Bolivian Photography Contests and Exhibitions
“Naturaleza, Sociedad y Clima” (Nature, Society and Climate) 2022 Photography Contest: CBAT and Noel Kempff Mercado Foundation, in alliance with Manzana 1 Espacio de Arte launched this photo contest in Bolivia, at a national level with the aim to capture photos that communicate, tell stories, and show both the causes and consequences of this problem along with what contributes to climate mitigation. For more details on this contest and its results, click here.
Bolivia's Threatened Ecosystems From the Amazon To the Andes
Photographic exhibit created by leading photographer Andres Unterladstatter. It contains over 60 photographs taken by Unterladstatter himself and 11 other prominent photographers: Kev Aleman, Ruben Dario Azogue, Patricio Crooker, David Flores, Hermes Justiniano, Pedro Laguna, Adolfo Lino, Viviana Loayza Flores, Andres Mac Lean, Wara Vargas, and Gabriela Villanueva.
Kiosko online Gallery: 2020 Exhibit Terra Incognita
Recent Awards in Photography
Daniela Cajias - Director of Photography. Daniela made history by becoming the first female cinematographer to win Spain’s coveted 2021 Goya Award for Best Cinematography.
Prominent Bolivian Photographers
Kev Aleman
Ruben Dario Azogue
Joaquin Carvajal
​Diego Echevers Torrez - The 'Cocani' Project
David Flores
Hermes Justiniano
Willy Kenning - Bolivia’s most celebrated aerial photographer. He was the first Bolivian to be invited to contribute towards the world famous National Geographic magazine.
Pedro Laguna
Adolfo Lino
Wilfredo Limachi Mamani (Satori Gigie)
Viviana Loayza Flores
Andres Mac Lean
Gabriela Villanueva.
Bolivian Photography related links
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For more information about Bolivian photography, please visit the following links:
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- From Pedro Querejazu's Blog 'Arte, fottografía y patrimonio en Bolivia': ​​​
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Historia de la Fotografía en Bolivia (Tomos I y II) de Fernando Suárez Saavedra ​​​​
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Bolivia en Blanco y Negro - Fotografías del Archivo de La Paz​
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Rodolfo Torrico Zamudio, cinco libros con su obra fotográfica.​​
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- From other sources:
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Enrique Suaznábar, testigo silente de la fotografía Boliviana - 'Opinion' newspaper
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Archivo Julio Cordero​​
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- Books
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'Bolivia en 100 fotografías de la naturaleza' (Book with 100 photographs from Bolivian photographers)
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'Fotografía Boliviana', edited by Sandra Boulanger (Acción Cultural). It contains 570 photos by 65 photographers.
Ongoing Photography Events and Exhibitions in London and UK
To find photography exhibitions in the UK as well as galleries dedicated to photography, please visit Secret London - Best Photo Exhibitions or Art Fund
Photography Competition Opportunities in UK
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Travel Photographer of the Year : Run by photographers for photographers and truly global – wherever you live in the world and whether you are amateur or professional, beginner or expert, young or old.
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Amateur Photographer of the Year : It is open to all amateur photographers and has 10 rounds, each with a different theme. The themes for this year’s competition are: Black & White, Travel, Macro, Landscapes, Portraits, Architecture, Street, Wildlife, Action and Low Light.
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Photography Courses Online