Shendl Copitman

Photographer & Photojournalist

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Born in Chișinău, Moldova, and based in Hamburg, Germany, I am a documentary photographer and accredited photojournalist working internationally across editorial reportage and long-term documentary projects.

 

My photographs have been published by Associated Press (AP), The Washington Post, The Independent, ABC News, The Washington Times, Die Zeit, Die Welt and Deutsche Welle, among others. In 2026, my work was also featured on the cover and in a feature spread of the German magazine FOLKER.

 

My work explores people, communities and cultural identity, with a particular focus on the intersection of tradition, religion and contemporary social life. Through an observational approach, I document everyday moments, human relationships and cultural environments, creating visual narratives that reflect both personal experiences and broader social realities.

 

Alongside editorial assignments, I develop long-term documentary projects through sustained observation and immersion. My work has been exhibited and presented at cultural events across Europe, North America and Asia.

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