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Just Published! ♛ June 2026 Edition #136
One-Of-A-Kind Extended Edition. Most Influential Photographers
The Power Of Faith
Religion and Spirituality Across Cultures
Digital Edition’s Front Cover:
Candle Procession
Three young Buddhist novices hold candles inside a monastery in Sri Lanka. In Buddhist practice, light is often associated with clarity, offering, and devotion, turning this quiet procession into part of a broader spiritual education.
Thibault Gerbaldi © All rights reserved
See the article on page 122
On the Back Cover: An orthodox priest reading his bible inside one of the churches in Lalibela, Ethiopia
Inger Vandyke © All rights reserved.
See the article on page 204
We’re excited to share this special extended edition focused on the power of faith, religion, and spirituality across cultures. In these 300 pages, you’ll discover work by acclaimed photographers from around the world, each offering their own unique perspective.
Inside, you’ll find an exclusive interview with Roberto Pazzi, who shares his collection of sacred moments. Brice Gelot captures the Love of God in the streets of Mexico and Los Angeles.
Aga Szydlik documents Voodoo, showing the living spirit of Benin.
Orna Naor shares two series: The Holy Fire Ceremony and Jewish traditions and holidays.
Holger Hoffmann’s documentary explores the Shamans in Tuva. Frank Binder captures Christmas in Lalibela. Yoram Biberman documents the Kapparot Atonement Ritual within Jerusalem’s Orthodox Jewish communities. Ingmar Ostermaier reflects on the horrors committed in the name of religion at Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Nazis’ extermination camp. Costanza Rossi shares her project ‘Hadaka Matsuri,’ photographed during the sacred ceremony in Okayama, Japan.
Haris Kakarouhas explores The Path Within, with photographs taken inside Tibetan temples. Mieke Douglas looks at the rise of the Cult of Santa Muerte (Holy Death) in Mexico. Gabi Steiner’s series is dedicated to the Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela. Arkadiusz Kubisiak presents a black-and-white documentary of The Pauline Monastery in Częstochowa, Poland. Thibault Gerbaldi, whose work appears on our cover, shares two collections: The Island of Offerings and The Geography of Faith. Ora Buerkli explores devotion across cultures and invites us inside Magdenau convent in eastern Switzerland with her series ‘Within These Walls’. Inger Vandyke features her collection of Faith from many continents and cultures.
We are proud of this unique edition, expressing the diversity across cultures, as well as the unity of our souls seeking greater meaning in life and understanding that a human being has a spirit beyond flesh and blood alone. WE ARE ALL ONE.
Enjoy!
- Due to the large number of pages in June Edition #136, we’ve created two Print editions that will be affordable for orders from all countries. Enjoy!
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MICK STETSON | Reveries of Giverny
MICK STETSON | Reveries of Giverny “The roots for this series began a few years ago by experimenting with a new technique involving motion.In this series, the subjects are the …
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Fine Art PhotographyInternational Competition | Florence BiennaleInterviews with PhotographersMost Influential PhotographersPhotographersSexuality in Photography
VIKTORIA ANDREEVA | 1st Place Winner | AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH VIKTORIA ANDREEVA | BY ARIEL SU1ST PLACE WINNER AT THE INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION It’s a great pleasure to feature an exclusive interview with Viktoria Andreeva, the 1st …
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MATI GELMAN | HUMAN INTEGRATION WITH NATURE
MATI GELMAN | HUMAN INTEGRATION WITH NATURE ” I have known what it is to be an outsider. A child of Hungary raised in a kibbutz in Israel, and later …
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International Competition | Florence BiennaleInterviews with PhotographersPhotographersPortrait Photography
FOTEINI ZAGLARA | “JE EST UNE AUTRE”
“My work is not just about creating beautiful images but also aims to spark conversations and provoke thought. I want my viewers to be captivated by my art, to feel …
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Fine Art PhotographyInternational Competition | Florence BiennaleInterviews with PhotographersMost Influential PhotographersPhotographersPortrait Photography
ELENA PARASKEVA | The Rich and Colorful World
The Rich and Colorful Worldof ELENA PARASKEVA “My journey into photography, specifically fine art, has been one of self-discovery and very much at odds with whom I initially set out …
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YANA SHPITSBERG | 2 Projects: “NAKED &” | AQUATIC
YANA SHPITSBERG | 2 Projects: “NAKED &” | AQUATIC “I am inspired by Wild Nature, which I see both in the outside world and our bodies. At the moment, I …
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KATERINA BELKINA | FOR ALL MANKIND
KATERINA BELKINA | FOR ALL MANKIND “I dream about space, about planets and universes. It is always about the future, romance, and excitement.Yet, at the same time, I am also …
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MIKA MORET | SEEKING
MIKA MORET | SEEKING “I started this ongoing project of self-portraits over ten years ago to discover myself as a person. Now I see photography as a means to understand …
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VICKY MARTIN | Exploring Femininity Through Fantasy
VICKY MARTIN | Exploring Femininity Through Fantasy Throughout Vicky’s photography, we are witnessing the exploration and her fascination with identity and the emotions evoked by scenarios based on both fantasy …
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ROGÉRIO VIEIRA | SOMOS TODOS ALVOS AQUI
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NICK UT | An Exclusive Interview With Pulitzer Prize Winner
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War on the Innocents | Mark Edward Harris, Zuma Press
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FRANCE LECLERC | The Mundari And their Treasured Cows
THE MUNDARI AND THEIR TREASURED COWSBy France Leclerc What probably stayed with me the most (besides the burning eyes and throat from the constant breathing of smoke and ashes) is …
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HOLLYWOODLANDBy Vicky Martin “Hollywoodland is a series of self-portrait photographs that convey both the aesthetics of the era and the deeper issues of gender that began to surface, particularly within …
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Ghost Villages | Traditions in TransitionBy Mick Stetson Pratima Gurung knows ten people who left her village to work overseas. Today, the young are no longer happy living traditional lifestyles; …
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SEEKINGBy Mika Moret “Now I see photography as a way to know different parts of me and explore my body. It helps me get in touch with a deeper level …
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Black HolesBy Julien Sunye In 2016 I passed through Verdun, France, to have a look at the battlefields of the First World War. That year, preparations were made to celebrate …
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AGA SZYDLIK | LESOTHO KINGDOM IN THE SKY
Lesotho Kingdom in the SkyBy Aga Szydlik The Lesotho Kingdom is an enclaved country in southern Africa and the only independent state in the world that lies entirely above 1,000 …
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Architectural PhotographyFine Art PhotographyPhotographers
PYGMALION KARATZAS | ‘ARCHITECTURAL MANDALAS’
‘ARCHITECTURAL MANDALAS’ | Photographic SeriesBy Pygmalion Karatzas ‘Architectural Mandalas’ is a series inspired by the traditional mandalas’ geometric configurations. The images have – as a staring point – an architectural …
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EMERGENCY SCENES | Color, Contrast & MotionBy Eric Kaltenmark “I use three words to describe my images: color, contrast, and motion. Color, contrast, and motion describe emergency scenes full of …
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BILJANA JURUKOVSKI | Culture Of The Mursi Tribe
Biljana JurukovskiCulture Of The Mursi Tribe Mursi, or Mursu or Mun as they refer to themselves, are a Nilotic pastoralist ethnic group in Ethiopia. Their territory of around 2,000 km2 …
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DIMITRIS YEROS |2 Series | A Lesbos Diary | Portraits
DIMITRIS YEROS | Eλληνικά – Δημήτρης Γέρος2Series | A Lesbos Diary | Portraits Dimitris Yeros (Eλληνικά – Δημήτρης Γέρος), was born in 1948, is a Greek artist-photographer considered to be …
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STEVE SCHAPIRO | In Memory Of Legendary Photojournalist
It is a great honor to publish an article dedicated to the legendary, prolific photographer Steve Schapiro, who died peacefully on January 15, 2022. “Don’t try to emulate those who …
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Cultural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyInterviews with PhotographersJosé JeulandMost Influential PhotographersPhotographersPortrait Photography
CHRISTOPHE MEIREIS | An Exclusive Interview
An Exclusive InterviewWith Christophe MeireisBy José Jeuland After several years of self-taught practice, Christophe Meireis took photo training, after which he launched himself as a freelance photographer. Co-founder of the …
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JENNIFER CARLOS | An Exclusive Interview
An Exclusive InterviewWith Jennifer CarlosBy José Jeuland 2Series: Daughters Of God & Refugees camp in the Paris area Daughters of God:The daily life of transgender communities in South India As …
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Documentary PhotographyMark Edward HarrisMost Influential PhotographersPhotographersSports Photography
MARK EDWARD HARRIS | PARALYMPIC WOMEN & THE POWER OF PERSEVERANCE
PARALYMPIC WOMEN & THE POWER OF PERSEVERANCEBy Mark Edward Harris/Zuma Press The word “power” can be used figurately or literally when applied to people.In the case of Paralympians, both are …
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HASAN IBRAHIM BELAL | WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN SYRIA
WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN SYRIABy Hasan Ibrahim Belal Many Syrians faced many problems after the war and lived with difficult situations, epically in winter. Rana is 30 years old from Daraa …
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Most Influential PhotographersNature PhotographyPhotographersThe Wild SideWildlife & Landscape Photography
MICHELLE VALBERG | MAGICAL YELLOWSTONE | NATIONAL PARK
MAGICAL YELLOWSTONE |NATIONAL PARKBy Michelle Valberg In Yellowstone, the mythical wonders surrounding you are unlike anything else.Established in 1872 and located primarily in Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park was America’s first …
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Harry Fisch | The Art of Disappearing
The Art of DisappearingBy Harry Fisch “There is, of course, a personal and direct involvement in the places that I later depict but(and) my artistic practice involves researching into historical …
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Jose Jeuland | Aging Singapore
Jose Jeuland | Aging Singapore | A Photography Exhibition “From performing opera to going on religious pilgrimages, I was fortunate to have been able to listen to all of their …
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Mark Edward Harris | From a Living Hell to Heaven on Earth
From a Living Hell to Heaven on Earth: The Inhumanity and Humanity of HumansBy Mark Edward Harris Visit Home for Life Sanctuary website: homeforlife.org In a remote area of western …
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BARBARA PEACOCK | AMERICAN BEDROOM | Reflections on the Nature of Life
AMERICAN BEDROOM Reflections on the Nature of LifeBY BARBARA PEACOCK “I am drawn to the quiet, magisterial beauty of people half lost in memory, with too much time on their …
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BRICE GELOT | The Dark Side Of The Street | An Exclusive Interview
An Exclusive Interview WithBRICE GELOT By Ariel SU “Nothing’s more interesting than reality. So from rough areas that never see tourists to poor neighborhoods where I can Find chaos, I …
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MEITAL DOR | “Zewdi” Zewdi’s mother, Emaneshe Kebede, was not at Zewdi’s side at her wedding ceremony. Zewdi and her mother had separated ten years ago in 2012, hoping that …
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Fashion PhotographyInterviews with PhotographersJosé JeulandPhotographers
Jean Baptiste Fort |An Exclusive Interview
An Exclusive Interview WithJean Baptiste FortBy José Jeuland Jean-Baptiste’s passion was born in Los Angeles when he was 19. Since then, he has developed an international career in Fashion and …
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The Lexash | Nigerian Fashion Photographer | An Exclusive Interview
An Exclusive Interview With The LexashBy Ariel SU Lex Ash, or in his known unique name ‘The Lexash,’ is an extraordinary Fashion & Beauty photographer and creative director based in …
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Lindsay Adler | An Exclusive Interview
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Matthew Jordan Smith | The Star behind the Lens | An Exclusive Interview
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TOM MUNRO | A LEGENDARY FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER | An Exclusive Interview
An Exclusive Interview WithA legendary fashion photographerTOM MUNROBy Dafna Navarro “Dealing with this success that kind of happened overnight was, as times, challenging, particularly for an introvert, because suddenly there …
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Steve McCurry | The Iconic Photographs | An Exclusive Interview
An Exclusive Interview WithOne of the most iconic voices in contemporary photography Steve McCurry By José Jeuland “There’s a contemplative or meditative quality to photography which I find to be …
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LILYAN ALOMA | Commuting
LILYAN ALOMA | COMMUTING “My life stretches out in front and trails behind me like railroad tracks. I am the train, its passenger, and the engineer. The way I have …
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JM SIMPSON I The Humanity of the Moment
JM SIMPSON l The Humanity of the Moment “Documentary photography is the art of telling a story through images.It involves creating a connection between the photograph’s subject and the viewer; …
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Angelika Kollin | An Exclusive Interview
An Exclusive Interview WithAngelika KollinBy Ariel SU3 Projects:You Are My Mother/FatherEveryday SaintsHold me till I go “Photography is a conduit that allows me to reveal the divine presence surrounding us, …
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Geoffrey Ansel Agrons | Hazardous Shorelines
Hazardous Shorelinesby Geoffrey Ansel Agrons “As a photographer preoccupied with transition and loss, I am drawn to the evolving land-water interface of this new era. This project explores coastal enclaves …
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Hila Ness | Romanian Gypsy Town
Romanian Gypsy TownBy Hila Ness “I photograph what I see through the lens, don’t judge or stage situations, and don’t change reality to fit specific agendas.” In this article, I …
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PLACESBy Jason Little “My goal is to create images that transcend the ordinary and reveal the extraordinary.Each image tells a story of raw emotion and untamed beauty, inviting contemplation and …
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Olivia Mazzola | La Danse des Lumières
Olivia Mazzola2 Projects: La Danse des LumièresThe Age of Flowers Olivia Mazzola explores beauty, femininity, and the poetry of human emotion through refined portraiture. Guided …
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EDUARDO ALMEIDA |2 Projects | The Mountains | Cencellada
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Taunus Foto Galerie is delighted to present: JEAN-MICHEL LENOIR | Evanescence
Taunus Foto Galerie is delighted to present:JEAN-MICHEL LENOIR | Evanescence “I don’t try to show a subject as it is, but to share what it expresses. It’s my way of …
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MICK STETSON | Reveries of Giverny
MICK STETSON | Reveries of Giverny “The roots for this series began a few years ago by experimenting with a new technique involving motion.In this series, the subjects are the …
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Cultural PhotographyMark Edward HarrisMixed PhotographyPhotographersPortrait PhotographyStreet PhotographyWildlife & Landscape Photography
War on the Innocents | Mark Edward Harris, Zuma Press
War on the InnocentsBy Mark Edward Harris, Zuma Press “Whether I’m working in North Korea, Iran, Iraq, or other countries in the international spotlight, my focus tends to be the …
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Most Influential PhotographersNature PhotographyPhotographersThe Wild SideWildlife & Landscape Photography
MICHELLE VALBERG | MAGICAL YELLOWSTONE | NATIONAL PARK
MAGICAL YELLOWSTONE |NATIONAL PARKBy Michelle Valberg In Yellowstone, the mythical wonders surrounding you are unlike anything else.Established in 1872 and located primarily in Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park was America’s first …
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Mark Edward Harris | The Seventh Continent
Mark Edward Harris | The Seventh Continent “I’m known to many in the photography world as a fearless explorer, having worked in some of the most off-the-beaten-path areas around the …