Last time we shared the work of Kyiv-based cinematographer Sergi Mykhalchuk, it was an introduction to the scenes of war that he was capturing in his city. Despite the dangers of photographing the frontlines and developments in Ukraine, he continues to do so not only in Kyiv, but in the neighboring cities
While we watch the Russian invasion of Ukraine from afar, companies in the photography space are going the extra mile for humanitarian aid efforts in Ukraine. Fujifilm Fujifilm is donating $2 million to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and neighboring countries engaged in aiding refugees. The company will donate a
In order to further support the Ukrainian people during this time of hardship, we have decided to block the country of Russia from accessing Photofocus.com until further notice. We are doing this to make it clear that the Russian invasion is not acceptable, and to stand up for our friends
When the Ukraine was invaded by Russia on Feb. 24, 2022, our hearts sank. The team at Photofocus has made friends and colleagues over the years with several people and companies in Ukraine. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this unthinkable act. It’s impossible to fully understand the
Photos are known for their stories and ability to spark emotions. Every photo has a story behind it. Whether that is a calm sunny day or a battlefield full of bloodshed after a war. Many things leave us baffled after we know the dark truth behind them. The best example
A little over year ago, I stumbled across an amazing image on Facebook that someone was passing off as a production still from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”. Knowing how closely J.J. Abrams protects his mystery box, I was dubious and started digging. That search lead me to Matthew Callahan
Dickey Chapelle was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She went on to study at MIT, but left to work at a local airfield. Eventually she relocated to New York and began working as a photographer for Trans World Airlines. While her credentials were a bit thin, her willpower was not. She
