Over the years, dozens of photographers have won the Feature Shoot Emerging Photography Awards, and their success stories serve to remind us why we host them. From gallery exhibitions to commissions, magazine features, and community support, it’s so gratifying to hear how we’ve helped emerging photographers gain opportunities and wider exposure for their work. We hope you will find these stories equally inspiring. And remember, thanks to our generous sponsors, MBP, everyone can enter the Feature Shoot Emerging Photography Awards for free this year. Submissions are open through August 5, 2024 ..read more

They Took My Sister ©John E. Dowell John E. Dowell’s hauntingly beautiful series, Paths to Freedom, originated from a dream featuring his long-departed grandmother and her tales of cotton fields. The dreams were so powerful that it encouraged him to seek out the cotton fields firsthand. In the deep South, in the dead of night, Dowell envisioned the harrowing journey of his enslaved ancestors. Through his photography, he explores their courage, wisdom, and pursuit of freedom amidst the darkness. His images, currently on view at The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit ..read more

A hand grip camera strap offers a host of advantages that cater to photographers serious about getting the shot. In the fast-paced realms of action, outdoor, and street photography, timing is everything. Whether you’re a sports photographer, immersing yourself in the beauty of nature, or capturing the raw essence of urban life, a hand grip camera strap will enhance your ability to time the perfect shot as it’s a game-changing accessory that empowers photographers to react instantly and capture fleeting moments with unparalleled speed and precision. Unlike traditional camera straps, hand grip ..read more

Oliver Raschka studied and holds a doctorate in the field of behavioral economics. This helps him to capture the dynamics and specifics of social relationships in his photography. For many years, the photographic autodidact has been dealing with the subject of family and the search for his own identity in documentary format. He lives with his family in Stuttgart (Germany). His second book Tween was published in 2023 via BUMMBUMM Books. Tell me about this project and your process of curating this “archive work”. As you’re going through your archive, what are you looking for? What questions do ..read more

Chavalos is slang for youngsters, we exchanged the o for an x to make the word gender inclusive. This is my cousin’s friend floating away after smoking a joint. My conversations with them deeply motivated this project. Alejandra Aragon, 2021 The “Chavalxs” project, spearheaded by artist Alejandra Aragón from Ciudad Juárez, Mexico teaches photography to 25 youths in areas like Gómez Farías and Guadalupe. The project offers an authentic view of life across the border, away from racism and xenophobia. These workshops have enabled participants to address and reshape misconceptions about their comm ..read more

Sony A7 III, MPB used cameras Selling your old camera gear (and hopefully upgrading to something better) is the perfect way to give your photography practice a refresh. MPB—the world’s largest platform for buying and selling used photo and video gear—will pay you for the camera bodies you don’t use anymore and help you find your next camera for a fraction of the cost of buying new. Spring cleaning has never been easier, more sustainable, or more affordable.  Here’s how it works: Get a free instant quote online. Pack up your gear, and get free, insured shipping. MPB inspects your gear for ..read more

Feature Shoot first profiled “lost & found” back in 2017. The project completely captivated me back then, and seven years later, it still resonates strongly. Photographer Michael Joseph says, “Travellers are some of the most intelligent, kind people I have met who are raw and open. I think anyone can learn a lot from how they live and their experiences.” After spending over a decade working on this project, Jospeh has now published this work as a photo book with German publisher Kehrer Verlag. Freddie You’ve been working on this series for over a decade. Why is now a good time for a photo ..read more

the fear of letting go, 2023 ©Clifford Prince King; STARS Gallery, Los Angeles: and Gordon Robichaux, New York. Photo: Nick Knight, Courtesy of Public Art Fund, NY. Photographer Clifford Prince King’s photographs, presented by the Public Art Fund and installed in hundreds of JCDecaux bus shelters and newsstands in NYC and Chicago, have yielded something incredible. King’s portraits from his photo diary, capturing vulnerability and warmth during his summer 2023 travels and artist residencies, provide a brilliant contrast with the coldness of New York City at the moment. There is a lot going on ..read more

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Cam Kirk ©Cam KirkLuh Tyler ©Cam Kirk It’s rare to see a photographer mentoring and creating opportunities for their contemporaries and even more rare for them to do it on a large scale. Atlanta-based photographer, entrepreneur, and community builder Cam Kirk could be highly successful just doing his own thing, shooting for brands such as Coca-Cola, Nike, Airbnb, American Express, NBA, and Puma, and taking portraits of hip hop artists (from Megan Thee Stallion to “young icon” Luh Tyler). But Kirk is doing it differently. Authentically. Successfully. And at scale. Kirk is doing so much that it ..read more