Vadim Braydov ( is an independent photojournalist and documentary storyteller covering news, conflicts, and human-interest narratives since 2010.
His work focuses on immersive, in-depth reporting that explores the lives of ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances. A core part of his practice involves documenting diverse cultures and regions — a pursuit that has fostered a deep empathy for his subjects and their lived realities.
Working internationally as a freelance photographer and producer, his work has been published and featured by outlets such as the Associated Press, Deutsche Welle, TakieDela, The Times, Le Monde, Spiegel, The New York Times (Lens), Berlingske, Svenska Dagbladet etc.
Based in Cologne, Germany. Available for assignments
AWARDS AND EXHIBITIONS
2017 – 3rd Prize and Exhibition, "Premio Internacional de Fotografía Luis Valtueña", Spain;
2017 – "Redkollegia" Award, Russia ("Redkollegia Project")
2016 – 1st Prize in the "Efremov Photojournalism Contest. Federal News, Series", Russia;
2016 – 2nd Prize in the "Stenin International Press Photo Contest. Top News, Series", Russia;
2016 – Group Exhibition "To jest Rosja", Warsaw, Poland;
2015 – Finalist at the International Photography Festival “Photoparade in Uglich", Russia.
2017 – 3rd Prize and Exhibition, "Premio Internacional de Fotografía Luis Valtueña", Spain;
2017 – "Redkollegia" Award, Russia ("Redkollegia Project")
2016 – 1st Prize in the "Efremov Photojournalism Contest. Federal News, Series", Russia;
2016 – 2nd Prize in the "Stenin International Press Photo Contest. Top News, Series", Russia;
2016 – Group Exhibition "To jest Rosja", Warsaw, Poland;
2015 – Finalist at the International Photography Festival “Photoparade in Uglich", Russia.
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