The 7Artisans 24mm and 50mm f/1.8 Autofocus Lenses Are Surprisingly Hard to Dismiss
7Artisans has built its reputation on cheap manual focus glass, so releasing autofocus lenses puts the company in direct comparison with brands that have been doing this for years. The bar for autofocus in 2024 is high, and whether a budget brand can clear it is a real question.
Sony's Most Beloved 55mm Gets a Serious Challenge From Viltrox
Choosing between a $370 lens and a $1,100 lens is easy when the cheaper one wins on almost every technical measure. The Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 Evo is a direct challenge to the Sony Zeiss 55mm f/1.8 ZA, and Dustin Abbott's side-by-side test on the Sony a7R VI makes that case in detail.
Why Most Landscape Photographers Are Ignoring Half Their Best Shots
Landscape photography has a bias problem. The vast majority of images flooding social media and print focus on sunsets, northern lights, and those much-visited "honeypot" locations where tripod holes wear into the ground from overuse, while whole categories of equally compelling scenes get ignored entirely.
How To Capture Beachcomb Coastal Close-Ups
Beachcombers find all sorts of treasures that make perfect photographic subjects. So while you're at the coast, take a walk along the beach to see what interesting objects you the sea has washed up for you to photograph.
1. What Gear Do I Need?
A good zoom lens with a macro feature or good close-focusing ability will help you get in close to the various items washed up onshore. A proper macro lens will get you in even closer.
If you're out with the family at a time when the sun's high in the sky a polarising filter will reduce reflection, glare and boost the colours of the items you discover.
If you need some extra support a monopod is more convenient than a tripod, but generally, as you'll be on the move, it's easier to capture these shots hand-held. It all depends on who you are with and how much time you have got to linger. By the way, if you do use a monopod or tripod, wash the feet when you get home to get rid of the sand and salt.
2. Safety And The SeaBefore we cover what there's to photograph we need to talk about safety. The sea can be a very dangerous thing and it needs treating with respect. Make sure you know when high tide will be and always be aware of the incoming tide so you don't get swept away or stranded. Broken glass, nails and other sharp objects can be washed up so take care to not cut or injure yourself.
Walking along the coast, searching for washed-up items can become rather addictive and before you know it you'll have been out on the beach for a couple of hours so don't forget your sun cream and if it's particularly sunny a hat!
3. Follow The Tide Lines
To find the most interesting objects you need to follow the tide lines just after a good storm or strong winds have blown in. head out not too late after high tide to give you the best chance of uncovering some photo treasures before they get picked up or the surrounding sand's spoilt with footprints.
4. More Subject Suggestions
Seashells, fossils, shards of pottery and glass objects, driftwood and large plastic objects thrown overboard all wash up on shore and all have photographic potential. The key is to get in close to photograph the scratches, marks and cracks that make these objects unique. If you find larger items such as driftwood try taking a step back to give the item context. You could even collect lots of smaller items up and shoot a seaside themed still life. Obviously we do not encourage you remove stones, pebbles and the like.
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Manfrotto Expanded Lineup With New ONE Photo Tripod
Manfrotto released the ONE Photo tripod, expanding its ONE platform with a model designed specifically for photographers working with stills. The release follows the earlier ONE Hybrid tripod and brings a photography-first approach with precision, stability, and speed for stills workflows.
Designed and built in Italy, the ONE Photo features a non-round leg profile engineered to improve torsional rigidity, producing sharper images when using high-resolution mirrorless cameras and longer lenses while remaining lightweight and portable. The tripod's XTEND mechanism deploys all leg sections simultaneously for rapid setup and height adjustment. A sliding centre column supports precise height adjustments and ground-level shooting, while the Q90 mechanism converts the tripod from vertical to horizontal orientation instantly. This enables overhead, flat-lay, macro, and product photography without disassembly.
The ONE Photo is available in three configurations: the ONE Photo Aluminium Tripod for photographers who prefer to pair it with their own head, the ONE Photo Aluminium Tripod with XPRO Ball Head for general photography, and the ONE Photo Aluminium Tripod with XPRO 3-Way Head for studio and architectural work requiring independent axis control.
All versions support professional accessories via the Easy Link connector system, allowing lights, reflectors, and other equipment to attach directly to the tripod.
Availability
The Manfrotto ONE Photo range is available now through authorised Manfrotto dealers.
For more information, please visit the Manfrotto website.
About Manfrotto
Manfrotto is a global leader in the design and manufacture of innovative camera and lighting support solutions for the imaging industry. For over 50 years, Manfrotto has set the standard in delivering high-quality, reliable products that empower photographers and videographers to bring their creative visions to life.
Portrait Photography for Beginners: Settings, Lenses, and Posing Basics
The fastest way to make better portraits is not to buy a flash, a softbox, and three light stands. It is to learn to see and shape the light you already have. Natural light is free, it is forgiving once you understand it, and it teaches you the fundamentals that every lighting setup later builds on. This guide covers the gear, the camera settings, and the posing and light-shaping basics that get a beginner from snapshots to real portraits, all without a single strobe.
Benro Debuts New Feet and Precision Shim Kits for Tripods and Monopods
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Benro has unveiled a new range of support accessories designed to maximise the performance and stability of its aluminium and carbon fibre tripods and monopods. Arriving in the UK in August 2026, the launch features two comprehensive 30-piece precision shim kits for easy gear servicing, alongside three sets of interchangeable rubber and stainless steel spiked feet built to handle everything from smooth studio floors to rugged outdoor terrain.
From Benro:
Benro introduces a new range of support accessories designed to keep tripods and monopods performing at their best across every shooting environment. The launch comprises two precision shim kits and three sets of interchangeable feet, giving photographers and videographers a simple way to service, customise and adapt their Benro gear.
ALS001 & CFS001 Shim Kits
Designed for the range of current Benro aluminium and carbon fibre tripods and monopods, but excludes Cyanbird and Blackbird, the ALS001 Aluminium Shim Kit and CFS001 Carbon Fibre Shim Kit include shims for every leg and leg-section configuration. Each kit contains 30 shims covering all required sizes – not every shim is used on every model, so leftover shims may remain after servicing. A Shims & Feet Compatibility List is available for dealers / retail allowing them to show clearly which products work with each option.
Interchangeable Rubber & Spiked Feet
Benro’s interchangeable feet improve stability, traction and adaptability while maintaining compatibility across multiple tripod series. The RF002 Rubber Feet (3/8″) are designed for 2, 3 and 4 Series tripods, improving grip on smooth indoor surfaces while helping protect floors. The RF001 Rubber Feet (M8 thread) suit 0 and 1 Series tripods with smaller leg diameters. For the outdoors, the SF001 Stainless Steel Spiked Feet (3/8″-16) dig into dirt, grass, ice and uneven terrain to deliver maximum stability on location. All feet are supplied as sets of three.
“These accessories give dealers and customers an easy way to keep Benro tripods and monopods in peak condition and ready for any surface – from studio floors to rugged outdoor terrain.” said Helen Gibbs Benro Marketing Manager
Key Features
- Interchangeable feet let tripods adapt to different shooting surfaces
- Rubber feet improve traction and protect indoor flooring
- Spiked feet provide superior grip outdoors and on uneven ground
- Shim kits cover every leg and leg-section configuration (30 shims per kit)
- Multiple thread options support compatibility across Benro tripod series
- Shims & Feet Compatibility List included to simplify dealer and customer selection
Pricing (inc. VAT)
- ALS001 – Benro Shims for Aluminium Tripods – £10.00
- CFS001 – Benro Shims for Carbon Fibre Tripods – £10.00
- RF001 – Benro #0 Rubber Feet (M8, set of 3) – £10.00
- RF002 – Benro #1 Rubber Feet (3/8″, set of 3) – £15.00
- SF001 – Benro Stainless Steel Spiked Feet (set of 3) – £15.00
Availability: UK stock expected August 2026. Consumer and website launch 5th August 2026.
For more information, please visit Benro's website.
ePHOTOzine Daily Theme Winners Week 4 June 2026
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The latest winner of our popular daily photography theme which takes place in our forums have been chosen and congratulations go to dke (Day 29 - 'The Colour 'Red').
Daily Theme Runners-Up
If you didn't win this time, keep uploading your images to the daily competition forum for another chance to win! If you're new to the Daily Theme, you can find out more about it in the Daily Theme Q&A.
Well done to our latest runners-up, too, whose images you can take a look at below.
Day 24Battle Re-Enactment
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Twilight Photography
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Travel Portraits
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Living Museums
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Day 28City Night Shots
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Coastal Close-Ups
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You’ll find the Daily Themes, along with other great photo competitions, over in our Forum. Take a look to see the latest daily photo contests. Open to all levels of photographer, you’re sure to find a photography competition to enter. Why not share details of competitions with our community? Join the camaraderie and upload an image to our Gallery.
Leica Was Never Really About Cameras
Six Ways to Make Any Camera More Fun to Shoot With
Choosing a camera is rarely just about specs. A camera can cost over $6,000, autofocus everything in front of it, shoot at 30 frames per second with pre-capture, and still leave you feeling completely disconnected from your own images.
Shooting Street Photography in Heavy Rain
Shooting street photography in the rain sounds miserable until you see what it actually produces. Hong Kong in a full thunderstorm gives you reflections, umbrellas, chaotic traffic, and strangers too focused on staying dry to notice a camera in their face.
Hasselblad Files Now Open Natively in Capture One
For years, the workflow gap between Hasselblad and Capture One was one of those quietly frustrating facts of professional life. If you shot medium format on a Hasselblad but preferred to edit in Capture One, you were stuck converting your raw files first, and every conversion chipped away at the color fidelity and editing latitude that were the whole point of shooting Hasselblad in the first place. That gap is now closed.
Improve Your Close-Up Portraits With Our 6 Top Tips
1. What Gear Should I Use?
To feel connected to the person in the image, you need to get in close without invading personal space the easiest way to do this is with a telephoto zoom. Working hand-held is fine but if you prefer you can use a tripod.
If you're not working on a portrait shoot, it's always polite to ask when photographing someone, especially when your focus is their face. After all, you don't want them to suddenly turn around and scowl at you because they didn't know you were taking their picture.
To really pick out the details that make a portrait captivating blur your background and always, always make sure the eyes are in focus. To stop the portrait looking lifeless make sure there's a catch light in the eyes. A small burst of flash or having a light source behind the camera, facing the subject will help you do this.
Most people when they're asked if they can have their photo taken become quite self-conscious and will grin like the Cheshire cat until you've finished. To combat this, you need to talk to them, and this is not only about what you're trying to achieve but also ask them, about their life, what they do etc. Keep this conversation going, giving them pointers, and if it helps, compliments while you snap away. This will help them relax and soon they'll have forgotten about the lens they have pointing their way.
5. Give Guidance
If you can, position your subject at a 45-degree angle and get them to turn their head to the camera as this can produce flattering results. However, directing them to look away, down or up will convey a completely different tone in the image. A sombre expression on a face that's looking away from the camera can appear reflective while someone looking up or into the distance will have a sense of determination and strength.
6. Think About Backgrounds
Your subject always has to be the centre of attention so if you do want to use surrounding scenery make sure it compliments the portrait and isn't distracting. Back-lighting the subject can help with this as you'll get a halo-like effect on your subject's hair and body which will help them stand out from your background. If you're using the sun as your backlight you'll need to bounce light into the image to stop your subject appearing as a silhouette. To rectify this, bounce light onto your subject's face with a reflector or you could use fill-in flash but you'll need to make sure it's stopped down so your portrait still looks natural.
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Review Of The New T1 Cinema Lens: The Zhongyi Zone T1
Today I'll have a look at an exciting new lens option for filmmakers, the Zhongyi Zone T1 cinema lens.
A $35 Film Camera Went to Maui. Here's What Came Back.
Shooting a rocket launch at 1:30 a.m. from Morro Bay, photographing a trip to Maui with a $35 underwater film camera, and spending a week with a Lotus Emira press car on a dry lake bed: Willem Verbeeck packed a lot into the last couple of months, and this video covers all three projects. Each one involved a genuinely different approach to photography, and seeing how the results turned out across such different conditions is worth your time.
Benro Launches VT4 Monopod Base for Fast-Paced Video & Photo Shoots
Benro has officially unveiled the VT4 Monopod Base, a rugged three-leg locking base designed for fast-paced photography and video production. Built for demanding environments like sports and wildlife, the new base features a wide stance and a unique foot-activated pedal that lets shooters instantly lock their rig upright or tap to unlock it for fluid tracking.
From Benro:
Benro introduces the VT4 Monopod Base, a 3-leg locking base with a foot-activated pedal built for photographers and videographers working in fast-moving, demanding environments such as sports, wildlife, events and video production. It enhances stability and control while keeping shooters reacting quickly to unfolding moments.
Smooth to Track, Instant to LockDesigned to allow smooth, articulated movement while tracking action, the VT4 instantly locks the monopod perfectly vertical using a foot-activated 90-degree locking pedal when stability is critical. Tap the pedal again to unlock the ballhead for fluid movement. With a wide stance, adjustable tension ball and rugged metal construction, it provides confidence and balance when shooting for long periods.
Built for the Long Haul
A wide 54cm (21.25 inch) base spread improves balance during long events or heavy lens use, while two leg stop positions support controlled leg spread for different scenarios. Machined metal leg cutouts reduce weight while maintaining strength, and rubber feet improve traction on indoor floors, turf, pavement and other flat surfaces. The 3/8″-16 thread attaches directly to Benro monopods, or any compatible 3/8″-16 mount monopod.
“Whether you’re following fast action on the sidelines, tracking wildlife in the field, covering long events or stabilising a video rig, the VT4 delivers the balance, control and reliability needed to shoot longer, react faster and stay steady when it matters most.” said Helen Gibbs Benro Marketing Manager.
Key Features- Foot pedal activates a 90-degree lock, keeping the monopod perfectly upright on flat surfaces during pauses in action
- Tap the pedal again to unlock the ballhead for smooth movement while tracking subjects
- Tensioning knob fine-tunes ballhead resistance to suit your shooting style
- Two leg stop positions for controlled leg spread
- Wide 54cm (21.25″) base spread for improved balance
- Machined metal leg cutouts reduce weight while maintaining strength
- Rubber feet for traction on indoor floors, turf and pavement
- 3/8″-16 thread for direct attachment to Benro or compatible monopods
Pricing and Availability
The Benro VT4 3-Leg Locking Base with Pedal for Monopods is officially priced at £95.00 (including VAT).
The consumer and website launch is scheduled for 5th August 2026, while UK stock is expected in August 2026.
For more details, please visit the Benro's website.
The Experience of Shooting Daily Life on Film
Shooting film and actually sitting down to review what you got are two very different experiences, and watching someone do it honestly, including the frames that didn't quite land, is one of the more useful things you can find on camera YouTube right now.
8 Underwater Photography Questions Answered
If you plan on taking your none-waterproof camera underwater you'll want to fix a wide-angle or even fisheye lens to it and secure it in a waterproof housing. There are also several waterproof compacts available which don't need housing as they're designed to survive a swim to certain depths.
2. How Well Do You Know Your Camera?
Finding and changing your camera's settings underwater, particularly if your camera's in a waterproof housing, can be really hard work so if you don't want to miss a shot, set your camera up before you put the camera in the water. Fish move quickly, too so if you're fiddling about with your camera, chances are you'll miss the opportunity to capture your shot. Once you've taken your photos do remember your camera, even if it is waterproof, isn't a great fan of saltwater so wipe and dry it down.
3. What Are The Weather/Conditions Like?
You need water that's clear as possible so avoid underwater photography on choppy days when visibility can be poor due to sand and other debris getting churned around in the swell. Light's less even and there's not that much of it underwater so you'll need higher ISOs and wider apertures. You'll also want to put as little distance between you are your subject as you can, otherwise, you'll have blurry shots where you can't make out if you've captured a fish or a piece of seaweed. Water has a habit of refracting light which can mean your subject appears closer and larger than it really is, too.
4. Is It Possible To Shoot Near The Surface?
If you can work closer to the surface do as colours are more vibrant as light is less diffused and the reflections on it, like when working above water, can add extra interest to your underwater shots. When you do venture into deeper water do remember to secure your camera correctly, after all, you don't want to watch it sink away from you.
5. Is Flash Needed?
You can use your camera's built-in flash to add more light to your shot but it won't work if you're not working close to your subject as it'll light up any tiny pieces of matter floating around which can cause blob-like shapes to appear around your image. Instead of using the built-in flash try taking a more powerful strobe underwater with you as you can move these around the scene so the blobs of light won't make an appearance. You'll also be able to create different effects, adding more light to some areas and creating shadows in others.
Unless you're close to the surface where it's a little lighter, you'll most likely need flash to freeze the movement of the fish and plants you're photographing. Flash is also handy when you're taking a macro shot of coral.
6. Are White Balance Adjustments Needed?
Unless you change your white balance your underwater shots will have the familiar blue/green cast to them. Adding flash can help remove it but the best way to control it is by manually setting the white balance. All you have to do is take a reading off something light and when you alter your depth, take another reading as variables change.
7. Is There A Method For Approaching Fish Without Scaring Them?
If you have the time to learn a little about the fish species that will be around the place you're visiting do as knowing which species will be more willing for you to get close and understanding the behaviour of the more shy species will help you produce more, frame-filling, interesting results.
If you didn't plan on venturing out under the waves just move in gradually when you spot a fish you'd like to photograph and see how it reacts to you. Don't suddenly start flapping your arms or kicking your legs though as this will just cause them to turn around and head to safety. The bubbles you make from breathing out can also scare them but we're not suggesting you hold your breath! Just try and breath out in a different direction to where the fish is. Weights and a buoyancy compensator can help you keep still but these are generally used by more serious underwater photographers.
8. What About Backgrounds?
Where possible, keep the background plain and clutter-free after all, a lot of creatures are designed to camouflage with their surroundings but you don't want your friends to be playing 'spot the underwater creature' when you show them your shots. The best plain background you'll find is the huge amount of water above your head. To get it in shot simple shoot from a low angle. This will also help your subject look more dominant.
For more hints and tips, have a look at our complete guide to underwater photography.
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Benro Introduced Compact MSD36CB SupaDupa Black Diamond Carbon Monopod
Benro has introduced the MSD36CB SupaDupa Black Diamond, a carbon fibre monopod designed for photographers and videographers who want smooth motion, quick adjustments, and reliable support in a lighter, travel-friendly package. It features a 6âsection build that reaches 165cm yet folds down to 42cm, a rotating foot with a bearing for fluid pans, and a 40kg load capacity at just 0.50kg.
From Benro
Benro introduces the MSD36CB SupaDupa Black Diamond, a carbon fibre monopod engineered for shooters who need durability, speed and fluid movement in a compact, travel-ready design. Slightly slimmer and shorter than larger models in the lineup, it delivers professional strength and handling without unnecessary bulk – supporting payloads up to 40kg while weighing just 0.50kg.
Fast, One-Handed Control
Featuring all-metal twist locks paired with a CNC-machined aluminium flip lock, the MSD36CB allows fast, one-handed height adjustments while shooting. Its compact 6-section design extends to a full 165cm (65.7 inches) for comfortable tracking without stooping, yet collapses down to just 42cm (16.5 inches) for easy transport.
Smooth Panning, Anywhere
At the base, a rotating rubber foot with a built-in V-shaped bearing enables smooth, gliding pans without lifting the monopod. For uneven or outdoor terrain, the foot can be swapped with the included spike foot.
“This is a monopod for photographers and videographers who move fast and shoot on the go. It delivers smooth motion, quick adjustments and reliable support in a lighter, more portable package – so you can stay focused on capturing the moment, not fighting your gear.” said Helen Gibbs, Benro Marketing Manager.
Key Features
- Carbon fibre construction – lightweight, rigid and strong enough for heavy camera and lens setups
- Compact yet capable – 165cm (65.7″) maximum height, 42cm (16.5″) folded length
- Fast, one-handed adjustments via a CNC-machined aluminium flip lock and all-metal twist locks
- Smooth panning from the bearing-equipped rubber foot, with a spike foot included for outdoor use
- 40kg load capacity at just 0.50kg – rugged build designed for frequent, demanding use
Pricing & Availability
The Benro MSD36CB SupaDupa Black Diamond is priced at £150.00 (inclusive of VAT). UK stock is expected to arrive in August 2026, with the official consumer and website launch scheduled for 5th August 2026.
Fore more information, please visit the Benro's website.
2026 Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award Winner Announced
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The Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award has named its 2026 winner as it celebrates a decade of supporting powerful documentary photography. This year the award goes to the project When the Earth Gives Birth, which explores Indigenous midwifery in Ecuador. By documenting maternal healthcare, cultural resilience, and community solutions, the project highlights how these stories confront inequality and protect ancestral knowledge through compelling visual storytelling. Managed by FotoDocument and supported by Nikon Europe, the award continues to champion narratives that spark meaningful change.
From NIKON:
Photographer Johanna Alarcón has been awarded the prestigious Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award for 2026, for her photo essay When the Earth Gives Birth. The winning project documents Indigenous maternal healthcare in Ecuador through the stories of midwives, apprentices, and patients from AMUPAKIN and Partera di Anaku - the first Indigenous midwifery schools and hospitals in the Amazon and Andes.
The Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award, facilitated by FotoDocument and supported by Nikon Europe, is celebrating its 10th edition. To mark the occasion, there will be a special event taking place from 18–20 September at POST, Brighton & Hove's new centre for photography and film. The programme will feature a retrospective display showcasing highlights from the past decade of winning projects, including an exhibition of work by the 2026 Award Winner, Johanna Alarcón, accompanied by an Artist Talk.
When the Earth Gives Birth documents midwifery as a response to maternal healthcare inequalities, racial discrimination, land dispossession, and the loss of ancestral knowledge across Ecuador. The project highlights Indigenous-led solutions as acts of reproductive sovereignty, cultural preservation, territorial defense, and resistance, offering globally relevant models for women's, children's, and Indigenous rights.
"It is with great joy that we announce that the 2026 Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award goes to Johanna Alarcón, says Nina Emett, FotoDocument founder, MSFA juror "The entire shortlist deserves recognition, and we are delighted to have awarded several Honourable Mentions. Johanna's work stood out for the strength of its imagery, the original approach to storytelling, the under-reported subject, and her commitment to creating meaningful impact through close collaboration with grassroots Indigenous organisations. We are very proud to support the continued development of this remarkable body of work."
Ruby Nicholson, Senior Communications Manager for Nikon Northern Europe, says: "Nikon is proud to support the Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award – now in its tenth year – which champions photographers creating impactful, solutions-focused stories. Johanna Alarcón's inspiring work shines a light on Indigenous women's resilience and the preservation of vital cultural knowledge, and exemplifies the kind of storytelling we are committed to supporting. We celebrate her dedication and look forward to seeing her project spark meaningful conversations worldwide."
On receiving the award, Johanna Alarcón says: "Thank you FotoDocument and Nikon - I receive this award with the deep joy of knowing that what I love most co-exists - photography, motherhood, and spirituality - coming together in this project to give birth to an intimate story about the work of women and Indigenous peoples to sustain life in a context that destroys it.
Motherhood transformed the way I understand everything. The rage in the face of obstetric violence, the fear of loss, the feeling of not being heard. Becoming a mother taught me that the body, like the land, holds a memory that knows no borders and whose rights are constantly under threat. But it also gave me the love of an army of women who sustain life.
My deepest thanks also go to the communities and organizations AMUPAKIN and Partera di Anaku for opening their doors to this story, and to the Ayün Fotógrafas collective, with whom we began this collective project on access to maternal healthcare in Latin America with the support of Eco Vist Projects and Plena Productions. Thanks for believing in me. Onward we go!"
Johanna Alarcón - An Ecuadorian independent visual storyteller and educator, Johanna Alarcón (1992) is a National Geographic Explorer, World Press Photo Award winner, CatchLight Global Fellow, Magnum Foundation Fellow, and is a member of Ayün Fotógrafas. Her practice is rooted in long-term collaborative processes that explore collective memory, spirituality, and the relationship between community and territory. Her work seeks to challenge stereotypes and the enduring effects of colonial structures, focusing on the experiences of women, Indigenous peoples, Afro-descendant communities, and incarcerated populations. Through intimate and community-centered narratives, she explores resilience, memory and humanity.
HONOURABLE MENTIONS
- Ana Caroline de Lima
- Natela Grigalashvili
- Ranita Roy
SHORTLIST
- Ana Caroline de Lima
- Birte Kaufman
- Ginevra Bonina
- Johanna Alarcón
- Laura Pannack
- Lea Greub
- Natela Grigalashvili
- Ranita Roy
- Sara Swaty
- Valeria Luongo
For more information, please visit the Marilyn Stafford Photography website.
