The Best Documentary Photography Portfolio Examples of 2022
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February 8, 2022
James Barkman
Theme used: Horizon LeftJames Barkman is a photographer who draws much of his inspiration from the mountains and the sea. No stranger to the open road, his work, travels, and expeditions have taken him from the Arctic Circle to Afghanistan. His passion for honest storytelling and drive for genuine adventure has led him to work with a diverse and unique range of clients. A climber, motorcycle enthusiast, and writer, James is based on the Central Coast of California.
https://james-barkman.format.comAmr Alfiky
Theme used: SunAmr Alfiky is an Egyptian award-winning documentary photographer and filmmaker based in New York City. He studied medicine at Alexandria University in Egypt and assisted as a field medic during the 2011 Egyptian revolution. Shortly afterwards he began photographing and in 2013 Amr co-founded one of the prominent visual arts studios - Janaklees for Visual Arts, in Egypt.
https://amr-alfiqy.format.comAaron Cohen
Theme used: SkylineAs a native New Yorker Aaron had the privilege of being exposed to artist from all walks of life, from graffiti to Neoclassicism and everything in between. These interactions had a profound impact on him and led him, in his own right to become a multi disciplined artist. Aaron is an accomplished musician, sound designer, photographer, painter and programmer.
https://aaron-nyc.format.comEmile Holba
Theme used: MediumEmile Holba is a portraiture and documentary photographer working with a range of clients from non-profit organizations through to commercial enterprise, and available for commissions worldwide. He has published two books – Generation Geilo: Portrait of a Community & We Teach Music, and a winner of British Journal of Photography 'Portrait of Britain' 2019 Winner.
https://emile-holba.format.comRaghav Goswamy
Theme used: MeridianRaghav Goswamy is a photographer based out of India. His work is largely based on personal experiences and is honest to how he feels and tries to understand the space around him and the emotions that come with it.
https://raghav-goswamy.format.comAlex Colley
Theme used: Horizon LeftAlex is a photographer from the UK. The foundations of his work lies in personal narratives exploring his family and the past. His work is often research focused and linked to conceptual ideas from various critical thinkers and philosophers.
https://alexcolley.format.comPolly Rusyn
Theme used: ObscuraPolly Rusyn is a London-based freelance photographer, mainly shooting portraits and reportage. She is also a street photography teacher. Her work has been exhibited and published internationally, including in Nat Geo Traveller magazine (2019). Polly was a finalist at Miami Street Photography Festival (2018) and PhoS Festival in Sofia (2019) and her work was featured as part of the launch campaign for the Sony WPA (2019).
https://pollyrusyn.format.comTobias Nicolai
Theme used: FabricTobias Nicolai (b.1987) is a danish documentary photographer currently based in Aarhus, Denmark. He holds a BA in photojournalism from the Danish School of Media and Journalism and a BA in media studies from Aarhus University Apart from working on long term personal projects, he does commissioned reportage and portraits for a variety of clients.
https://tobiasnicolai.format.comGregory Bojorquez
Theme used: FrameGregory Bojorquez was born in Los Angeles in 1972. He started photographing in his teens, and set about documenting the subjects and stories that interested him personally. The intimate images he captured in East L.A. were not the product of structured photo sessions or assignments; They were shot from the perspective of a young man hanging out with friends and neighbors.
http://gregorybojorquez.format.comMano Svanidze
Theme used: OffsetMano Svanidze is a Georgian photographer currently based in Tbilisi. In 2009, she discovered her interest in photography. Mano is a member and co-founder of Georgian Photo Collective - 90’x Collective. Her work has been published and exhibited worldwide.
https://manosvanidze.format.comDebbie Naylor
Theme used: Horizon LeftDebbie Naylor is a documentary photographer and lecturer with over twenty years of experience in practicing, sharing, and developing design and photographic practice across both the creative industries and education sector. Sitting within the editorial and documentary genre, Naylor's practice explores concepts of identity and mental health as well as hegemony within a current contemporary landscape. Recently completed a MA in Documentary Photography at the University of Westminster, London
https://debbie-naylor.format.comEbti Nabag
Theme used: HorizonEbti Nabag is a visual artist who works with photography, video, and installation. She is a digital and analog photography instructor. She teams up with galleries and community centers to develop art programs that provide opportunities for creative self-expression and aid in the development of identity. Her work is motivated by stories from the average human and hopes her documentations serve as bridges between people and communities.
https://ebti-nabag.format.comMarissa Leshnov
Theme used: PointMarissa Leshnov is a portrait and documentary photographer based in Oakland, California. Her images explore identity and belonging in the contexts of social, political, and cultural issues. She frequently contributes to The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, and The Guardian.
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