Best Documentary Photography

Nan Goldin is a highly influential American photographer known for her intensely personal and intimate photographic narratives. Her work, often presented in slideshows, explores themes of love, loss,...

Sebastião Salgado is a master of epic, large-scale documentary photography. His work often focuses on the marginalized, the displaced, and the raw beauty of the natural world. Known for his deep, rich...

Dorothea Langes work during the Great Depression defined the power of photography as a tool for social change. Her most famous image, 'Migrant Mother,' remains one of the most recognizable photographs...

Laia Abril is a Spanish photographer and artist whose work explores complex social and personal narratives through meticulous research and visual storytelling. Her projects often delve into sensitive...

Bruce Gilden's 'Street Photography: A Guide' offers a raw and unfiltered look into the world of street photography. Gilden, a master of the genre, shares his techniques for capturing spontaneous and a...

A classic and seminal work, 'The Decisive Moment' showcases the iconic photography of Henri Cartier-Bresson. The book exemplifies his philosophy of capturing fleeting moments with impeccable timing an...

Deanna Bowens practice combines photography, film, and archival research to explore the complexities of Black diasporic identity and family history. Her work often incorporates found materials and per...

Daniel Gordons work focuses on documenting subcultures and marginalized communities, often through long-term projects. His photographs are characterized by their intimate and observational style, capt...

Steve McCurry's 'Untold' offers a rare glimpse behind the iconic images of this celebrated photographer. The book combines stunning photographs with McCurry's personal accounts of the stories behind t...

Created for Saitama Prefecture, the series' 7-minute episodes will promote tourist locations in the Prefecture. Every episode will include a five-minute story segment that will showcase the prefectur...

Robert Delamaters 'The Moment: A Photographic Manifesto' is a thought-provoking exploration of the role of photography in society. Delamater argues that photographers have a responsibility to use thei...

The Family is a Netflix documentary series investigating The Fellowship, a secretive Christian organization with close ties to political leaders around the world. The film explores the group's history...