Photographers

LCE Photographer of the Year 2027: Free to enter, £10,000 to win

Entries are open for LCE Photographer of the Year 2027. The free competition runs until 20 January, with 14 categories, four judges and £500 in vouchers for each category winner.

Young Railway Photographer of the Year: Entries now open

Entries are open for the third Young Railway Photographer of the Year, with a new under-12 category, Canon cameras for the category winners and an exhibition in York and Shildon next August.

Steve McCurry Adagio review: A study in visual virtuosity

Ed Lara attends the New York launch of Steve McCurry's Adagio, a new Leica book and exhibition, and hears the Magnum photographer talk about slow looking, colour, Leica and persistence.

Exploring Gothic themes in British documentary photography

Dark Tales showcases British documentary photography's Gothic elements, spanning over 80 years. Open from September 17 to December 20, it features diverse themes captured by various renowned photographers.

Introducing Mike Chudley: From skateboarder to street photography star

Mike Chudley is a young British street photographer and YouTuber who has rapidly built both a large following and an impressive list of endorsements. This article both introduces Mike and illustrates why his work has made such an impact.

Coirón: Six years in Chile, following the lives of ageing gauchos

The book captures six years of life among aging gauchos known as Puesteros, in Chile's Magallanes region, highlighting their solitude and labour while reflecting broader social changes affecting rural life and cultural identity.

The Welcome Break, the pause button, and the art of staying stationary

Oliver Bennett's photographic essay captures the dynamic patterns of everyday life at a motorway service station over a year, showcasing diverse human experiences in a single, unique location.

AOP Announces its Annual Student Award winners

The 2026 AOP Student Awards announced winners during Free Range, showcasing student talent across 21 UK photography programs. Rupert Allen received Best in Show for his documentary series, Church of Coal.