In 1951 Werner Bischof leaves Europe for the first time. His journey in Asia, which lasted two years.

The Japanese photographer has reached great acclaim for his urban shots of people across the globe. But his New York photos in particular – the gritty and allusive – have profound and lasting impact.

In search for those who stood out from the crowd, the iconic street photographer ended up capturing an array of homeless people, day workers and the Yakuza – Japan’s mafia.

While visiting New York on a commission in 1969, the Japanese photographer was invited to an orgy at the studio of Yayoi Kusama – “I had no choice but to shoot!”

Photographed by Roe Ethridge
Styled by Clare Byrne

Photographed by Arnaud Lajeunie
Styled by Victoire Simonney

Jack Davison shoots abstract portraits for Sixteen Journal Volume 4.

Styled by Victoire Simonney, Psalm is an investigation of the relationship between the camera and the viewer through the concept of “Reclining Nudes”.

Laurence Ellis shoots UK young environmental activists for Sixteen Journal 4.

Pat Martin shoots family and friends for Sixteen Journal Volume 4.

With a practice that spans over four decades, the photographer has been fighting for rights, equality and freedom for gender nonconforming communities.

Caleb Stein’s monochrome collection of portraits is an “ode” to the small town of Poughkeepsie, that finds its resolution in the edenic summer atmosphere of the local swimming spot.