Exposure: Dani Leal
Gem Fletcher profiles the photography of Dani Leal, whose work explores the changing politics of the USA via personal, thought-provoking projects that contain a nostalgic edge
Exposure: Elliot and Erick Jiménez
Gem Fletcher talks to the identical twins and photographic partners, who have carved a successful path through both commercial photography and the art world with their distinctive works
Exposure: Camila Gattamelati
For the latest in our new talent in photography series, Gem Fletcher talks to fashion and documentary photographer Camila Gattamelati about the ideas behind her work
Exposure: Hero Bean Stevenson
Shot mostly in black and white, and containing a quiet and thoughtful intensity, the work of Hero Bean Stevenson offers up soulful portraits and a new style of fashion photography
Exposure: Keerthana Kunnath
Gem Fletcher talks to the photographer about her work, which challenges perceptions of women in sport, and the social stigma around women’s bodies
Exposure: Kiowa Casey
A recent graduate from the University of West England, Kiowa Casey’s poetic, otherworldly images explore ideas of family, addiction and home
Exposure: Leonardo Diaz
The Argentinian-born photographer has honed his craft over ten years in Shanghai, where he focused his lens on the worlds of fashion and subcultures
Exposure: Kirk Lisaj
The Canadian photographer’s work is rooted in the queer nightlife scene in Toronto, from club nights to its ballroom culture, but he is now branching out into other arenas
Exposure: Miro Lovejoy Teplitzky
Gem Fletcher talks to the photographer about storytelling, chaos and how his work aims to capture the “vast complexities of being a human being”
Exposure: Ada Marino
Ada Marino’s enigmatic photographs draw on symbols from her southern Italian heritage to explore themes of patriarchy and the emancipation of women
Exposure: Adali Schell
At only 23, the LA-based photographer has already been producing imagery for half his life, using photos to document and digest his surroundings
Exposure: Sophia Wilson
From her beginnings as a lonely teen to appearing on reality TV and being celebrated by Forbes, the New York-based photographer is carving her own path through the industry
Exposure: Lou Bever
Combining his love of fine art and football, the success of Lou Bever’s Flat 92 project has led to a career in photography, and commercial projects for brands including Puma and Uniqlo
Exposure: Rosie Marks
Gem Fletcher talks to the photographer about her practice, which explores themes of extreme beauty culture and its growing influence on everyday life
Exposure: Ashley Markle
Gem Fletcher talks to the photographer about her process, in which she works with family members to examine their complex relationships, challenging all participants to face up to uncomfortable truths
Exposure: Sara Messinger
US photographer Sara Messinger talks about the power of teenagers to Gem Fletcher, plus explains how switching from soccer to photography changed her approach to life
Exposure: Simrah Farrukh
The photographer discusses the wide-ranging nature of her work, including the early influence of YouTube as well as complex issues of patriarchy, family and history
Exposure: András Ladocsi
In András Ladocsi’s photographs, water acts as a connecting force to his past as well as an enduring theme in his present work, where he explores ideas of friendship, community, and freedom
Exposure: Erinn Springer
After years in New York, Erinn Springer’s return to her Midwest roots sparked a new and highly productive phase in her photography. Here, Gem Fletcher talks to her about her process
Exposure: Thea Traff
Formerly a picture editor for the likes of the New Yorker and Time, Thea Traff now channels her knowledge into making her own distinctive images
Exposure: Yael Malka
Identity and community are at the heart of Yael Malka’s photography work, which explores life in New York via both personal and editorial projects
Exposure: Owen McCarter
In his series Three Eyed Fish, the US photographer examines the impact of industrial waste on his hometown via imagery that is unexpected and at times radical
Exposure: Jesse Glazzard
Photographer Jesse Glazzard has created a large body of commercial and editorial work, as well as his ongoing personal project Testo Diary, where he explores his experiences and relationships as a trans man
Exposure: Kirt Barnett
Mixing the fantastical and chaotic with the everyday, Los Angeles-based photographer Kirt Barnett presents unexpected visions. Gem Fletcher speaks to her about her work