Exploring & Celebrating Photography


Editors Picks • Documentary

Street Photography Award

Following last month's Street Photography Award—our editorial team is proud to spotlight a selection of standout entries that narrowly missed the final round.

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Jean-Flavien Piquemal
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2026 Color Photo AWARD
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18

Hours

52

Minutes

32

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Book Review • Landscape

Mark Ruwedel – The Western Edge

MACK presents The Western Edge, the second volume in Mark Ruwedel’s long-term photographic examination of Los Angeles and its shifting ecologies.

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Profile • Portrait

Laura Pannack

Judge of our 2026 Visual Story Award (currently open for entries), London-based photographer Laura Pannack is known for portraits shaped by patience, sensitivity, and a masterful understanding of light. Often focused on young people, her images carry a quiet intensity, inviting the viewer into moments of trust, vulnerability, and presence.

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