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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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