All About Photo Presents 'Beijing Story' by Chris Yan

Since the early 20th century, street photography has offered an unparalleled glimpse into the rhythm and character of everyday life. This genre of spontaneous, unposed imagery has grown from a way to document the world around us into an art form that captures the essence of our cities, cultures, and human connections. From the bustling streets of New York to quiet corners in rural towns, street photographers throughout history have immortalized fleeting moments that often go unnoticed by the casual observer.

With the advent of modern technology, the tradition of street photography has evolved, enabling a new generation of photographers to bring fresh perspectives and creative approaches to the medium. The digital age has opened up new possibilities for capturing urban life, with advanced cameras and editing tools empowering photographers to experiment in ways that were previously unimaginable. Whether through high-contrast black-and-white images or vibrant, color-saturated scenes, today's street photographers continue to push the boundaries of visual storytelling.

To celebrate the 44th edition of AAP Magazine dedicated to street photography, All About Photo is highlighting innovative visual artists making their mark in this genre. The competition not only recognizes the finest street photographers from around the world but also serves as a platform for emerging talents who are exploring new perspectives and narratives in their work. These photographers skillfully use their lenses to document the intersections of daily life, capturing emotions, gestures, and urban landscapes in ways that resonate universally.

Our curated list features street photographers—past competition winners, finalists, and editor’s picks—who are already making their mark. Many of them have gained recognition through previous editions of AAP Magazine's Street Photography Contest, and their compelling portfolios offer a window into the ever-evolving world of street photography. Their work spans different styles and techniques, but each brings an authentic and unique perspective to the streets they explore.

As you prepare your own submission for the 2024 Street Photography Award, take inspiration from these standout artists. Their journeys illustrate the diversity and power of street photography as a medium, whether through capturing fleeting moments of humanity, documenting social issues, or simply highlighting the beauty of ordinary life. This year’s contest offers an exciting opportunity for you to add your voice to the global conversation, to showcase your unique vision, and to gain international recognition.

Submit your best work to AAP Magazine’s 44th issue for a chance to be featured alongside these rising stars. Winners will be awarded cash prizes, global exposure, and have their portfolios published in our highly anticipated printed edition, which will be available on Blurb.com and other platforms. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this legacy of street photography and gain the recognition your work deserves. The streets are alive with stories—now it’s your turn to capture them.

For more details on how to enter, visit All About Photo's Street Photography Contest.

When I arrived in Los Angeles in 1971, the urban landscape was totally different from Philadelphia, where I had been living previously, and, for that matter, anywhere else that I had lived. There was art deco everywhere and it was bright and sunny even in the winter. The box offices welcomed you (attracted me) and stood out like jewels surrounded by deco entrances and terrazzo sidewalks.

Street photography is one of the most captivating forms of visual storytelling, offering a raw and unfiltered look at life as it unfolds in public spaces. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, street photography provides endless opportunities for creative exploration. This ultimate guide will walk you through the techniques, tips, and inspiration you need to take your street photography to the next level. What is Street Photography?

Not so many photographers load cameras anymore, but we all still aim them and shoot pictures. I get a bang out of describing my own photographic pursuit as hunting for big game, portraits in particular. I bag my quarry with a four-by-five instead of a thirty-aught-six. But I still hang their heads on a wall to admire like trophies

Capture the Essence of Urban Life: Submit to AAP Magazine’s 44th Issue on "STREET" Photography. AAP Magazine’s 44th printed edition is set to celebrate the best in street photography. This issue will focus on the theme "STREET," showcasing projects that capture the dynamic and unpredictable essence of urban life. Street photography, as defined by Encyclopedia Britannica, is "a genre that records everyday life in a public place," offering a unique perspective on the world around us.

With this small sampling of imagery, we’ve culled photographs from Arthur’s recent projects including his 30 years spent living in and documenting his life in Cambria and his recent project documenting Mare Island. This diamond-shaped body of work captures the essence of his ongoing obsession with shape, line, and composition. Arthur draws inspiration from beach surroundings and the people he encounters on his photographic journey. Many images in this exhibition such as Flags, Mare Island, Ferry Boat Window were photographed during the making of “Arthur Tress: Water’s Edge”, which will be screened in the Harvey Milk Center for the Arts ballroom on November 14, 2024.

Calderon de la Barca’s Life is a Dream could be used to describe our selection for Paris Photo 2024. We are presenting prints by three of our photographers whose work is closely linked to literature, poetry or fiction.

In the spring of 2022, my mother passed away after a long illness. I was her primary caregiver for two and a half years. While she was ill, my mother advised me to get a storage unit so that I could take my time in making decisions regarding letting go of her things. I followed her advice and stored treasures from my mother's house for over a year. I kept boxes of books, buttons, knitting needles, empty envelopes, wooden stools, and cut-out squares of green paper, which meant something to my mother thus meant something to me.

For over six years, photographer Michele Zousmer was welcomed into the Irish Traveller community while she photographed, built friendships, and learned about this unique group of people. The resulting book, Mis[s]Understood (Daylight Books, November, 2024), looks at the population as a whole but particularly focuses on the role of females within the culture. Zousmer captures the pride and tenacity of this marginalized community and the daily life struggles and discrimination that the Irish Traveller people endure in Ireland.

In the delicate tapestry of human existence, vulnerability weaves its intricate threads, exposing us to the caprices of fate and the relentless march of time. This vulnerability is often accentuated by the chasm that exists between the raw immediacy of lived experiences and the filtered veneer of their representation through media and technology. Nowhere is this divide more pronounced than in the contrast between the serene rhythms of rural life and the tumultuous currents of global events. As I found myself immersed in the tranquil embrace of countryside existence, I was struck by the palpable disconnect between the intimate realities of communal living and the distant spectre of world affairs. Here, amidst the verdant fields and time-honoured traditions, the fragility of human existence stood juxtaposed against the enduring resilience of community bonds.

In the 3+ years since I began photographing birds in earnest, I have seen so many changes, the loss of habitat being the most dramatic and devastating.

The long-awaited calendar by renowned photographer Manfred Baumann for the upcoming year promises once again to captivate the world of photography. In this current edition, Baumann has captured twelve internationally leading top models in his lens, showcasing their beauty and elegance in an impressive manner.

Raymond Meeks, the sixth laureate of Immersion from the Fondation d’entreprise Hermès, presents his photographic series "The Inhabitants" at the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson, Paris, from October 9, 2024 to January 5, 2025. Curated by Clément Chéroux, Director of the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson

THINK POINT, my son's coin, is, unequivocally and appropriately, a place where our thoughts would tide if we looked out at the expanse of the heaving and flickering Pacific fathoms. It's his personal resort, a pressure release valve from the demands of his warship nearby. A spear of land at the eastern edge of the Yokosuka harbor, virtually a stone's throw from Tokyo Bay, overlooking the highly secured U.S. Navy's Seventh fleet docks. There, a small squadron of hawks roosted, keeping watch over the proceedings. It was not lost on us that we both were not far from where Commodore Matthew Perry had landed with his four ships in July of 1853 – referred to in history as the “Opening of Japan to the West.” At that very moment, one of the hawks took off and headed west over the bay, by flying east.

Wanrooij Gallery in Amsterdam is pleased to announce a solo exhibition by the German fine art photographer Christian Voigt from 25 October 2024 until 25 January 2025. The gallery presents a stunning selection of his new LUNAR series. Iconic spacesuits and technical marvels from the USA and Russia are portrayed in a previously unseen way of poetic quality. The fascinating, large-format photographs show the objects against a black background, as if they were situated in the absolute silence of space, conveying both the loneliness and the immense vastness of the cosmos.