The poetic work of Øyvind Hjelmen is currently on display at two European galleries: Galerie VU, Paris and Box Galerie in Brussels. The photographer has worked on the Norwegian island of Stord for over 30 years, capturing beautifully enigmatic moments in time. @ Øyvind Hjelmen

In B+W 300 we feature Kristen Joy Emack’s debut book, Cousins, an uplifting collection of moments of tenderness between her daughter and nieces, captured over more than 10 years. ‘There is something sacred about the lives of girls,’ says Kristen. Layla’s Crown © Kristen Joy Emack

John Blakemore’s Earthly Delights is currently on show at the Museum of Making, Derby, as part of FORMAT Festival. On 16 April the museum will host an evening to celebrate the photographer’s life and work. Find out more at bit.ly/3XGplmk © John Blakemore Derby Museums

Nick Hedges is one of the acclaimed photographers featured in Photo | Frome in Somerset. Running until 27 April, this year’s festival reflects on themes of justice and equality and includes 14 free exhibitions and much more. Details at photofrome.org © Nick Hedges, 1969

B+W 301 is now on sale! Highlights include: The life and work of Ernest Cole; Elliot Ross discusses his poignant images of crows in flight; and Fatima Abreu Ferreira on exploring self-identity through photography. Cover © Johanna L Rönn See more at bit.ly/47icR7x

Shutter speeds not only help you achieve correct exposure and avoid camera shake, they also control the way movement is recorded in an image. In B+W 301, Lee Frost offers his tips for making the most of these creative exposure controls. Pelicans, Lake Kerkini, Greece © Lee Frost

B+W 302 is now on sale! Highlights include: Paul Reid’s fabulous street portraits; spotlight on a new book of Martin Parr’s early work; and top advice for capturing creative shots at night. Cover © Paul Reid See more at bit.ly/47icR7x

In B+W 302 we report on the newly released second edition of Martin Parr – Early Works, a book that gives an insight into the photographer’s early inspirations and showcases his characteristic wry humour and expert eye for composition.   Tai Chi, Shanghai, 1985 by Martin Parr

South Korean artist Jungjin Lee has her debut UK exhibition this summer. ‘Unseen’ at Huxley-Parlour Gallery in London presents 10 large-scale photographs from her latest body of work, made in Iceland in 2024.  © Jungjin Lee

B+W 303 is now on sale! Highlights include: Karey Walter’s mythical animal portraits; Mandy Barker’s latest environmental project; Joakim Kocjancic’s series on Bucharest; and Kevin Pineda Gould’s arresting street photography. Cover © Nur Tucker See more: bit.ly/47icR7x

Really happy & humbled that my Cambodia photos have been featured in this month’s Black and White Photography magazine. To be published in what has for many years been a favourite magazine of mine for the high standards of the work included, somehow feels more gratifying than

In B+W 303, Karey Walter discusses her fascination the kudzu plant, one of America’s most damaging invasive weeds. Her quest to photograph this sprawling vine has led her on a surprising and unexpected journey inspired by folklore and mythology. Caspar © Karey Walter

Anders Petersen and Johan Renck have joined forces for a new exhibition in Stockholm. Running until 11 January 2026, the Left Shore at Nationalmuseum centres around a still image film by Renck that is based on Petersen’s black & white documentary photographs. © Anders Petersen

In B+W 303 Joakim Kocjancic discusses his recent work on Bucharest, entitled INFIORE (or In Bloom). The Milan-born photographer made regular visits to the Romanian city between 2019 & 2023, capturing its streets and people in his distinctive analogue style. © Joakim Kocjancic

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B+W 304 is now on sale! Highlights include: Michael Kenna’s new Darkroom Diaries series; Andy Gotts on photographing the world’s biggest stars; and how to take travel images that capture the character of a place. Cover © Michael Kenna See more at bit.ly/47icR7x

Josef Koudelka is among 11 artists featured in a new exhibition showcasing photographers whose work explores narrative concepts. Narrative Implied is presented by the Robert Koch Gallery in San Francisco until 30 August. kochgallery.com  © Josef Koudelka, Spain 1971

Alexey Titarenko, a master of evocative B&W street photography, discusses his major monograph, The City is a Novel, in B+W 305. First published in 2015 and now reissued, the work documents four cites: St Petersburg, Venice, Havana and New York. © Alexey Titarenko

Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen is among 50 photographers featured in a new fundraising print sale to support the future of @sidegallery in Newcastle upon Tyne. See all the works at bit.ly/47ka945 Image: Writing in the Sand: Whitley Bay, June 1989 by Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen