Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2025 i Lens Magazine

"THIS PROJECT IS DEDICATED TO ALL BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN WHO GUARD AND PROTECT OUR FORESTS"-AGA SZYDLIK A'I KOFÁN | THE "REAL PEOPLE" The Indigenous peoples of the Ecuadorian Amazon stand at a crossroads, their way of life and ancestral lands threatened on all sides. This project explores the story of the Cofán (A'i Kofán), who are fiercely committed to safeguarding their heritage and the rainforest that is their home. Numbering only about 1,200, the Cofán are one of the region’s smallest Indigenous groups, living between the winding Aguarico and Napo Rivers. Their culture is woven from the lush fabric of the rainforest, their myths echoing through the trees, shaped by encounters with outsiders and a vibrant spiritual tradition. The Cofán hold fast to their ancient language, shamanic wisdom, and…

“MY GOAL WHEN TAKING UNDERWATER PORTRAITS IS TO CRAFT IMAGES THAT HIGHLIGHT STRENGTH AND BEAUTY WITHIN A CAPTIVATING, MAGICAL ATMOSPHERE. ADDITIONALLY, EACH IMAGE IS LACED WITH AN UNDERLYING FEELING OF VULNERABILITY - WHETHER CONSCIOUS OR NOT - REFLECTING A REALM WHERE BREATH AND STABILITY ARE INHERENTLY UNCERTAIN TO US AS HUMANS. THIS ADDS TO THE ENCHANTMENT, AND I DRAW INSPIRATION FROM IT.”-SHANA COOK “MY UNDERWATER WORK HAS BEEN HEAVILY INFLUENCED BY THE WORK OF KEN BROWAR AND DEBORAH ORY. TOGETHER, THEY HAVE PUBLISHED SEVERAL WORKS FEATURING STUNNING IMAGES OF PROFESSIONAL DANCERS IN MOTION. THEIR DEDICATION TO CAPTURING FORM, EMOTION, AND PRESENCE RESONATES DEEPLY WITH ME AND INFORMS MY APPROACH TO UNDERWATER PORTRAITURE.”-SHANA COOK I have found a place built on contradictions: tranquility in motion, cool yet warm, slow yet surging…

Photography is often described as the art of seeing, but for me, it has always been just as much about listening. Before I ever picked up a camera, I was trained in classical music—violin, piano, and voice lessons filled my childhood in Poland. Music taught me rhythm, sensitivity, and the discipline of practice. What I didn't know back then was that these early lessons in harmony and expression would quietly prepare me for a very different creative path: photography. I moved to the United Arab Emirates in 1997, a change that immersed me in a diverse and vibrant part of the world. I've always been artistic—whether through playing instruments, drawing, dancing, singing, or even designing dresses. But when I discovered photography, something clicked. It wasn't just another outlet; it was…

Ken Nahoum is a name that resonates powerfully within the worlds of photography, fashion, music, and film. Known for capturing iconic images of some of hip-hop’s most legendary figures and celebrities, his portraits are more than just photographs—they are cultural timestamps. In this exclusive Interview, Ken opens up about his journey from Brooklyn to Los Angeles, his iconic shoots with Tupac, Snoop Dogg, and Dr. Dre, and the deep passion and precision behind his process. Ken Nahoum, an internationally acclaimed photographer and filmmaker, was born and raised in the vibrant borough of Brooklyn, New York. Since 1979, he has dedicated his life to capturing the essence of personalities through his lens, creating stunning visual narratives that resonate with viewers. His impressive portfolio includes striking portraits of various celebrities, showcasing icons…

"I THINK, IN A WAY, ROCK AND ROLL IS AT ITS BEST WHEN IT’S NOT PERFECT. IT’S VERY COMMON FOR SOMEBODY TO MISS A NOTE HERE OR FORGET A LYRIC THERE."-Ken Settle "Hey Ken, how about a photo?" Ken Settle is a Detroit-area music photographer who began his career while barely in his teens, photographing rock legend Bob Seger in his early years, in the clubs and roller rinks around the Motor City. Through the years, Ken’s photos have been published worldwide in magazines such as Guitar Player, Rolling Stone, the original Creem Magazine, People, Playboy, Guitar World, Japan’s Player, France’s Guitarist, and England’s Kerrang!, as well as major newspapers like The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Boston Globe, and Detroit’s News and Free Press. Numerous albums and book projects have featured…

"THE HUMAN PORTRAITS I CREATE REVEAL A MOSAIC OF RESILIENCES. THESE COMMUNITIES—SOMETIMES SEEN THROUGH THE LENS OF MODERNITY AS MARGINALIZED OR FRAGILE—EMBODY A STRENGTH ROOTED IN TRADITION, LAND, AND CONTINUITY. THEIR RESILIENCE MAY TAKE MANY FORMS: THE PRESERVATION OF ANCESTRAL KNOWLEDGE, THE ABILITY TO ADAPT TO ECOLOGICAL CHALLENGES, OR THE PURSUIT OF SPIRITUAL BALANCE.-THIBAULT GERBALDI My portrait photography is driven by empathy and the desire to reveal the humanity of those I encounter. I seek not only to capture faces, but also to share stories—moments of vulnerability, pride, and quiet strength that transcend cultural and geographic boundaries. As Sebastião Salgado once said: “If you take a picture of a human that does not make him noble, there is no reason to take this picture.” This guiding principle shapes my work.…

Learning is my PATH Being outraged but not giving up is my DRIVING FORCE Showing humanity in the eyes of the most damaged is my REWARD "At the age of 16, in my father’s car, on the way to a basketball game, a sudden turn of the steering wheel, a post, and the windshield smashed through… I lost my sight. Three weeks of total darkness, Two years to slowly emerge from this darkness."-Stéphane Artous Radical, Caring Franco-Canadian Coming from the Gothic/post-punk culture of the 1980s and 1990s, I have retained this taste for darkness and difference. After working as a computer engineer in France, I relocated to Quebec for over seven years to pursue a new career. After graduating from the Montreal School of Furniture Trades, I became a fine art…

In a world that rewards speed, noise, and visibility, Reflection offers a counterpoint: silence, stillness, and soul. Unlike Release, which explores outward expression, this series delves into the quiet depth of pause. This series is a visual meditation—an invitation into the sacred pause. Through these portraits, I explore what happens when we stop performing and allow ourselves to feel, pray, remember, or be. These are not images of people posing. These are moments of deep inward presence—captured just as they are. Reflection is about interiority. Each subject was invited into stillness and asked not to present themselves, but to be with themselves. The result is a gallery of emotions often hidden: quiet grief, sacred hope, vulnerability, spiritual surrender, and the subtle wisdom that only emerges in silence. There is something…