Yasuhiro Ogawa is recognized as one of the emerging strong voices in Japanese photography. His work merges classic themes and the contemplative nature of Japanese landscape photography with contemporary techniques, including abstract compositions, unusual perspectives, and blurriness. His almost cinematic images transport viewers into another reality, transforming the environment into dreamlike landscapes. Through his unique perspective and emotional depth, Ogawa captures the beauty and mystery of travel, creating images that are both timeless and striking.

Thomas Hoepker (*1936 in Munich, † July 10, 2024, in Santiago de Chile) began photography at 14 and, while studying, won two Photokina awards. He worked as a freelance photographer for magazines starting in 1959 and became the first accredited photographer for Stern in 1974. In 1989, he was the first German to join Magnum Photos, later serving as president. Renowned for his "subtle image" style, his work has been showcased globally, with famous portraits of Muhammad Ali. Hoepker is considered one of the most influential German photojournalists of the late 20th century.

Thomas Gust (*1972) explores themes of memory, history, and urban life through a distinctive blend of photography and painting. This process transforms his images while preserving their photographic essence, expanding the boundaries of the medium. During his stay in Japan in 2025, he conceived a series juxtaposing iconic Japanese visual elements, such as cherry blossoms and late 19th-century portraits. The prints are transformed through manual interventions using painting techniques, creating a dialogue between historical and contemporary aesthetics.
In the series Costumes, staged studio portraits of geisha models are reworked with painting techniques, bringing them into the present and a new artistic context. In Japanese culture, a geisha symbolizes tradition, grace, and the complexity of human relationships. The portraits, originally from late 19th-century Japanese studios, were created as "travel photographs" in large editions, offered as landscapes (views) and portraits (costumes). The colorful overpainting introduces a language of abstraction, transforming the traditional photographic image into a contemporary presence.

Johnny Miller is a photographer and multimedia storyteller based in the USA. He focuses on exploring social justice issues from both ground and aerial perspectives. His acclaimed photo project "Unequal Scenes" has been featured in leading global publications. Currently, he serves as a Senior Fellow at Code For Africa and is a Senior Atlantic Fellow for Social and Economic Justice at the London School of Economics. Additionally, he is a BMW Responsible Leader and a UN-Habitat Champion for vibrant, inclusive communities. Johnny co-founded africanDRONE.