Paris Photo 2024 is here, transforming Paris into a pilgrimage site for the global photography community from November 7–10. For seasoned photographers, this isn’t just a fair—it’s an immersion in the craft, a place to see what’s resonating globally, technically, and artistically. This year’s lineup at the Grand Palais is ambitious, packed with bold explorations of form, texture, and narrative. Here’s what’s especially intriguing and technically compelling about this year’s Paris Photo lineup and some advanced perspectives to get you thinking beyond your usual frames.
Check out the full Paris Photo 2024 program and get tickets here.
Expanded Lineup and Why It Matters to Pros
With 240 exhibitors from 34 countries, including 26 new international galleries, this year’s fair is more diverse than ever. What’s remarkable isn’t just the variety but the way these exhibitors are blending genres and pushing boundaries—particularly within the growing Digital Sector and the innovative Voices Sector. For photographers, these new inclusions are goldmines for fresh ideas and emerging trends that push the envelope of traditional techniques.
Flowers Gallery at Paris Photo: A Technical and Conceptual Showcase
Among the exhibitors, Flowers Gallery stands out for its nuanced, often daring lineup. Their artists explore environmental themes, human vulnerability, and the intersections of natural and man-made. Here are some insights on their artists’ approaches that might inspire your own work:
- Edward Burtynsky – Burtynsky is a master at using scale, perspective, and rich, unnatural color tones to reveal the scars humans leave on landscapes. His works on display—like Cerro Prieto Geothermal Station #2—demonstrate meticulous control over aerial perspective, enhanced by his signature color grading that renders earth tones as eerie shades of blue and green. Burtynsky’s work pushes us to think about post-processing as an integral part of storytelling, rather than just a finishing touch. For anyone experimenting with aerial photography, his images are a testament to how every tweak in color and contrast can deepen narrative and emotional impact. Explore Edward Burtynsky’s portfolio here.
- Lisa Jahovic – Jahovic’s works are visually restrained but conceptually dense, perfect examples of how minimalism can still narrate layers of story. Her A Map of Absences series is a study in texture and form, using everyday objects in unexpected compositions. Her work invites a discussion on minimalistic storytelling, highlighting that sometimes less is truly more. For photographers wanting to push beyond conventional still life, Jahovic’s anthropomorphic arrangements suggest new approaches to light and shadow for adding depth to simplicity. See more of Lisa Jahovic’s work.
- Esther Teichmann – Teichmann’s work blurs photography and textile arts, using layered, dyed fabrics as canvases in The Sirens’ Song. Her cyanotype prints on fabric create immersive, tactile works that bring an organic softness to what could otherwise be a flat print. Photographers who’ve been strictly in two dimensions might find inspiration in Teichmann’s willingness to break physical boundaries, incorporating elements like fabric to add texture and depth. Cyanotype, a traditional photographic process, is seeing a resurgence among those exploring fine art printing, and Teichmann shows how combining old techniques with new perspectives can yield something arrestingly fresh. Discover Esther Teichmann’s work.
- Nadav Kander – Known for his meticulous control over lighting and color, Kander’s Colour Fields series abandons the natural world for abstract landscapes. His gradient fields are man-made compositions that use controlled lighting to create unnatural, often surreal, color transitions. This series challenges the notion of the “decisive moment” in photography, focusing instead on manmade scenes that invite the viewer to experience color and texture as emotional expressions. For those who thrive on studio setups, Kander’s work offers a masterclass in manipulating lighting to evoke mood. See more of Nadav Kander’s photography.
- Gabby Laurent – Laurent’s work pushes the boundaries of self-portraiture by merging photography and performance art. Her Overkill series sees her navigating vulnerability and resilience, set in red velvet frames. The surrounding material adds a layer of tension to the images, blending softness and danger. Laurent’s work opens up dialogue on how the frame can contribute to the narrative, challenging traditional notions of containment in photography. Her approach is valuable for those interested in experimental framing and immersive environments within a still image. View Gabby Laurent’s portfolio.
Paris Photo 2024 offers an amazing depth of work that goes beyond the conventional. It’s a place of creativity, where you can see the most progressive techniques, reconnect with classic approaches, and discover ways to stretch your own craft.
So if you’re in the neighborhood – go see your craft from a whole new angle.
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