Lens Magazine - August 2025. The PORTRAIT Edition 2025

In this issue

This month’s FANTASTIC edition is dedicated solely to Portrait Photography on all genres and styles. We are pleased to feature an exclusive interview with legendary photographer Ken Nahoum. He dedicated his life and career to capturing some of the most influential celebrities and hip-hop figures. These include Tupac, Soop Dog, Dr. Dre, and many more. This fascinating interview was conducted by Lens’ photojournalist Jose Jeuland. Mark Edward Harris is presenting a magnificent project, The Camera's Eye, dedicated to the memory of one of the most influential photographers, Sebastião Salgado, who passed away last May 2025. Aga Szydlik introduces her project, Guardians of the Rainforest, which documents the lives and cultures of the A'i Kofán and Huarani People. Ken Settle, a renowned Rock N’ Roll Photographer, shares a selection of his most iconic concert and backstage portraits. Stéphane Artous presents his ongoing project Exposed to the eyes of all, highlighting stories of vulnerability and humanity. Shana Cook reveals her series "Below the Surface: Athletic & Swim Portraits," which captures the elegance and strength of swimmers underwater. Debby Mosseveld exhibits Portraits of Bangladesh, a series featuring people who exemplify resilience and warmth. John Drury presents two series, Reflection: A Sacred Pause and Release, both of which encourage the audience to pause, feel, and listen. Magdalena Bagrianow showcases portraits from her latest journey and explains how music, movement, and cultures have shaped her lens. Thibault Gerbaldi presents a collection of portraits that demonstrate humanity's resilience. Enjoy this fantastic ONE-OF-A-KIND edition!
On the Front Cover: Snoop Dogg Portrait by Ken Nahoum © All rights reserved. See the exclusive interview on page 08
On the Back Cover: Sebastiao Salgado Los Angeles, USA Mark Edward Harris © All rights reserved. See the article on page 32