Bio-informational theory. The image we feel.
There is something we know, even if we can’t always explain it: images affect us. A photograph can move us, unsettle us, or even stir something deep within without us fully understanding why.
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Photography was born from play
Photography was not born from technique alone. It was born from alchemy, from hands that experiment, fail, mix, and discover. It was born from curiosity.
Documentary Photography and the Responsibility of Looking
Documentary photography is a powerful tool for social representation, but it also raises ethical dilemmas related to the gaze, vulnerability, and the construction of narratives about others. From a psychological perspective, this article explores the cognitive, emotional, and relational processes involved in the act of photographing, with the aim of encouraging more respectful, conscious, and collaborative practices in today’s visual culture.
The Family Photo Album as an Emotional Refuge.
The power of images to sustain life when what we believe to be safe collapses, and an invitation to value the family album as essential emotional heritage—both individually and collectively.
Photography Against Anxiety and Depression: Analysis, Benefits, and Limitations.
According to the 2024 Mental Health Atlas by the World Health Organization (WHO), more than one billion people worldwide currently suffer from a mental health disorder, with anxiety and depression being the most common.
Photovacation Bulgaria 2025: A seaside break to observe, feel, and create
Sometimes life offers us experiences that leave a mark not only in our memory, but also on our skin, in our breath, and in the way we look at the world. That was our experience at Photovacation Bulgaria 2025, a unique festival where photography, creativity, and community intertwined in a special space by the Black Sea.
Re-generating the Family Album – Photography, Memory and Community
Photography can become a powerful tool for rebuilding personal, emotional, and social memory.
Mindfulness and Photography: Reconnecting with the present moment.
In a world full of constant rushing, obligations, and stimuli, finding a moment of calm is a revolutionary act.
Modern society pushes us to stay constantly engaged in digital tasks and connections, yet we often remain disconnected from our surroundings and inner world. In the face of this reality, practicing mindfulness emerges as a powerful tool for returning to what’s essential: the here and now.
All about ANDANA: Interview with Amparo Muñoz Morellà
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.
Therapeutic Photography: The Self-Portrait
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 Project
GIFTS FROM THE STREET is an innovative art project designed to inspire and propel personal change through urban art and chance.
Photovoice: Between Participatory Photography, Psychology, and Neuroscience
Photovoice is a technique that blends photography, storytelling, and community conversations to empower individuals and communities. This method allows them to document and reflect on their lives and environments in a visual and accessible way.
Fourth Edition of the ANDANA Photography Contest – 2025
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.
Winning Projects of the third Edition of the ANDANAfoto Photography Contest 2024
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.
Writing Images: The Metaphor of the Image as a Creative Tool and for Self-Knowledge.
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.
Photography and Psychology: Exploring the Links Between Images and Our Deepest Emotions.
Psychology and photography are deeply intertwined; they look at each other and listen, creating effective, adaptable frameworks with hopeful results.
Mira, ANDANAfoto’s Artificial Intelligence specializing in photography training and personal development.
We have added a new expert to the ANDANAfoto team. Meet Mira, an Artificial Intelligence specializing in photography and personal development training.
The Gallery of Sins
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.
The Gallery of CREATIVE AND EXPERIMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Creative experimentation through ideas, processes, objects, or words represents a powerful tool for creation and self-discovery, boosting our innate ability to think creatively.
Ver y Revelar 2022. Three days of photography and self-discovery.
Three days spent together to awaken creativity, curiosity for self-discovery, and inspiration to embark on a personal photography project.