In this conversation, Christina Vaughan, founder and CEO of Cultura Creative and partner of IMAGO, explains why the visual industry needs more voices behind and in front of the camera. From Cultura Creative’s mission to diversify imagery to building ethical AI datasets, Vaughan argues that inclusive storytelling is essential for a healthier, more accurate visual culture and offers insights for newcomers navigating a competitive field. Read the full interview to learn Vaughan’s approach to inclusive imagery and ethical AI.
INTERVIEWS
Face-to-face with storytellers.
I Love What I Do, Then and Now: Life in Focus with Vera Mercer
She photographed Warhol, Dalí, and Beckett and captured the pulse of an era. Then, she disappeared from the scene, only to re-emerge with a new, painterly vision. In an exclusive interview with The Game Magazine, artist and photographer Vera Mercer reveals the stories behind her iconic portraits and the reinvention that defines her celebrated still life work.
Sailing Photography in Kiel with Martin Vahlbruch
Strong winds and hundreds of vessels lining the course turned Kiel Fjord into a stage for Ocean Race Europe. Photographer Martin Vahlbruch explains how preparation and timing turn regattas into lasting images.
Mickael Chavet: Inside Celebrity Photography, Red Carpet Glamour and Olympic Moments
What does it really take to photograph the world’s biggest stars? Mickael Chavet shares his approach, stories from the field, and a few tips for anyone hoping to capture the magic behind the scenes.
Brad Bestelink on ‘Living with Leopards’ and Wildlife Filmmaking
Step behind the lens with award-winning wildlife filmmaker and storyteller Brad Bestelink. With a background working with National Geographic, Netflix, and the BBC, he shares why storytelling lies at the heart of great wildlife documentaries and how it shaped his latest film, Living with Leopards.
Filmmaking Beyond Borders: Andrea Segre on Cinema, Archives, and Where Documentary Meets Fiction
What influences Andrea Segre’s perspective as a filmmaker? In this interview with The Game Magazine writer Maryam Tahmesebi, he talks about his approach to storytelling, the role of archives in film narratives, and how he moves between fiction and reality.
Between Photos and Reality: Different Approaches to Documentary Photography at EMOP 2025
How do artists approach documentary photography and storytelling? Quincy Mackay from The Game Magazine interviews Hannah Darabi, Benoît Grimbert, and Raisan Hameed, featured at EMOP 2025, to discuss their creative process.
Los Angeles Wildfires: Capturing the Devastation On the Ground
Explore the Los Angeles wildfires through photojournalists’ eyes, sharing their challenges and hopes in capturing the human and environmental toll.
Insights into IMAGO’s Support for Production Companies: An Interview with Jana Weise
In this interview, Jana Weise, IMAGO's Key Account Manager, shares how IMAGO delivers customized visual solutions, builds trusted partnerships, and brings visual creators, clients, and production companies together.
Bilal Zagaoui: A Creative Eye for Iconic Moments
What inspires a creative mind to capture iconic moments? Discover the vision of visual artist Bilal Zagaoui in his interview with The Game Magazine, where he shares insights into his unique and creative approach to photography and videography.
Sarker Protick on Nature, Colonialism, and Change
In a conversation with The Game Magazine's guest writer Quincy Mackay, Sarker Protick—winner of the 2024 After Nature Prize for photography, awarded by the Crespo Foundation and exhibited at C/O Berlin—discusses his creative process, journey, and exploration of nature, history, and colonialism’s lasting effects in Bangladesh.
Yalda Moaiery on the Struggles of Iranian Photojournalists
On the second anniversary of Mahsa Jina Amini and the Iranian uprising, Yalda Moaiery reflects on the role of photojournalists and reporters in documenting the protests, her arrest while capturing the demonstrations, and the intensified crackdown on independent journalists by Iranian authorities in the aftermath.
Tom Griggs on Creativity, Photobooks, and the Photo Scenes in Colombia and Mexico
In an interview with Jens Pepper from The Game Magazine, photographer Tom Griggs reflects on his creative journey, his blend of personal and found imagery, and the evolving photography scenes in Colombia and Mexico.
Marcelo Guelber Góes on Capturing Football’s Defining Moments: An Interview
Explore the journey of Marcelo Guelber Góes, an award-winning sports photographer, as he shares insights on capturing iconic moments in football, overcoming challenges, and the future of photography in the age of AI.
Nico Herbertz: Winner of IMAGO Shots of the EURO 2024
Discover the story behind the lens with Nico Herbertz, whose celebrated shot of Toni Kroos in EURO 2024 earned the 'IMAGO Shots of the EURO 2024' with FanQ by fan vote. In this interview, Nico shares his experiences and the unique moments of his photographic journey during the tournament.
An Interview with Sudipta Das: Telling Kolkata’s Tales
Read Sudipta Das’s interview, a photographer who celebrates the vibrancy of Kolkata and highlights the social and environmental issues that impact its residents.
