GRAPHIS PHOTOGRAPHY ANNUAL 2015

A woman floating in water on the left page and a woman performing a backbend dance pose on pointe shoes on the right page.

Left image shows a close-up of a foot with a snake wrapped around the ankle. Right image depicts dancers from the Washington Ballet posing dramatically with a vintage bathtub, with bar bottles and scattered props on the floor.

A male ballet dancer in a crouched position on a black platform, with muscular build, curly hair, and wearing a fluffy white tutu against a dark background.

Portrait of a muscular, tattooed man with a beard, wearing boxing gloves and black shorts, standing against a plain white background, and a portrait of an elderly woman with curly gray hair, wearing a blue shawl, against a dark background.

A lightbulb on the left side, and a high-heeled shoe decorated with colorful rhinestones on the right side, surrounded by green leaves.

Two luxury handbags placed on vibrant, colorful backgrounds. The left handbag is pink with a crocodile skin pattern, and the right handbag is white with black polka dots and a chain strap. Both bags are styled with dramatic lighting and lush fabrics.

A woman with blonde hair lying on her back on a dark surface, eyes closed, with red rose petals falling around her. She holds a red purse with a gold chain and a rose lying on top of it, set against a dark background.

Left: A colorful shoe resting on a wooden surface surrounded by green ivy leaves with a bird nearby. Right: A photography setup with a purple velvet stool, a lamp shining light on a light bulb, and a red curtain in the background.

WHAT’S INSIDE

Graphis Photography Annual 2015 presents a curated collection of the year’s most compelling work by leading photographers from around the world. The volume introduces the work of nine Graphis Platinum winners—Bill Diodato, Frank P. Wartenberg, Henry Leutwyler, Mark Zibert, RJ Muna, Heinz Baumann, Colin Faulkner, Marcin Muchalski, and Terry Heffernan—and pairs standout imagery with editorial context that illuminates process and intent. In-depth Q&As with RJ Muna, a San Francisco–based photographer known for cutting-edge work, and Swiss conceptual and still life photographer Heinz Baumann offer firsthand insight into creative approach, while detailed project descriptions outline assignments, methodologies, and outcomes. Balancing visual inspiration with practical reference, the book serves as an essential resource for photographers, art directors, designers, agencies, students, clients, and the broader creative community.