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Photography

Photography is the practice of creating images by recording light. It is an important tool for documentation and journalism, but also an influential medium for fine art.

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BdW Global Ideas Bild der Woche KW 09/2016 Marseille Ausstellung Plastikmüll

What a mess!

March 4, 2016
Photo of the Altengrabow Soviet training grounds, 2004, Copyright: Martin Roemers

'A Disneyland of the Cold War'

There's no culture of commemoration for the Cold War, but photographer Martin Roemers has created a visual memorial.
March 2, 2016
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Piero Biasion in Milan

The fashion photographer has been a regular guest at fashion shows for decades.
CultureFebruary 28, 201604:16 min
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One woman in many different guises

Czech photographer Dita Pepe imagines herself in many different roles.
February 26, 2016
Wolfgang Tillmans: Domestic Scene, Remscheid, 1991 C-print Courtesy Galerie Buchholz, Berlin/Köln

How portrait photography can rock your reality

Parallel photo exhibitions in Germany show how portraits can open our eyes to another reality, writes Courtney Tenz.
February 24, 2016
Ausstellung Mit anderen Augen – Das Porträt in der zeitgenössischen Fotografie

Seeing the portrait with different eyes

The portrait inhabits a uniquely important position in the art world as it reflects society unlike any other genre.
February 24, 201613 images
Syrien Hochzeit in Homs

Syrian couple shows the world love can win everything

Syrian couple shows love can overcome it all
February 15, 201610 images
Portrait Nick Knight Fotograf Vogue

The most famous Vogue photographers

These top fashion photographers made models' careers - and all became famous through "Vogue" magazine.
LifestyleFebruary 12, 201610 images
BdW Global Ideas Bild der Woche KW 06/2016 England toter Pottwal

Big mystery

February 11, 2016
Buchcover Cover: Chien-Chi Chang

Transit in black and white

Award-winning photographer Chien-Chi Chang documents life between departure and arrival.
February 8, 2016
Passengers on a train in India

Indian teenager killed in selfie accident

The incident was the lastest in a string of selfie-related deaths in India.
February 1, 2016

Reflections of a window washer

Lars Nickel is a Berlin photographer and window washer who's combined the two professions.
LifestyleJanuary 31, 201604:25 min

A bird's eye view of Berlin

Photographer Robert Grahn specializes in aerial shots of the German capital.
LifestyleJanuary 10, 201604:45 min
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A bird’s eye view of Berlin

Aerial photographer Robert Grahn shows Berlin from a unique perspective.
LifestyleJanuary 8, 201603:57 min
BdW Global Ideas Bild der Woche KW 01/2016 Fischfang und Kanalreinigung Paris

#POTW Fish in a barrel

January 6, 2016
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#germangemütlichkeit on Instagram

Instagram users are trying to tell stories about a Germany far away from tourist hotspots.
December 24, 2015

Modernizing Jules Vernes

Photographer Christian Tagliavini creates slick images inspired by the fantasy worlds of the 19th century French writer.
LifestyleDecember 20, 201504:19 min
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@dwnews - Radical Pirelli calendar

December 1, 201502:49 min
A photo by Lela Ahmadzai of a woman in Afghanistan playing soccer, for her photo series "A WOMAN'S GOAL", Copyright: Lela Ahmadzai

How to be a photographer in Afghanistan

German-Afghan photographer Lela Ahmadzai tells DW how she's molding a new image of Afghanistan.
December 1, 2015
Touristen mit Selfie-Stick in London

When do 'selfies' cross the line?

Controversial self-portraits taken in front of an explosion in New York City go viral
December 1, 2015
Niederlande Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Copyright: Heiko Wolfraum +++(c) dpa - Report+++

Replace your smartphone with a pencil and a sketchbook

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam now encourages visitors to draw their works of art - instead of just taking a picture.
November 27, 2015
Paris after the attacks, Copyright: Maurice Weiss/OSTKREUZ

The essence of mourning: Photos of Paris after the attacks

Paris mourns its victims. These photos by members of the agency OSTKREUZ capture the essence of the people's shock.
November 27, 2015
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Mourning in Paris: Capturing the shock in photography

Two photographers of the renowned agency OSTKREUZ captured the essence of the initial shock in Paris after the attacks.
November 27, 20158 images
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A picture of climate change

Take part in our photo challenge and show us what climate change looks like to you.
November 16, 2015
Berliner C/O Galerie Retrospektive Anton Corbijn, Copyright: picture-alliance/dpa/J. Carstensen

Capturing the icons of music: Anton Corbijn

The Berlin gallery C/O presents a retrospective of the work of the Dutch music photographer and filmmaker Anton Corbijn.
November 6, 2015
Coldplay at the MTV European Music Awards 2011

The man who portrayed music's best: Anton Corbijn

A retrospective in Berlin celebrates the Dutch music photographer and filmmaker.
CultureNovember 6, 20159 images
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Getting Airborne: The drone photographer

German photographer uses a drone camera to take pictures of famous monuments.
CultureNovember 6, 201504:44 min
Lead Awards, Copyright: Olivier Jobard

11 outstanding photos of the Lead Awards 2015

Germany's Lead Awards honor outstanding media work - including photography.
October 30, 2015
Lead Award 2015 Roberto Schmidt AUSSCHNITT EINSCHRÄNKUNG

11 outstanding photos nominated for the Lead Awards

Germany's Lead Awards honor outstanding media work, including photography. The photos nominated are truly world class.
October 30, 201511 images
A pitcture to symbolise the gay rights struggle in Russia.

Inside Europe: the picture that paints 1000 words

Charles Maynes reports on the subjects of the winner of a World Press Photo Award and gy rights in Russia.
PoliticsOctober 15, 201507:25 min
Bildergalerie Wildnis Fotografie wildlife photography of the year 2015

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2015 awards

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2015
October 14, 20159 images
Women dressed up as Playboy "Bunnies" standing around a Playboy symbol on the ground in a hotel. (Photo: Kin Cheung, File/AP/dapd)

German Playboy Bunny

The US Playboy has announced that it'll stop printing nude photos. Germany is a different animal.
October 13, 2015
"Rückblick" by Andreas Gursky, Copyright: DW/H.Mund

World's most expensive photographer gives solo exhibition

Andreas Gursky comments on capitalism and globalization in his trademark large-format photographic artworks.
October 6, 2015
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The master of photo art: Andreas Gursky

His photo art draws exorbitant sums and comments on society. Andreas Gursky now has a solo exhibition in Germany.
CultureOctober 6, 201510 images

Architecture on Instagram

These Instagram users take pictures of buildings - and they're wildly successsful.
CultureOctober 4, 201504:48 min

Under the waves with Gaby

Gaby Fey specializes in underwater photography, shot in her own swimming pool in France.
CultureSeptember 13, 201504:20 min

Behind the scenes of the EU

Instagramers show a different view of the European Parliament
September 9, 2015
1973 napalm attack in Vietnam, AP Photo/Nick Ut

Images that have moved the world

The photo of a dead Syrian boy is now a symbol for Europe's refugee crisis. Here are more images that moved the world.
September 3, 2015
Fotograf Steve McCurry

8 photos that shook the world

Here are eight iconic photos which became symbols of world politics.
CultureSeptember 3, 20157 images

X-ray art

Photographer Max de Esteban makes the inner workings of technical devices visible.
LifestyleSeptember 1, 201504:30 min
Man RayÄs "Le Violon d'Ingres", Copyright: Getty Images/AFP/B. Sax

Erotic photos without a camera

Man Ray dared to sexualize his unique mix of art and photography. The artist would've turned 125 on August 27.
August 27, 2015
Rudi Meisel's 1980 photo of a woman touching a tank, Copyright: Rudi Meisel

East meets West in Rudi Meisel's Cold War photos

From grey industry to playing children, Rudi Meisel's unique photos reveal how similar East and West Germany were.
August 24, 2015
Ausstellung Rudi Meisel Landsleute C/O Berlin EINSCHRÄNKUNG

Juxtaposing East and West Germany in photos

In Rudi Meisel's historic photos, East Germany and West Germany look the same - even in the middle of the Cold War.
HistoryAugust 24, 20156 images
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Euromaxx - Highlights of the Week

Today on Euromaxx Highlights: British Photographer Tim Flach and his intriguing animal close-ups, young European fashion designers and their innovative wearable technology, and a cruise along the romantic Middle Rhine Valley.
LifestyleAugust 23, 201526:03 min
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The animal in us all

These amazing animal photos almost make them look human.
LifestyleAugust 23, 201504:43 min

How to take a picture of a yacht

Ulf Sommerwerck photographs yachts for large companies and magazines, usually from the prow of a rubber dinghy.
CultureAugust 15, 201503:03 min
Opening concert of the 2015 Edinburgh International Festival, Copyright: Alex Aitchison

Edinburgh Festival through the lense

But the official photographer has the most stressful job in Edinburgh. He took DW behind the scenes.
August 11, 2015
Michael Ballhaus, Copyright: Ralf Hirschberger/dpa

Michael Ballhaus turns 80

The legendary cinematographer has worked with directors such as Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Martin Scorsese.
August 4, 2015
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EyeEm photo mission

Love nature and photography? Take part in our EyeEm photo challenge and get published on Global Ideas.
July 13, 2015
Museum Schwerin Ausstellung Kaleidoskop der Moderne EINSCHRÄNKUNG

Intimate portraits: Eddy Novarro and the modernist masters

In lieu of payment, photographer Eddy Novarro received many artworks from his famous clients - now on show in Schwerin.
July 13, 201512 images