ANDANA and Photography as A Tool for Self-Knowledge in Sofia, Bulgaria
We are thrilled with the experience we had in Bulgaria, where we led two workshops over two days using contemporary photography as a tool for self-knowledge.

We are thrilled with the experience we had in Bulgaria, where we led two workshops over two days using contemporary photography as a tool for self-knowledge.
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.
Each ANDANA festival has been filled with unforgettable moments. Anything can happen when you step inside, and each moment has been saved in our minds and photographs.
We’re back from Castro del Río with our heads full of projects and our hearts filled with gratitude. Photography, laughter, learning, and friendship are the perfect recipe for a successful festival, and the INvisibles Photography Festival puts itself to the test every year to create the best dish.
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.
One of the most common questions people who have participated in the photography contest ask is, “How do I sell my photography work?”
This article will clarify frequently asked questions about selling photos as graphic artwork that may arise. These basic guidelines can help you when taking your first steps in selling your photographs.
A self-portrait can be an instrument to get to know oneself, a way of exposing our body but it also manifests the feeling and the intimate way of being. A self-portrait is a map of your intimate world, a statement of intentions, a testimony about who you are and how you show yourself.
If we portray the world we live in using images, if we think in images, or if the words we use relate to what we picture in our minds, is it possible that these images actually shape our reality? Which comes first: the image or the word?
On September 7, 2022, Geles Mit, Antonio Morales, and Ana Martí Testón, members of the jury of the Second Edition of the ANDANAfoto Photography Contest, unanimously agreed on the following awards.
Love, although a deeply personal journey, can be a shared experience.Love takes us on a journey, guiding us to the essence of our own emotions. Through the act of loving, we not only gain the precious gift of understanding one another but also embark on a magical self-discovery process. We may think we are uncovering the depths of the other person, only to realize that we are actually discovering ourselves, much like gazing at our reflection in a mirror.