In this unique BIG B&W Edition 2025, they are pleased to feature an exclusive interview with internationally award-winning documentary photographer David Butow, showcasing three of his fascinating projects: “Battleground in Hong Kong,” “Honoring Mandela,” and “The Uyghurs.” Additionally, we are excited to present an exclusive interview with Rony Zakaria, who shares insights on his “On the Long and Winding Road” series. The interview was conducted
by Mark Edward Harris.

Pygmalion Karatzas presents two outstanding projects: “Material Sublime” and “Sidra Holons.” Giovanna Aryafara exhibits a captivating collection of portrait photos taken in Africa.
Xavier Ponce focuses on “Crafting Urban Poetry Through a Monochromatic Lens” in Quito, Ecuador.

Artem Khazov captures “Free Jumping” in Zanzibar, while Ben Asen expresses the reality of “Truly Seeing.” Christian Kieffer showcases a remarkable series of ordinary individual street portraits. Raynald Najosky features his Featured Photographersunique latest project, “Journey in B&W through the American West.”

Josef Buergi covers “Dust and Trade” in Kashgar’s livestock market in Xinjiang, China. David Fonda exhibits two marvelous projects: “Neo-Precisionism” and “Canyonlands.” Holger Hoffmann explores “Setting up a Mongolian Ger,” and Xavier AYME features photos that express “Quiet Moments and Vibrant Life.”
This outstanding edition is dedicated to Black-and-White Photography and includes over 200 pages of impressive photography and professional content. Enjoy!

Featured Photographers:
David Butow, Rony Zakaria, Pygmalion Karatzas, Giovanna Aryafara, Xavier Ponce, Artem Khazov, Ben Asen, Christian Kieffer, Raynald Najosky, Josef Buergi, David Fonda, Holger Hoffmann, Xavier AYME.

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