Documentary Photography
Life inside an isolated Russian mining town
Welcome to Udachny — In the far East of Russia lies a small mining town called Udachny. Photographer Hanne Van Assche set out to document life there among the vibrant community who live in the icy grip of winter most of the year.
Written by: India Lawrence
A year on the frontlines of the UK miner’s strike
Dispatches from the picket line — In 1984, Martin Shakeshaft set out to document the miner’s strike as it really happened, using his photography as a tool for activism.
Written by: Miss Rosen
A visual journey through Texas during lockdown
Lost in Austin — Riding from street to street on his trusty bike, Scottish photographer Sandy Carson documents his adopted home at a unique point in its history.
Written by: Niall Flynn
The photographer shooting the frenzy of raves and protests
Follow the leader — Aiyush Pachnanda comes alive in a crowd, documenting visceral, kinetic meet-ups with in-yer-face precision.
Written by: Huck
Inside the weird world of Christian tourist attractions
Holy lands — Photographer Jamie Curtis Lee Taete recounts documenting various Christian tourist attractions around the world at a time when these institutions find themselves in decline.
Written by: Jamie Curtis Lee
A poignant vignette of West Coast living
On the road — In a three-week-long road trip, photographer Owen Tozer and journalist Matt Barr document the influence of Californian board sports culture.
Written by: Matt Barr
Cinematic shots of Glasgow over 30 years
Street life — Photographer Brian Anderson recounts documenting Glasgow over three decades, and how a photo of Prince would change the trajectory of his career.
Written by: Huck
Graham MacIndoe on his journey in photography
Light years — The Scottish photographer shares his thoughts on addiction, absolution and his new book with friends and frequent collaborators The National.
Written by: Graham MacIndoe
Photographer Chester Higgins‘ African American odyssey
The Indelible Spirit — A new exhibition celebrates the photographer‘s early work, and shows his unwavering commitment to capturing the complexities of Black life across America.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Huck Issue 75 is out now
A brand new chapter — 15 years later, we’re still paddling against the flow. Join us as we kick off a bold new chapter for the magazine – starring Labour MP Zarah Sultana, London author Gabriel Krauze and saxophone supremo Nubya Garcia.
Written by: Huck