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08/10/2025

Êzîdxan. Belief, tradition, threat: a photographic look at the Yazidi faith – the result of a long-term project extending over twelve years.

Belief, tradition, threat: a photographic look at the Yazidi faith – the result of a long-term project extending over twelve years.

30/09/2025

To outsiders, much of rural life in the north-western United States may seem strange. After all, there is often a world of difference between the romanticised idea of the Wild West and the reality of people’s lives. Find out the story behind the cover photo (taken by Matthew Hayes ) of our latest issue 7.2025 in our newest .

To outsiders, much of rural life in the north-western United States may seem strange. After all, there is often a world of difference between the romanticised idea of the Wild West and the reality of people’s lives.

29/09/2025

LFI 7.2025 is out now! The issue includes:

Moisés Levy : Shadows and Shapes. Strong contrasts and unusual perspectives define the pictures by the Mexican photographer, whose favourite thing is to wander on the beach 

Hüsamettin Bahçe : Hewraman. In a region along the border between Iraq and Iran, the Kurdish photographer took an in-depth look into the relationship between the people and the landscape 

Matthew Hayes : Lost on Route 93. With dense, atmospheric shots, the photographer offers insight into the rural north-west of the USA, not far from Highway 93 

Elena Chernyshova .chernyshova.photography: Between Appearance and Reality. With her Tour to Kimocracy series, the Russian-French documentary photographer explores moments in front of and behind the scenes in North Korea 

The Family of Migrants: LFI Special. Inspired by the legendary The Family of Man exhibition of 1955, the Fenix in Rotterdam spotlights one of the most pressing issues of our time 

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26/09/2025

[LFI+] The keen eyes of our LFI Gallery photographers have captured intimate and emotional encounters. See more in our newest .

The keen eyes of our LFI Gallery photographers have captured intimate and emotional encounters.

25/09/2025

Our newest PICTURE OF THE WEEK is called 'Girl with Gun', taken by user Jeffrey Traviss. "The scene reminded me of Diane Arbus’ image 'Boy with Gr***de'," the photographer remarks.

23/09/2025

Between excess and deprivation: From September 25 to November 9, 2025, the Yeast Photo Festival invites us to reflect on our relationship with food.

19/09/2025

[LFI+] In his long-term project dedicated to a community living on the outskirts of Lisbon, the Portuguese photographer José Sarmento Matos deals with social issues such as marginalisation and discrimination – and, in doing so, gives the people there a face. Find out more in our newest .

In his long-term project dedicated to a community living on the outskirts of Lisbon, the Portuguese photographer deals with social issues such as marginalisation and discrimination – and, in doing so, gives the people there a face.

17/09/2025

Our newest PICTURE OF THE WEEK is called "Love!", taken by user Pia Parolin.

16/09/2025

For French photojournalist Édouard Elias, the most authentic depiction is captured in the picture series. Even so, there are two individual images by Leica Hall of Fame winner Thomas Hoepker that he finds particularly fascinating. Find out more in our newest .

For French photojournalist Édouard Elias, the most authentic depiction is captured in the picture series. Even so, there are two individual images by Leica Hall of Fame winner Thomas Hoepker that he finds particularly fascinating.

11/09/2025

The British Leica photographer, Magnum member and Leica Oskar Barnack Award winner passed away on September 8, 2025. He was 78 years old.

11/09/2025

Nicole Tung's series about overfishing in South East Asia has earned her this year’s Carmignac Photojournalism Award. The images highlight overlapping issues such as labour exploitation, geopolitical matters and environmental costs. Find out more in our newest .

The Leica photographer’s series has earned her this year’s Carmignac Photojournalism Award. The images highlight overlapping issues such as labour exploitation, geopolitical matters and environmental costs.

11/09/2025

[LFI+] One particular image was to make Peter Thomann famous even while still a student. Mare with Foal has long been an iconic photograph. Although photojournalist produced thousands upon thousands of pictures during his long career, his name is still primarily associated with this early, unique snapshot.

One particular image was to make him famous even while still a student. Mare with Foal has long been an iconic photograph. Although photojournalist produced thousands upon thousands of pictures during his long career, his name is still primarily associated with this early, unique snapshot.