the shoeshiner
Photographer
Philipp Schmieja
Category
Film Photography - Documentary / Photojournalism
Company
Submission Group
Amateur
Year
2026
Country / Region
Germany
Shoe polishing is a quick fix. The boy takes it up as a means of survival or as a stepping stone to other opportunities. Unlike fixed shoe shops, he brings bring his services to the people. He anticipates a better future from his shoe washing while he inspires others to make enough from the little, they have.
Photographer / Company
wang chenche
Category
Black & White Photography - Religious
Country / Region
Taiwan
Photographer / Company
Veronique Duplain
Category
Fine Art Photography - Conceptual
Country / Region
Canada
Photographer / Company
Jason Marino
Category
Nature Photography - Silhouettes
Country / Region
Canada
Photographer / Company
Shirley Wung
Category
Special Category - Night Photography
Country / Region
Taiwan