Documentary Photography

07/08/2025

Spirit Sanctum by Tetsuhiro Umemura

Discover "Spirit Sanctum," a breathtaking black and white photo by Tetsuhiro Umemura, showcasing Mount Osore's haunting beauty. Explore art photography and online photography courses at Light & Composition University.

07/08/2025

By the River Bank by Shirren Lim
While exploring Northwrn India I stopped at Agra to visit the majestic Taj Mahal. We explored the whole site even up to river behind the Taj. I was waiting for my boatman on the river when I saw this scene of 2 men, a dog, and a few birds on the river bank. Something struck […]

Award-winning documentary photograph, "By the River Bank," by Shirren Lim. A captivating scene from Agra, India. Explore her compelling style and learn more about documentary photography at Light & Composition University.

07/08/2025

A Breathtaking View, by Subramaniam K V

Witness a breathtaking landscape photograph of Mount Fuji, awarded Photo of the Day. Explore stunning nature photography and discover online photography courses at Light & Composition University.

07/08/2025

Half Chapati by Lavi Dhurve
How can I describe a happy family. One father who sacrifices his life and time for earning the basic needs; to give his family food at least for a day

Powerful documentary photo, "Half Chapati," wins Photo of the Day award. Explore compelling photojournalism and online photography courses at Light & Composition University.

07/07/2025

The New Tokyo Station, by Madoka Hori

Stunning night photography of Tokyo Station. Award-winning image showcasing captivating night photography, urban landscapes, and architectural details. Discover more at Light & Composition.

07/07/2025

Poverty, by Ryszard Wierzbicki
The most touching moments of every travel are these when you realize you can’t help everyone that you wish to…. Sometimes showing the world this misery of poverty is the best thing you can only do. Award Winner: Photo of the Day | October 17 Award Score: 65 (Value 12, Clarity 12, Composition 18, Style […]

Award-winning documentary photo "Poverty" by Ryszard Wierzbicki captures the harsh realities of life in Myanmar. Explore powerful photojournalism and learn more about this impactful image from Light & Composition.

07/07/2025

Waterfall, by Jose Renteria

07/07/2025

Life with Clay, by Ashik Masud
In our everyday life we use many of the household items which are made by the potters, but have we ever appreciated their hard work or even think how they are making these for us day after day. This photograph was taken in Paul Para, Shimulia, Savar, while the potters were preparing clay-pots with their […]

Award-winning documentary photograph, "Life with Clay," captures the daily lives of potters in Bangladesh. Explore this powerful image and discover the artistry of documentary photography. Light & Composition University.

07/07/2025

Taxi, by Shirren Lim

Stunning street photography award winner "Taxi" by Shirren Lim. Explore the captivating story behind this powerful image and discover more award-winning photos at Light & Composition University.

07/07/2025

Unshackle Oppression, by Nazmul Shanji
It was a nice, sunny day and the very best cultural day for Bengali people because it was Pohela Boishakh, the 1st day of the 1420th Bangla Year. I was near TSC with my wife and cousins and suddenly I saw a painting on that wall with a slogan – “The shackles of oppression will […]

Award-winning documentary photograph, "Unshackle Oppression," captures the spirit of Pohela Boishakh. Explore photojournalism and learn more at Light & Composition University.

07/06/2025

Skylight by Makiko Ono

Stunning black & white photo of a skylight in the National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo. This award-winning image by Makiko Ono exemplifies art photography and architectural photography. Explore more at Light & Composition University.

07/06/2025

The Mother and the Rain, by Shahnaz Parvin
On my way to Chittagong from Cox’s Bazar, our car stopped for a while when I saw this mother with her child. Here in Bangladesh the life never stops; even in the middle of the rain, this mother was carrying her child, and going to the local market for buying their everyday needs. Award Winner: […]

Award-winning documentary photograph, "The Mother and the Rain," by Shahnaz Parvin. A poignant image capturing everyday life. Explore more award-winning photojournalism at Light & Composition.