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The Queering of Photography Edinburgh’s Stills centre opens its 2026 season with Åsa Johannesson’s first solo show in Scotland, The Queering of Photography , from 1 May to 27 June. Johannesson has spent nearly a decade examining the complex relationship between queer identity and photographic representation. Developed in collaboration with the London LGBTQ+ community and during an art residency at the British School at Rome, the series combines classical studio conventions with playful subversion. Produced using a large format plate camera, the work includes formal black & white portraits, studies of Roman statues and studio props, plus experimental Polaroid emulsion sculptures. Johannesson studied at the Royal College of Art and recently published the monograph Queer Methodology for Photography with Routledge. stills.org
The contest has grown from a niche competition into one of the imaging world’s most influential global showcases
AERIAL ARTISTS The unique point of view from a high camera angle gives these contest entries (above and left) a stunning look
Creativity elevated More than 45,000 submissions have already been received for the 11th annual Sky Pixel photo and video contest for work captured using aerial and handheld cameras. Creators are competing for 53 awards and prize packages totalling nearly $200,000. Prizes include a Hasselblad X2D II 100C and DJI drones and cameras. The DJI-backed Sky Pixel contest has grown from a niche aerial
photography competition into one of the imaging world’s most influential global showcases. While the contest continues to celebrate sweeping drone perspectives, it has expanded to embrace a broader range of visual storytelling over time – from environmental observations and urban narratives to introspective and socially engaged work. This year’s awards have attracted not only enthusiasts but also high-
profile professionals, including Emmy award winners and internationally renowned directors. Under the 2026 theme – Frame Your World – entrants are encouraged to interpret their own surroundings in personal and imaginative ways, reinforcing the contest’s evolution from pure spectacle to meaningful storytelling. Submissions remain open until 10 March, so you’d best be quick! skypixel.com
GOING LARGE Åsa Johannesson’s works, including
portraits and experimental
images (right), are all shot on a large format camera
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