Have you ever wondered how a single image can reveal more about you than you might think? Our inner world is rich with symbols, memories, and emotions that often elude verbal expression. Yet, images possess a unique power—they can unlock doors to our unconscious, helping us connect with our deepest selves.
ANDANA was born from a story of love and connection, not only between Javier and me but also with photography and the transformative potential of art.
We are excited to share with you something you have asked us for: We are inaugurating a space for community and reflection on ANDANAfoto.
A self-portrait in therapeutic photography is more than just a visual representation; it serves as a powerful tool for self-knowledge and exploring emotions and identity.
GIFTS FROM THE STREET is an innovative art project designed to inspire and propel personal change through urban art and chance.
ANDANAfoto annually announces its Photography Awards to promote photographic creation related to personal and social development, contributing to the recognition and visibility of artistic projects. Photographic projects eligible for the award must be submitted in digital format by March 3, 2025.
On April 12, 2024, the book You Are What You Look At was released, the first in the Photography to Get to Know Yourself collection, a project aimed at raising awareness about the transformative benefits of photography.
By understanding how our brain processes images, we can use this ability to enrich our emotional lives, foster greater self-knowledge, and –why not?– take better photographs.
We want to express our deepest gratitude for the wonderful opinions you have shared about our training experiences. We are delighted to know that our passion for photography and personal development has resonated so positively.
On January 19, 2024, Carlota Visier, Pablo Couso and Kezia Carpenter, members of the jury of the III ANDANAfoto 2024 Photography Contest, unanimously agreed on the following awards.
Images live within our brains. They spontaneously appear as our minds play, create, and imagine. And indeed, to imagine is to think in images. The mind forms concepts in images, and neuroscience has already proven that some of our mental abilities aren’t based on thoughts or verbal language.
ANDANAfoto annually announces its Photography Awards to promote photographic creation related to personal and social development, contributing to the recognition of artists in their different stages of creative development. Admission deadline: January 15.
Psychology and photography are deeply intertwined; they look at each other and listen, creating effective, adaptable frameworks with hopeful results.
We have added a new expert to the ANDANAfoto team. Meet Mira, an Artificial Intelligence specializing in photography and personal development training.
To interpret an image, we must understand the culture that supports it, the historical moment to which it belongs, and the encompassing impact of personal beliefs. An image does not mean the same thing to everyone because its interpretation can vary across different historical periods and cultures.
Pride, gluttony, wrath, greed, envy, lust, and sloth—these are the sins we’ve learned about. But in the 21st century, we wonder if we are sinning or if the concept of sin has become outdated and forgotten. Sin was associated with the existence of God, but it also reflects the relationship among humans and establishes the impact of our behavior on ourselves and others.
Creative experimentation through ideas, processes, objects, or words represents a powerful tool for creation and self-discovery, boosting our innate ability to think creatively.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the mediation team for welcoming us again this year and to all those who participated in the experience…
Three days spent together to awaken creativity, curiosity for self-discovery, and inspiration to embark on a personal photography project.
Self-portraits are an instrument for self-knowledge, allowing individuals to reveal their bodies privately or publicly. They also serve to express emotions and convey one’s intimate essence. The artist and the model are one.
