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Paula Aranoa
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© © Paula Aranoa

I was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1966 and had the privilege of living in cities like São Paulo, Mexico City, and Barcelona. Each of those places has left an indelible mark on me. I love them. They are my second homes. I discovered my passion for photography after exploring studies in philosophy, fashion design, and landscaping. Everything I received back then continues to pulse in my works. Currently, I reside and develop my projects in Buenos Aires. I have actively participated in fairs and exhibitions, both nationally and internationally. The UN has exhibited some of my photos on three occasions. I had the honor of seeing my work published in different internationally renowned books and magazines. I have also collaborated with Sony Alpha Latin seminars. My work focuses...

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Joaquin Gomez Sastre
© Joaquin Gomez Sastre
© © Joaquin Gomez Sastre

In the mid-90s, after taking some workshops with prestigious photographers, he discovered his passion and began to work as a freelance photographer doing social content reports and dedicating himself to press photography. He has collaborated with numerous local and national newspapers, press agencies, as well as with various magazines on different topics. From 2015 to 2019 he curated the project “Click, Cantabrian Photojournalism” which consists of an exhibition of works by the majority of Cantabrian press photographers who work from the local to the international level and a yearbook book. He has participated in twenty individual and group exhibitions and has been awarded more than fifty awards and photographic...

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Taralynn Disher
© Taralynn Disher
© © Taralynn Disher

I am not the collection of words you’re about to read, but rather a mere description of who I was that has led me to become who I am today and the person I will be tomorrow and onward. Taralynn Disher is a Canadian-Native-born artist and creative turned professional photographer with a background in dentistry. Disher’s calling as a photographer began at the age of 16. During this time, her frustration with not finding reference images she would envision as part of her painting process, fuelled her to pursue photography to bring her visions to...

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John Martinez
© John Martinez
© © John Martinez

John Martinez was first introduced to image making through cinema and subsequently got bitten by the photography bug while taking behind the scenes pictures on the set of his filmmaker friends. From there, he fell in love with studio portraiture. For him, his portraits are interpretations of the person he’s photographing more so than a 1:1 representation of them. The aim of every shoot is to meld his visual personality with the general essence of the sitter. By mixing those two elements, he is able to create images that hopefully exude a unique atmosphere....

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Thibault Gerbaldi
© Thibault Gerbaldi
© © Thibault Gerbaldi

As a self-taught photographer and avid traveler, my journey into the world of photography began with a deep-seated passion for art. Captivated by the diverse cultures and landscapes I encountered during my extensive travels, photography naturally became my chosen medium for documenting these experiences. Driven by a desire to educate others about different cultures and make a positive impact, I embarked on a mission to utilize my photography to support charitable causes. Joining the board of directors for The Forgotten International in 2019, I sought to leverage my skills to raise funds for those in need. Through the sale of books and prints, I aimed to shed light on the struggles faced by communities in developing countries and contribute to meaningful projects. One such project took my...

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Giandomenico Veneziani
© Giandomenico Veneziani
© © Giandomenico Veneziani

My name is Giandomenico Veneziani. I am an Italian photographer. I approached photography from a young age. I have learned over time the techniques and the infinite possibilities of artistic creation. Photographic experimentation finds ample expression during my travels. I was inspired by people, their stories, faces, emotions. Photography for me is an important means of sharing feelings and stories of the people I photograph. I take inspiration mainly from painting, books and films. I also studied the most important photographers who made the history of photography. I really like portraits and fashion photography. I try to make unique and unconventional shots giving my portraits a cinematic vision. Bringing my point of view to the public eye is my main goal. Getting someone into my...

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Izabella Sapuła
© Izabella Sapuła
© © Izabella Sapuła

Polish photographer specializing in fine art photography. She is self-taught and engages in her passion for photography and art as a tool to explore human relationships but also relationships with herself or the surrounding nature. Her psychological education and the fact that she grew up among animals in a house on the edge of the forest are clearly visible in her photographs. The direction of her work is determined by a longing for understanding and deeper view of human and his unity with the natural...

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Stephanus Meyer
© Stephanus Meyer
© © Stephanus Meyer

Stephanus Meyer was born in Zambia and spent most of his childhood in South Africa. He moved out of Africa at the beginning of the 1980s to live in Spain where he is now based. He is self-taught and always inspired by his obsession with light, shadows, contrasts and the way they come together in his images. Street, social, documentary and fine art photography are his great passion. He has lived in various environments and travelled to many different places, and his camera has taught him to see the world and how people live in it from a different perspective. Street photography has taught him to see. He is inspired by people who simply live their lives. He bought his first camera at the age of 16 and so the journey began; more than 40 years later it is still going strong. He has...

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Amy Heller
© Amy Heller
© © Amy Heller

Award-winning artist Amy Heller, originally from Washington, DC, lives year-round on Cape Cod in Massachusetts with her husband. Amy earned her B.A. in fine art at Hampshire College in Amherst, MA, and her M.F.A. in photography at George Washington University (GWU) in Washington, DC. She has been an exhibit specialist for Smithsonian Museums and National Gallery of Art, and a photo editor/researcher/curator for U.S. News & World Report, National Geographic, Microsoft, and the Newseum. Her work has been exhibited and collected internationally and this includes: Provincetown Art Association and Museum, Cape Cod Museum of Art, Dimock Gallery at GWU, and many private collections. Statements: Here are statements for three of my portfolios of my lens-based, mixed-media artwork. In...

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Jennifer Baron
© Jennifer Baron
© © Jennifer Baron

Jennifer Baron is a Dutch photographer based in Amsterdam. After many years in the field of education, she has decided to pursue her passion for photography. Her journey into the world of visual storytelling has culminated in the recent publication of her self published debut book, ‘Frozen August.’ ‘I translate my feelings in my work using universal themes that deal with grief, trauma, loss and healing. There is always an autobiographical element present. Making visible experiences, pain and traces left behind. In my work, abstraction alternates with intimacy and emotion.’ Statement Jennifer’s photographic work is a visual dance that encourages the viewer to explore the subtle balance between the intangible and the tangible, the distant and the immediate. It’s in the...

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