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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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Cultural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyJosé JeulandPhotographers
José Jeuland | The Blue City Jodhpur
The Blue City Jodhpur By José Jeuland Jodhpur is the second-largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan and gained its popularity as a favorite destination among international tourists. The …
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Documentary PhotographyMark Edward HarrisMost Influential PhotographersNature PhotographyPhotographersSeascapes PhotographyThe Wild SideWildlife & Landscape Photography
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 …
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Cultural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyMost Influential PhotographersPhotographersThe Wild SideWildlife & Landscape Photography
AMI VITALE | RHINO NAMED SUDAN
AMI VITALE | RHINO NAMED SUDAN “What has slowly emerged for me as a journalist covering conflict after conflict for over a decade is a conviction that these stories about …
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Black & White PhotographyPhotographersPortrait PhotographyStreet Photography
REBECCA ROTHEY | SMALL INTIMATE MOMENTS
REBECCA ROTHEY | SMALL INTIMATE MOMENTS “Photography offers me the opportunity to be in the world while I also floating outside it.When I am immersed in making candid photographs, I …
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CARLOS PAZ-BORDONE | PORTRAIT OF AN IMMIGRANT
CARLOS PAZ-BORDONE | PORTRAIT OF AN IMMIGRANT A few years ago, Julia Wong, a Peruvian of Chinese origin, writer, poet, and cultural promoter, invited me to participate in her project …
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Black & White PhotographyFashion PhotographyFine Art PhotographyPhotographersPortrait Photography
LISA POWERS | HOLLYWOOD | A GENTLE, SEDUCTIVE VOICE
LISA POWERS | HOLLYWOOD | A GENTLE, SEDUCTIVE VOICE “I am entirely self-taught in photography, and I continue learning. I think it’s precisely because I’m self-taught that I fearlessly embraced …
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Black & White PhotographyCultural PhotographyPhotographersPortrait Photography
JOE BUERGI | Haunting Portraits
JOE BUERGI | Haunting Portraits “The “Haunting Portraits” series focuses on the hard workers of Bangladesh. They work either in the docks, shipyards, or as laborers in the brick factories …
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Black & White PhotographyCultural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyFine Art PhotographyInterviews with PhotographersPhotographersPortrait PhotographyThe Wild Side
QUIM FÀBREGAS | AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Humanitarian Stories Spanish award-winning international photographer Quim Fàbregas shoots hypnotizing photos that associate us with his figures’ lives and rich stories.Quim Fàbregas has been studying photography through participation in courses …
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JAMIE JOHNSON | Irish Travelers
Jamie Johnson | Irish Travelers I have spent my entire career photographing children all over the world. For the last several years, I have focused my eyes on the “Irish …
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About PhotographyBlack & White PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyFine Art PhotographyMark Edward HarrisMost Influential PhotographersPhotographersPortrait Photography
Mark Edward Harris | THE CAMERA’S EYE
Mark Edward Harris | THE CAMERA’S EYE I have had the incredibly good fortune to learn photography and life lessons from many of the most influential photographers in the history …
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Black & White PhotographyFine Art PhotographyInterviews with PhotographersJosé JeulandMost Influential PhotographersPortrait Photography
Manfred Baumann | An Exclusive Interview
“My grandfather had won many photo competitions; he dealt with artistic b/w photography. We grew up in the mountains of Austria, and his work later reminded me a lot of …
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JP TERLIZZI | THE GOOD DISHES The Good Dishes integrates memory, legacy, and metaphor with my response to loss. As I witness an early generation of family members pass, my …
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Cultural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyPhotographers
HOLGER HOFFMANN | Ugolnye Kopi | A Post-Soviet Ghost Town in Chukotka
Ugolnye Kopi is located east of Anadyr, the administrative center of Chukotka, on the opposite side of the Anadyr River. It was founded as a mining town and later also …
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Cultural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyPhotographers
HOLGER HOFFMANN | The Dolgan Reindeer Nomads
HOLGER HOFFMANN | The Dolgan Reindeer Nomads The Dolgan reindeer nomads live at the estuary of the Chatanga River on the Taimyr Peninsula in the far north of Siberia. Despite …
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Cultural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyPhotographersThe Wild Side
AUDE OSNOWYCZ | UKRAINE | A YOUTH BETWEEN WAR AND PEACE
AUDE OSNOWYCZ | UKRAINE | A YOUTH BETWEEN WAR AND PEACE Published in Lens Magazine Issue #85. October 2021 Ukraine is in the throes of an endless conflict between the …
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AUDE OSNOWYCZWomen fighters in Syria WOMEN FIGHTERS IN SYRIA The Kurdish people, known for their independence demands, have particularly distinguished themselves in the fight against Daesh. The capture of Raqqa …
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Fine Art PhotographyInterviews with PhotographersMost Influential PhotographersPhotographersPortrait Photography
KATERINA BELKINA | AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITHKATERINA BELKINABY ARIEL SU ” It has always been fascinating to explore the psychology of people’s relationships with each other and with the outside world, to give …
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Motion in PhotographyPhotographersSports PhotographyThe Wild Side
BEE TROFORT-WILSON | “Success doesn’t come from your comfort zone”
BEE TROFORT-WILSON | “Success doesn’t come from your comfort zone” “Ready to return to the ring!”I had a great time photographing professional boxer DeMichael Harris aka Trigga Man.For these images, …
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AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITHKEVIN RIVOLI Kevin Rivoli is a photojournalist whose work is published daily in newspapers and magazines across the country.In 1987 Rivoli decided to pursue photojournalism. He taught …
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Catalin CroitoruCommercial PhotographyFine Art PhotographyInterviews with PhotographersMost Influential PhotographersMotion in PhotographyPhotographersSports PhotographyThe Wild Side
TIM TADDER | An Exclusive Interview
An Exclusive Interview WithTIM TADDERBY CATALIN CROITORU “Quite frankly, it wasn’t my goal to be the best advertising photographer in the world; my goal was to create great art that …
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SAYED HABIB BIDEL Buzkashi | Afghanistan’s traditional sport “Interestingly, this whole set was taken with the Sigma 85mm f.14 Art lens, and I had set the camera settings completely to …
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Michelle VanTine has been a full-time photographer since 2008, working all over the US and in the UK. The main focus of her work is creating scroll-stopping images for amazing …
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Fine Art PhotographyMark Edward HarrisMost Influential PhotographersPhotographersSports Photography
MARK EDWARD HARRIS | THE MIRACLE GAMES
MARK EDWARD HARRIS | THE MIRACLE GAMES The Games of the XXXII Olympiad were historic even before tennis star Naomi Osaka lit the flame in the cauldron with her relay …
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FABIANA CICATIELLO | Magical Portraits | My Little Piece Of Paradise
FABIANA CICATIELLO Magical Portraits | My Little Piece Of Paradise “I get inspired by my surroundings and the people I know by my life experiences.The lockdown was a tough experience …
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GEOFFREY ANSEL AGRONS
GEOFFREY ANSEL AGRONS Portraiture’s Power to Penetrate the Human Soul “I was well into my career as a pediatric diagnostic radiologist when a peculiar realization dawned. In the mid-1990s, my …
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Fashion PhotographyInterviews with PhotographersJosé JeulandPhotographersPortrait Photography
DIONNE LEOW | An Exclusive Interview
An Exclusive Interview WithDIONNE LEOWBy José Jeuland Fashion Portraits Born and bred in Singapore, Dionne is a Fashion Photographer turned into a Creative lead.Graduated from LASALLE College of Arts in …
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I’m a Graphic Designer who happens to take photos. Over 25 years as an Art Director makesa difference in my work. Of course, you can learn technical skills as a …
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“As a documentary and travel photographer, I enjoy the best of both worlds. I love documenting and learning about different cultures, all while traveling the globe. I am in search …
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THOMAS DELLERT | also known as Tommy Dollar (a name given to him by Andy Warhol) Photographer, Singer & Songwriter, Director, Actor, Poet, Painter, Film Maker, Fashion Designer, Cabaret Performer, …
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ROGÉRIO VIEIRA | We are all targets here
ROGÉRIO VIEIRA | We are all targets hereSomos todos alvos aqui “Somos todos alvos aqui”* (We are all targets here) is a crude and candid portrait project that comes with …
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About PhotographyInterviews with PhotographersJosé JeulandPhotography News
JOSÉ JEULAND – COCO CREATIVE STUDIO | SINGAPORE | AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
In the heart of Singapore, with breathtaking views and vast photography space, you will find one of the largest photography production studios, a new establishment by no other than José …
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EMILIO BARRIONUEV | NOMADS | THE HUMAN ESSENCE
NOMADS | THE HUMAN ESSENCEBY EMILIO BARRIONUEV “I am a self-taught photographer. Dramatic and emotional portraits are my specialty. I gained experience in photography in the past few years by …
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Fine Art PhotographyInterviews with PhotographersJosé JeulandMost Influential PhotographersPhotographersPortrait Photography
Gemmy Woud-Binnendijk | An Exclusive Interview
An Exclusive Interview WithGemmy Woud-BinnendijkBy José Jeuland Gemmy Woud-Binnendijk is a Dutch fine-art photographer. Her work is inspired by Old Master painters. Learning about art history from a young age, …
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Black & White PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyNature PhotographyPhotographersWildlife & Landscape Photography
SCOTT PROBST | Experiencing Island in Black & White
SCOTT PROBST | Experiencing Island in Black & White Scott Probst, Born in Sydney, Australia. “As I grew up, my family lived in several locations in the country of New …
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Fine Art PhotographyMixed PhotographyPhotographersThe Wild Side
CHARLI SAVAGE | My Magical World, And The Battle With Everyday Reality.
CHARLI SAVAGE | My Magical World, And The Battle With Everyday Reality. “I purchased my first camera in June 2018 and put myself straight into manual mode. Next, I taught …
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Black & White PhotographyCultural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyPhotographersStreet Photography
CANDY LOPESINO | THE IBERIAN
CANDY LOPESINO | THE IBERIAN The Iberian Peninsula is a geographical concept formed by Spain and Portugal, two geographically united countries but separately by an invisible border.‘THE IBERIANS’, the essay …
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WENDI SCHNEIDER | States Of Grace | The Patina Collection
WENDI SCHNEIDER | States Of Grace | The Patina Collection ” I’m driven by a search for grace and the elusive glow of flow of the creative process; when the …
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Mixed PhotographyNature PhotographyPhotographersSeascapes Photography
PYGMALION KARATZAS | TYPHOON PROJECT
TYPHOON PROJECTBY BY ARCHITECT & PHOTOGRAPHER PYGMALION KARATZAS “The Typhoon is the only vessel in the Mediterranean with the sole purpose to clean up the most inaccessible Greek coastlines, which …
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Fine Art PhotographyMixed PhotographyNature PhotographyNight & Night life PhotographyPhotographers
KASRA KARIMI | DEEP INTO SPACE
KASRA KARIMI | DEEP INTO SPACE ” In this series of deep space photography (known as Astrophotography), I took all images with a telescope, camera, and sky tracker. Thanks to …
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Cultural PhotographyPhotographersStreet PhotographyUrban Photography
MICHAEL CHINNICI | VANISHING CUBA
A stunning collection of over 270 photographs and stories highlighting Michael’s 24 trips to Cuba. NEW PHOTOGRAPHY BOOKBY MICHAEL CHINNICI‘ VANISHING CUBA’ VANISHING CUBA is a visual storytelling project by …
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EDUARDO ALMEIDA |2 Projects | The Mountains | Cencellada
2 Projects | The Mountains | CencelladaBY EDUARDO ALMEIDA “The Gods Kingdom Up there, beyond the clouds, where the world of men reaches its limit, the mountain rips the sky.Up …
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Mark Edward Harris Presents: Into the Archives
Mark Edward Harris: Into the Archives In everyone’s career, there are pivotal moments that redirect its trajectory.I remember mine. Soon after The Merv Griffin Show went off the air in …
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Black & White PhotographyCultural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyInterviews with PhotographersJosé JeulandMost Influential PhotographersPhotographers
NICK UT | An Exclusive Interview With Pulitzer Prize Winner
An Exclusive Interview With Legendary PhotographerNICK UT | A Special interview By José Jeuland, at the Leica’s Celebration of Photography exhibition, Singapore. NICK UT | AN INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED PHOTOGRAPHERWINNER OF …
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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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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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Black & White PhotographyCultural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyMost Influential PhotographersPhotographersPortrait PhotographyStreet Photography
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 …
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY
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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SARA VICTORIA SANDBERG | “What if?” “Being an artist means for me bringing one’s artistic vision into everyday life. It means harnessing the moments of inspiration and creativity but also …
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LAURIE FREITAG | ‘IN THE GARDEN AT CHISLEHURST’
LAURIE FREITAG | ‘IN THE GARDEN AT CHISLEHURST’ “This work, ‘In the Garden at Chislehurst’, is my navigation through 2020. My day job is as a nanny & by entering …
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Black & White PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyNature PhotographyPhotographersWildlife & Landscape Photography
SCOTT PROBST | Experiencing Island in Black & White
SCOTT PROBST | Experiencing Island in Black & White Scott Probst, Born in Sydney, Australia. “As I grew up, my family lived in several locations in the country of New …
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Fine Art PhotographyMixed PhotographyNature PhotographyPhotographersWildlife & Landscape Photography
WENDI SCHNEIDER | States Of Grace | The Patina Collection
WENDI SCHNEIDER | States Of Grace | The Patina Collection ” I’m driven by a search for grace and the elusive glow of flow of the creative process; when the …
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Mixed PhotographyNature PhotographyPhotographersSeascapes Photography
PYGMALION KARATZAS | TYPHOON PROJECT
TYPHOON PROJECTBY BY ARCHITECT & PHOTOGRAPHER PYGMALION KARATZAS “The Typhoon is the only vessel in the Mediterranean with the sole purpose to clean up the most inaccessible Greek coastlines, which …
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Fine Art PhotographyMixed PhotographyNature PhotographyNight & Night life PhotographyPhotographers
KASRA KARIMI | DEEP INTO SPACE
KASRA KARIMI | DEEP INTO SPACE ” In this series of deep space photography (known as Astrophotography), I took all images with a telescope, camera, and sky tracker. Thanks to …