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"My interest is the context - the moments, days or years before and after the sensational 'media moment' and the wide-reaching relationships between political realities and human experience."
We're celebrating #WorldWildlifeDay by showcasing 17 of the best Shortlisted and Commended images from the 2017 Sony World Photography Awards.
"Even when I’m making pictures outside I try to work as though the landscape is my studio, finding graphic backgrounds and adding to the natural light with my own elements..."
Canadian based photographer Jamal Burger shifts his focus between the city and sport with his work. Since 2014, Jamal has worked with acclaimed brands such as Jordan, Nike, Apple and more.
The shortlisted (top 10) and commended (top 50) photographers for all categories of the 2017 Sony World Photography Awards have been announced today.
"I try to focus on the most important parts of the image while removing everything that is not important. Also having a graphics background really helps."
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