Documentary Photography
Le grand silence: the touching story of a young shepherd
Photographer Clémentine Schneidermann is documenting the life of her brother, called Nicolas, who has chosen to become a shepherd at the age of 17, through the “Le grand silence” photo project. Now 21, Nicolas is living in isolation somewhere in Southern France, a decision he has made years ago after failing in school.
Indonesia’s smoking affair detailed in “Marlboro Boys” project
Indonesia has a huge love affair with cigarettes. The problem is so widespread that more than 30% children are smoking even before they reach 10 years old. Photographer Michelle Siu has decided to document this issue, so she has captured a series of portraits which have been added to the disturbing “Marlboro Boys” project.
Dramatic before-and-after portraits of live-performing artists
Being a musician is cool and lots of fun, right? Well, not so much. The striking before-and-after portraits of artists performing for months during the 2014 Vans Warped Tour prove that artists do not have it as easy as we might think. These dramatic portraits are the works of music and editorial photographer Brandon Andersen.
David Waldorf’s striking photos of life in a trailer park
Life in a trailer park is not exactly a dream life. World-renowned photographer David Waldorf has decided to pay a visit to a trailer park located in Sonoma, California in order to document the lives of the people living in these poor conditions. The resulting project is called “Trailer Park” and it consists of amazing, but striking portraits.
“China: The Human Price of Pollution” striking photo series by Souvid Datta
Pollution is having a devastating effect on China’s ecosystem and inhabitants. Photographer Souvid Datta has decided to document these issues in the “China: The Human Price of Pollution” photo series. The project consists of poignant photos captured in areas where pollution makes China look like it has gone through a post-apocalyptic event.
The majestic artworks in an African village by Rita Willaert
Many people would think that the least probable place to find a work of art is somewhere in a secluded African community. However, Photographer Rita Willaert is presenting us the majestic artworks in an African village, called Tiébélé. The village has been the home of the Kassena tribe since the 15th century.
“Dinner in NY” documents the eating habits of New Yorkers
How do you view your mealtime? Is it a primary or a secondary activity? Are you just eating or are you doing something else during dinner? Well, photographer Miho Aikawa has decided to look more into the eating habits of New Yorkers, therefore she has started the “Dinner in NY” photo project, which provides diverse results.
Herman Damar’s heavenly photos of Indonesian lifestyle
Living in the countryside is beautiful. The best word to describe life in Indonesia’s villages is “heavenly”. The reality may be harsher, but the photos captured by self-taught artist Herman Damar will surely convince you that villagers are enjoying an idyllic life. The artist offers a whole bunch of shots and they are simply amazing!
Scrublands: portraits of people who hate modern civilization
Not everybody likes to live in a busy city. A lot of people prefer every bit of quietness they can get. Actually, some people have decided to turn their backs on any kind of modern life, so they are now living in the wilderness. Photographer Antoine Bruy is documenting the lives of these people in the “Scrublands” portrait photo project.
Portraits of football legends who scored in World Cup finals
The 2014 World Cup is underway in Brazil. Football (soccer) fans all over the world are keeping a close eye on the competition, while the people of 32 nations are hoping that their team will be victorious. In London, photographer Michael Donald has opened an exhibition which consists of portraits of players who scored in World Cup finals.
Then-and-now photos of the D-Day landing scenes
One of the most iconic days in human days is remember as the D-Day. It describes the invasion of the Normandy beaches, France by Allied forces attempting to liberate Europe from Germany’s occupation. In rememberance of this day, photographer Peter Macdiarmid has unveiled a collection of then-and-now photos of the D-Day landing scenes.
Haunting photos documenting the North Brother Island
The “North Brother Island: The Last Unknown Place In New York City” is a book consisting of haunting photos documenting the North Brother Island. Once housing the Riverside Hospital in New York City, the North Brother Island has been reclaimed by nature and wildlife, although remnants of past buildings are still there.
Historic Present: old photos overlapped over real locations
We can learn a lot of things from the past. Photographer Sungseok Ahn agrees with this statement so the photographer has decided to overlap old black-and-white photos of buildings in South Korea over present locations. The goal is to see how the present has changed when compared to the past in a project called “Historic Present”.
“The last people of the pit” photo project by Sorin Vidis
Photographer Sorin Vidis has created a touching photo project consisting of documentary photos telling the stories of “The last people of the pit”. There are three remaining families living in the Vacaresti pit located near Romania’s capital city, Bucharest. The only way the legacy of these people will be preserved is through these photos.
Fashion through the ages in “Counter // Culture” photo project
A 16-year-old student at the Ohio State University has come up with a creative project that reveals the last 100 years of fashion history in just 10 photos. Student and photographer Annalisa Hartlaub has created the “Counter // Culture” series for her university class, but the amazing project has turned into a viral web series.
Honey hunting photos revealing old and dangerous tradition
Photographer Andrew Newey has traveled to Nepal in order to document an ancient tradition that is on the verge of extinction due to commercialization, climate change, and other factors. The lensman has captured a series of impressive honey hunting photos, depicting Gurung tribesmen collecting honey in the Himalayas.
Touching portrait photos of people living on a dollar a day
Professor Thomas A. Nazario and photographer Renée C. Byer have released the “Living on a Dollar a Day: The Lives and Faces of the World’s Poor” book, which consists of portrait photos and the stories of people living in extreme poverty. The book is available for purchase right now and it’s guaranteed to touch your heart.
Witty photos making fun on the weirdest laws in the US
Photographer Olivia Locher has created an amusing photo series called “I fought the law”. It consists of images making fun of the weirdest laws in the US. The photos would surely need some explaining if there were no context! However, here is a gallery with some strange things that you are not allowed to do in the US.
Great photos of a young Mongol hunter and her majestic eagle
Mongolia is a great country for capturing beautiful photos. Photographer Asher Svidensky has traveled there in a quest for unique shots. This has been an inspired move as he has found out about a young Mongol hunter and her majestic eagle, both becoming the main subjects in a series of amazing travel and documentary photos.
Haunting photos of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster aftermath
The explosion of the Reactor 4 at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in 1986 is one of the worst nuclear disasters in history. Photographer Gerd Ludwig has made several trips to Ukraine and has gathered enough material to create a photo book which consists of haunting photos of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster aftermath.
Frédéric Lagrange’s “Passage to Wakhan” documents Afghanistan
Photographer Frédéric Lagrange has made a trip to Eastern Afghanistan. His main goal has been to document the landscapes and the people who are laying on an ancient trading route called the Silk Road. A series of amazing photos are now a part of the “Passage to Wakhan” project, which reveals places that time has forgotten.
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