaside home. The series not only highlights the technological advancements in digital art but also reflects a broader theme of escapism and the longing for connection with nature, themes that resonate deeply in our increasingly digital world. 

Verse Solos presented Vacation, a series of 500 works by Finnish artist Roope Rainisto. The exhibition room captures the essence of a summer vacation, featuring vibrant beach-themed photographs and a playful installation with deck chairs, beach balls and a striped umbrella set against a classic architectural backdrop. Rainisto employs AI-based generative techniques to transform idealized holiday images into abstract and distorted scenes. These works explore the artist’s fascination with creating liminal spaces that navigate the boundaries between the familiar and unfamiliar, as well as reality and simulation. Picturesque scenes and idealized notions of escapism are juxtaposed with the unsettling realization that true escape from our lives is unattainable. The works carry an uncanny and sometimes grotesque quality, generating a powerful and often disturbing tension that examines the destabilization of our collective perception of reality. This interplay is a key element in Rainisto’s work, using AI’s imperfections as a deliberate tool to underscore the absurdity within aspirational ideals, reframing the mundane and shifting popular perspectives.

Presented by Leila Heller Gallery, Ryan Koopmans and Alice Wexell’s Spring Sonata is a lens-based artwork from their series The Wild Within, which revitalizes abandoned buildings from bygone eras. Using photography of real-world spaces, the artists digitally transform these sites through three-dimensional techniques. The featured building is an abandoned residence from the 1700s in Northern Italy, with crumbling walls adorned with hand-painted scenes of the myth of Niobe by Nicolò Contestabili. Koopmans and Wexell use this backdrop to unleash their creativity, reinterpreting the space and transforming it into a new state. The artists’ process is taking the architectural ruins, digitally infusing vegetation, modifying structures and lighting, and altering scenes to rejuvenate these empty spaces. The resulting artworks create a surreal blend of past and future, natural and manmade, physical and digital, and real and imaginary. The artwork evokes a sense of surreal tranquility while reflecting on architectural history and its interaction with nature and time. Many buildings featured in The Wild Within have been demolished in recent years, highlighting the theme of time’s passage in the cycle of growth and decay.

It shows a woman holding a tray of piping hot red bean paste balls being prepared for the holiday celebration, which traditionally also includes dishes such as dumplings and glutinous rice, in Xiangshan, Zhejiang.

The image is an ode to the scale of the festival – the most important holiday on the Chinese lunar calendar – and the dedication that goes into preparing food for the celebrations.

“This wonderful, perfectly balanced image is full of light, shadow, mystery and poignancy,” says Caroline Kenyon, founder of the competition.

“It is clear a celebratory feast is being prepared. The food is exquisitely made, its circular shapes contrasting with the angularity of the fretwork screens, through which the light pours.

“Meanwhile, the woman who has made the food, weary, carries in yet another tray. Her role is to labour and to serve, while the guests party and enjoy.”

The competition, now in its 13th year, is open to professionals and amateurs alike, who can enter work that tells stories about food under more than 25 categories.

This is not Yang’s first victory in the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year competition – in 2023’s edition, he won in three categories.

Anchang Sugar Dance Artist, which shows a man from Zhejiang working masterfully with sugar, won the Philip Harben Award for Food in Action and in the China category. Hanging Up Persimmons, taken in Shanxi province in autumn, won the vote in the Moments of Joy category.

Like Red Bean Paste Balls, both images have a rawness and immediacy to them. His photos offer snapshots of intimate interactions with food in different parts of China.

Yang’s triumphs in the competition shine a global spotlight on Chinese food and its important place in Chinese culture.

Yang is a member of the Chinese Photographers Association, the director of the Ningbo Photographers Association, and honorary chairman of the Xiangshan Photographers Association.

Among the other winning images this year are Let Them Eat Cake! by Scottish photographer Lynne Kennedy, which depicts an unconventional wedding celebration on the island of Skye in Scotland and took first place in the Champagne Taittinger Wedding Food Photographer category.

B.L.T Contemplation, which won the Claire Aho Award for Women Photographers, shows a woman looking yearningly out of her window while eating a sandwich.

The awards were first held in 2011 and celebrate food and diversity around the world through photography.

“Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year continues to tell important food stories from across the globe through the very best photography,” said Phil Turnbull, chief executive of APAL, owner of the Pink Lady apple brand and headline sponsor of the competition.

“Each year, the remarkable photographs serve as a reminder of the fundamental role of food in every culture and every people around the world.”

This year’s competition attracted thousands of entries from more than 65 countries. The finalists’ entries will be on display in the Mall Galleries in London until June 9.