The journey pictures that transported us in 2025

“Photographer Ernesto Roman takes us through the streets of Chinatown in New York City, his adopted home. Restaurants, street food carts at night and close-ups of succulent Cantonese foods showcase the neighbourhood’s rich and diverse culinary offerings. Calvin Eng, known for his reinterpretation of Cantonese cuisine, is photographed by Roman, looking proud in the streets of Chinatown, where he takes us to his favourite places.” – Javier Hirschfeld

“Ryan Silver’s stylish photographs evoke a sense of glamour and were one of my favourite shoots I worked on this year. An elegant cocktail bar is the background for Silver’s portrait of award-winning director Paul Feig, known nearly as much for his films and his love for cocktails. From one of his preferred cocktail bars in Los Angeles, the always-classy Feig takes us around the world to his favourite bars in London, Capri and New York.” – Javier Hirshfeld

“I also loved working with writer Andrea Carlo and photographer Maurizio Fiorino on this article on the little-known tradition of Jewish food in Rome – which is home to one of Europe’s oldest Jewish communities. Jewish food in the Italian capital dates back to 2nd Century BCE, and was influenced by waves of newly arrived Sephardic Jews who were exiled from Spain and Portugal in the 15th and 16th Centuries. Fiorino’s portraits introduce us to Ruben Bondi in Rome, influencer chef and member of the city’s Jewish community; he also captured dishes like carciofi alla giudia – images inviting us to travel to Rome for artichokes and other rich dishes featured in the article.” – Javier Hirshfeld

“Glastonbury is, for most readers, synonymous with music, mud and revellry during the British summer. This story led us to discover the more spiritual side of the town beyond the famous music festival, through the eyes of Rollo Maughfling, pioneer of a modern Druidic revival in the town. Photographer Fran Gomez de Villaboa masterfully captures the spirit of Glastonbury and of the druid, as in this scenic portrait of Rollo by the sacred springs.” – Javier Hirshfeld

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