Independent photography platform and printed publication, celebrating talent over ego and curated excellence.
Why DES_
DES_ indicates the opposite, it stands for a reversal action, an invitation to unlearn, rethink and rediscover photography without ego, trends or noise. Built as a neutral ground a place where photography speaks beyond politics, beyond social divisions, beyond agendas. We aim to inspire not influence.
Voices from our community members
“The people behind Des_Photomag are genuinely real. They make you feel truly appreciated and respected as a photographer, regardless of your status or popularity. I had the pleasure of being invited to the Des_Podcast, where I was deeply moved by the humanity and profound love for photography shared by Andrés and Luìs. Love is their driving force. You can feel it in everything they say and do. They value the work and the story, and give photographers of all backgrounds the opportunity to see their images beautifully printed in the magazine. In a world where so many social platforms are driven by money and self-interest, Des_Photomag is a true breath of fresh air.”
Tom Berth | @tmbrth
“I was deeply touched to be interviewed for the DES_Photomag podcast and left feeling enriched by my conversations with the team. They run a unique visual community, one where photographic talent is fostered and nurtured above ego. Their commitment to sharing different visions, supporting emerging voices, and celebrating creativity has created a beautifully curated space, showing that photography is a universal language, open and accessible to everyone.”
Andrew McLeish | @andrewmcleishphoto