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color street photo of new york, usa by Mikko Takkunen
© Mikko Takkunen

Interview • Street

Mikko Takkunen

Judge of our 2025 Street Photography Award, Mikko Takkunen, is a Finnish-born, New York City-based photographer and Photo Editor at The New York Times. We sat down with him to discuss his professional journey, his dual role as an editor and photographer, and what he looks for when reviewing images.

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Chang Nianzu
© Chang Nianzu
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Final Deadline: January 1, 1970
Photo of an elderly woman up to her waist in a lake surrounded by mountains by Cristina de Middel. From the book, Journey to the Center
© Cristina de Middel

Book Review • Documentary

Cristina de Middel – Journey to the Center

Published by Editorial RM, Cristina de Middel’s "Journey to the Center" is a powerful visual investigation of the migration route through Mexico.

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Documentary photography by Mattia Panunzio
© Mattia Panunzio

Story • Documentary

Life in the World’s Opal Mining Capital

Mattia Panunzio's 'There is a lot to see if you look' is a fascinating glimpse into life in an isolated Australian mining town.

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