Up-and-coming photographers are frequently highlighted on social media platforms, showcasing diverse styles ranging from wildlife to street scenes. The Associated Press recently spotlighted several of these figures in their emerging talent series, providing a stage for visual storytellers to reach broader audiences. The series is open to those who started their photography journey within the last ten years or are current students and graduates. It offers a pathway to professional development through AP channels.
Documenting Real Life and Personal History
Chloé’s photograph of a freediver swimming beneath dolphins gained significant attention as part of a national advertising campaign. Her work often explores the serene connection between humans and nature, capturing moments that are both intimate and vast.
Kieran has a passion for animals and the natural world, which he explores through the creative outlet of photography. He captures the character and beauty of pets in stunning outdoor locations across the country. See his work.
Shizza uses portrait photography to explore the stories of individuals and communities who are often underrepresented in visual culture. Her award-winning graduate project, Babaji’s Britain, explores her grandfather’s sense of self and identity after 60 years in Britain. Find out more about it.
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Mercedes explores her Mexican heritage, folklore and history through a project titled Soul of Mexico. Originally inspired by her devotion to home, her work soon gained input from her studies abroad and became a collaborative project with other young artists. Read more about it here.
From street photography to portraiture Will Coxford has been developing his style alongside his work in the film industry, and even taken photos on a Hollywood film set. From fleeting moments on the street to Day of the Dead inspired portraits for a show at Mexican Ambassador’s Residence in London Will shares his story.
Winner of the 2026 Alumno Photo North Student Photography Competition, Tracy shares an intimate look into the reality of the journey of becoming a mother, the raw emotion pre, during and post-birth, and tender moments shared between mother and baby through her project Where Life Begins. Check out the photos here.
Muhammad Amdad Hossain’s long-term photojournalism projects explore climate change, environmental crisis, and human resilience—particularly in Bangladesh. His ongoing body of work, Flood Crisis, documents the recurring floods that displace millions of people every year from districts including Kurigram, Feni, and Chattogram. See more of the amazing photos.
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Having started photography later in life, Neil Ferry chose to study an undergraduate course at Newcastle College to help develop his skills and progress further. His cinematic and painterly portraits, created with simple lighting and careful direction, share meaningful and intimate connections with people. See his work.
Annabel Lee-Ellis is inspired by the unpredictability of sport and capturing moments from the athletes as well as the supporters. Watching the England Red Roses team in the Rugby World Cup led Annabel to joining a local team and documenting their training and matches. She shares more about her project that highlights sisterhood, resilience, joy and togetherness in women’s sport.
Safa’s work combines fashion, portraiture and documentary genres. Each shoot is carefully planned around meaningful locations: war memorial locati
