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Miguel Blázquez
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© © Miguel Blázquez

Miguel Bláquez was born in 2001 in Ávila, Spain. He is a prominent video artist with a strong academic background in the visual arts. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the Escuela de Arte y Superior de Conservación y Restauración de Bienes Culturales de Ávila. Later, he pursued a Degree in Fine Arts at the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Salamanca. During his time at university, Blázquez actively participated in projects such as the Audiovisual Art Exhibition by the 4th Year Fine Arts students at the Juan del Enzina Theater in Salamanca. His talent was recognized when he won the XXVII edition of the San Marcos Awards in the “Audiovisual” category, with his work exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Salamanca (DA2) in 2024. Additionally, his piece...

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Colin Page
© Colin Page
© © Colin Page

I begun my journey into photography thanks partly to the Duke of Edinburgh Awards project and the help of my Dad who set up a make shift darkroom in the cramped spare bedroom. I worked in a professional darkroom and then art studio for nearly 20 years. Using many different film cameras, usually borrowed or second hand, I always developed and printed my own pictures. The new technologies replaced the darkroom and I was made redundant. I tried many different things including an HND in photography as a mature student. BUT…… After a long near death illness, and with the help of my family, I took up photography again. Mostly ‘street photography’ and with new digital cameras. Using a computer instead of a darkroom but only doing that could be done in a...

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Chris Ha
© Chris Ha
© © Chris Ha

Chris Ha is a travel and portrait photographer from Canada, now based in Miami, Florida. His work captures the beauty of diverse landscapes and human connection, blending technical skill with a passion for storytelling. From sweeping natural vistas to vibrant cityscapes, his photography evokes emotion and a deep sense of place. His work has gone viral on social media, where audiences are drawn to his stunning visuals and the stories they tell. His portfolio spans breathtaking travel scenes, intimate portraits, and aerial perspectives, blending artistry with a deep appreciation for the world around him. Through his photography, Chris aims to transport viewers into the heart of the stories he tells, inspiring them to see the beauty in both the extraordinary and the everyday. You can see...

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Debbie McCulliss
© Debbie McCulliss
© © Debbie McCulliss

Through her lens, Debbie McCulliss captures the pulse of the wild - its strength, vulnerability, and untamed beauty. Based in Colorado, this winter wildlife and nature photographer transforms her global expeditions into visual stories. Each journey deepens her understanding of local histories, environmental challenges, and preservation efforts. Her work serves as both art and advocacy, championing respect for nature, protection of wildlife habitats, and survival of endangered species. McCulliss continues to evolve as an artist while forging deeper connections with nature, especially in polar regions across the globe. While she takes pride in creating educational narratives and striking imagery, she aims to create art that not only captivates but catalyzes - sparking dialogue, inspiring...

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Steve Dinberg
© Steve Dinberg
© © Steve Dinberg

The sense of adventure that comes with exploring new places and meeting new people is what keeps me interested in street photography. A fellow photographer once told me, “There are two reasons people travel: the first is to see something new, the other is to experience something old.” I have always been a passionate photographer. I look for that decisive moment, and I am constantly in search of that special magical light, interesting faces that reveal personal history, hands that tell a story, and amazing eyes that convey emotion, but most of all, I try to capture that moment of interaction. I instinctively look for the colors, shapes, and textures in a defined area. As a lifelong traveler, I look for a street, alleyway, or even the face of a person that conveys meaning to...

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Marvin Anani
© Marvin Anani
© © Marvin Anani

Marvin Anani is a photographer from Denver, CO. His work straddles architecture, landscape photography, urban exploration and american road travel culture. After working as a freelance photojournalist for many Colorado news outlets, he has turned his cameras away from the people and towards their environment and the places and spaces that we all inhabit, sharing unassuming minimalism and everyday modernism as his primary visual instrument....

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Sven Delaye
© Sven Delaye
© © Sven Delaye

Sven Delaye, a digital nomad and videogames translator, has been traveling around the world for nine years. Throughout his journey, he always enjoyed capturing moments of life, but everything changed in early 2020: for a long time, he kept his street photography private, convinced it wouldn't interest others. In 2020, he submitted some landscape photos for the cover of a Guatemalan magazine. These photos were declined. However, the publisher explored his Instagram account and discovered the sole street photo he had shared. That single image was selected for the magazine's cover. Encouraged by this recognition, Sven began sharing his street photography, which quickly gained international acclaim in countries such as the USA, Mexico, Italy, the UK, Greece, France, and South Korea. For...

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Shams Radwan
© Shams Radwan
© © Shams Radwan

Shams Radwan, 26 years old from Egypt, is a passionate storyteller and artist dedicated to capturing and sharing the beauty of life through every detail. Growing up in a country rich in diverse cultures and deep-rooted heritage, Shams has been inspired by the vibrant traditions and stories that shape its identity. Her artistic journey began with a deep fascination for Egypt’s cultural tapestry, which she channels into creative works that celebrate heritage. Through her art, Shams transforms the beauty and narratives of Egypt's traditions into pieces that bridge the gap between past and present. With a focus on preserving cultural identity, she highlights the intricate details and timeless stories that make each tradition unique. For Shams, sharing heritage is more than just a...

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Anna Marzia Soria
© Anna Marzia Soria
© © Anna Marzia Soria

Anna Marzia Soria lives and works in Bari as a freelance photographer. After classical and legal studies, she dedicated herself to his great passion: photography. In 2015 she perfected herself with an advanced training course in photojournalism with the Italian photojournalist Marcello Carrozzo and in the same year with the photographer Uliano Lucas. In 2023 she follows a conceptual reportage photography course with Mario Cresci. Finalist and winner in various national and international photography competitions, she has received mentions, publications in online and paper photography magazines, present with his portfolio on Photovogue and on LFI with Leica Master Shots. Some of her individual shots and reportages have been exhibited at the ICP in New York, at the CIFA in Bibbiena (AR)...

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Nadia Eeckhout
© Nadia Eeckhout
© © Nadia Eeckhout

I am Nadia Eeckhout, born in Blankenberge (Belgium), but since about thirty years based in Ghent (Belgium), a cozy vibrant city where I often take my pictures. I’ve always been interested in what people think and do but then again, I don’t want to know the full story, leaving space for my imagination to breathe. I’ve shaped my interest in short written stories, drawings and paintings; pen and brush being mine of course. About five years ago (2019), I started photographing on the streets (mainly people) and soon discovered a therapeutic effect of street photography on my mind. To me, it is about being in the open air, with my camera, merged in a crowd that never sleeps, hoping to encounter small -if very lucky poetic- stories I’m eager to catch and frame. I am very much...

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