Category: From global issues to untold stories

Thomas Hengge Photography

LEFT BEHIND: Loss in Isolation By Thomas Hengge

Documenting the lives of those whose stories deserve to be heard, New York based photographer, Thomas Hengge's photo essay depicts the lives of the Jackowski family. As the coronavirus began to make headlines in the United States, Chris Jackowski, a long-time Teamster and volunteer firefighter from Long Island, fell ill with what they thought was the flu. Today, his name is counted among the first 30 known deaths caused by the Coronavirus.

IMAGO / Silke Heyer

Silke Heyer: Inviting Interpretation through Captivating Images

Established photographer, Silke Heyer talks to IMAGO about her journey into photography and her life that has evolved around it ever since. From developing films in the bathroom of her shared apartment, to marrying her two passions music and photography to how her hearing loss elevated her devotion to photography. Read her story in full with us here.

IMAGO / Colorsport

With or Without COVID by Phil Downs

“The cries from supporters with disabilities suddenly had a much louder voice”. After suffering a life changing injury, Manchester United supporter, Phil Downs, chats to IMAGO to tell his story and fan ambition to negotiate introducing an acceptable level of facilities and opportunity for supporters with disabilities. Read his full and inspirational story here.