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July

Urban/Graffiti

Through The Lens turns its focus to the raw, energetic world of urban and graffiti photography, where city streets become open-air galleries and concrete transforms into canvas. This genre captures the unfiltered character of urban life, blending architecture, culture, and street art into powerful visual narratives. Graffiti, often born from personal expression and social commentary, adds color, texture, and attitude to the cityscape, giving photographers a dynamic subject rich with meaning.



Urban and graffiti photography thrives on contrast. The grit of brick walls against bold spray-painted murals, the play of light and shadow in alleyways, and the movement of city life all combine to create images that feel alive and authentic. Photographers working in this space document more than just art on walls—they capture the voices, stories, and emotions of the communities that shape the streets.

In this issue, we celebrate the artists and photographers who find beauty in the overlooked corners of the city, using their lenses to preserve moments of rebellion, creativity, and identity. Urban and graffiti photography reminds us that art exists everywhere, often where we least expect it, waiting to be seen through a different lens.

Accepting Submissions

August (7th Annual Swimsuit) Issue

Through The Lens magazine is now accepting submissions for our 7th Annual Swimsuit Issue (August 2026), celebrating creativity, confidence, and the artistry of swimwear photography.



Submission Guidelines:

You may submit up to 12 high-resolution images.

All images must be 300 DPI and ideally sized at 8” x 11.5”.

To be considered for the cover and main feature, you must submit a full set of 12 images from a single photo session, with a cohesive swimsuit concept throughout.

What We're Looking For:

Creative and artistic interpretations of swimwear photography, whether photographed at the beach, poolside, lakeside, in a studio, or another imaginative location.

All styles of swimwear are welcome, including one-piece swimsuits, bikinis, athletic swimwear, retro-inspired designs, and fashion-forward beachwear.

To maintain the editorial style of Through The Lens magazine, we kindly ask that micro bikinis and G-string bikini styles not be submitted for this issue.

Submissions may range from editorial and lifestyle to glamour, fitness, travel, and fine art.

Strong composition, lighting, posing, styling, and visual storytelling are highly encouraged.

All photographic genres and styles are welcome, provided the imagery remains tasteful and artistically styled. Explicit nudity is not permitted.

How to Submit:

Please send your submissions via Google Drive, WeTransfer, Dropbox, or directly to ttlfmag@outlook.com.

The submission deadline is August 6th, 2026.

For questions or clarifications, please contact us at the same email above.

We look forward to showcasing another incredible collection of swimsuit photography from talented photographers, models, designers, and creative teams from around the world.

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