Photojournalism and Documentary Photography News: Sept. 14-20
Photo by Sean Rayford
The International Center of Photography Presents Graciela Iturbide: Serious Play (City Life Org) 9.20.25
The International Center of Photography (ICP) is proud to present the first-ever retrospective of Graciela Iturbide’s work in New York, affirming her status as one of the most significant and influential photographers of the 20th- and 21st-centuries.
Photojournalist returns to Ole Miss to share stories behind book (The Oxford Eagle) 9.19.25
“Acclaimed photojournalist Kate Medley returned to the University of Mississippi recently to kick off the inaugural SouthTalks series, sharing some stories behind her acclaimed book, “Thank You Please Come Again: How Gas Stations Feed and Fuel the American South.”
This Short Life: Dreams of a Different Society (Blind Mag) 9.19.25
“This book collects the oral testimonies of 12 ordinary Americans aiming to make America a better country during the height of the Trump era.”
Lewiston photojournalist reflects on over 40 years of capturing humanity and mayhem (Lewiston Sun Journal) 9.19.25
“The Sun Journal’s own Russ Dillingham, who continues to photograph Lewiston during its highest and lowest moments, was the featured speaker Thursday at the Great Falls Forum.”
The top photos of the week by AP’s photojournalists (Seattle Times) 9.19.25
This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Eloy Martin, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published by The Associated Press in the past week.
AP photographer Rodrigo Abd wins POY Latam photojournalist of the year (AP) 9.18.25
“This year, Associated Press photographer Rodrigo Abd was named the POY Latam 2025 Photojournalist of the Year. Abd has spent years documenting social struggles and upheavals across Latin America.”
Armineh Johannes to Publish ‘We Are Our Mountains’ Photobook (Asbarez) 9.17.25
Photojournalist Armineh Johannes announced that she is preparing to release a book of photographs on Armenia and Artsakh, which she captured over a span of 30 years. “We Are Our Mountains” is a living archive of Armenian memory and the life’s work of Armineh Johannes in documenting Armenia, Artsakh (Nagorono-Karabakh) and its people.
W. Eugene Smith Fund Announces Judges for 2025 Grants (FOX4KC.com) 9.17.25
“The W. Eugene Smith Fund has announced the judges for its 2025 annual grants including the W. Eugene Smith grant, W. Eugene Smith Student grant, and Howard Chapnick grant. This year’s esteemed adjudication panel for the 46th annual W. Eugene Smith grants include, Clinton Cargill, News Director, Photo, at the New York Times; Sabiha Çimen, 2020 Eugene Smith grant recipient and member of Magnum Photos; and Arianna Rinaldo, independent curator and photo editor.”
The Irish photographer opening up a dialogue on life inside an IPAS Centre (IMAGE Magazine) 9.17.25
JP Keating is a documentary and commercial photographer who’s shot the likes of Blindboy, Colm Meaney and Timmy Mallett, sipped tea with Michael D Higgins, and immersed himself in communities around the globe in pursuit of snapshots of humanity.
A Guide to October 2025 Photography Festivals & Exhibitions (pHMuseum) 9.17.25
“Photobook Mania, Encontros Da Imagem, OKO Foto Festival Bohinj, Fotodoks, Le Sale ka Kgotso by Lebohang Kganye at Fotografiska Berlin, Oslo Negativ Fotofestival, and La Nuu are among the photography events to visit next month.”
Coventry photo display highlights Ukraine's war-torn trees (BBC) 9.16.25
“Photos of Ukraine's war-torn trees have gone on display in a new exhibition in Coventry. The event at the University of Warwick - entitled Wounded. Alive - was a dedication to trees in the country that had become "silent witnesses of war" but continued to "live and blossom", organisers said.”
A. Aubrey Bodine’s Photographic Legacy Showcases Artistic Mastery in Documentary Work 9.16.25
The photographic work of A. Aubrey Bodine (1906-1970) represents a significant intersection of journalistic documentation and artistic expression that continues to influence photographic practices. Regarded as one of the finest pictorialists of the twentieth century, Bodine’s images were exhibited in hundreds of prestigious shows and museums worldwide, earning him numerous awards against top competition.
Edson Vera Lima Street Photographer (Latina Republic) 9.16.25
Edson Vera, a photographer from Lima, Peru, captures the soul of his country through the lens of his camera. From the bustling streets of the capital to the remote beauty of Peru’s rural landscapes, Edson’s work is deeply rooted in the everyday life, traditions, and struggles of his people.
Robert Capa exhibition opens at Ara Güler Museum (Hürriyet Daily News) 9.16.25
“Organized in collaboration with the Robert Capa Contemporary Photography Center and the Hungarian Cultural Institute in Istanbul, the show offers a carefully curated selection of Capa’s works, including 37 photographs he captured in Türkiye in 1946.”
“They Fear Our Lenses”: Gaza Photojournalists Speak Out (The Intercept) 9.16.25
“Photographers in Gaza risk their lives to witness the war. Their images speak louder than the critics trying to discredit them.”
Johanna Maria Fritz Receives Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award (IWMF) 9.15.15
“Fritz’s winning portfolio captures life inside a Sudanese hospital amid one of the most severe humanitarian catastrophes in modern history. The Anja Award was created in 2014 to honor the life and work of Pulitzer Prize-winning German AP photographer Anja Niedringhaus, who was killed while reporting with the Associated Press in Afghanistan.”
Eddie van Wessel’s Kyiv Exhibition: Human Stories Through War Photography (mezha.net) 9.15.25
Among the world’s photographs created by Eddy van Vessell, the image of an adult couple from Bakhmut stands out in particular: the frame conveys not only the destruction but also a deep humanity that keeps people in the difficult circumstances of war. This work has become one of the millions of stories he continues to tell through his photographs.
Recording Visions of Youth, Amplifying Voices | Results of the "Witnessing the Present" International Youth Photography Competition Announced (Macau Business) 9.15.25
“The “Witnessing the Present” International Youth Photography Competition Award Ceremony was held at the prestigious Inter Art Center/Gallery located in the landmark 798 Art District in Beijing. Jointly organized by the Singapore Good Soil Foundation and Inter Art Center/Gallery, the competition invited middle school to university students aged 15 to 22 from around the world to capture through photography, their perspectives on contemporary life, their dreams for the future, and their reflections on youth and growth.”
Photographer’s Nine-Month Investigation Uncovers the Hidden Harm of the Fishing Industry (PetaPixel) 9.15.25
Nicole Tung, a freelance photojournalist born in Hong Kong and based between assignments worldwide, has built a career on documenting some of the most urgent and difficult stories of our time. Her work, often centered on conflict and humanitarian crises, has appeared in leading international publications and supported NGOs on the ground.
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