The 24 best photographs of 2024, shot for the pages of Wallpaper*

I’ve always appreciated the dual experience of images when commissioning photography. Creative conversations are developed, logistical hurdles are cleared, and the shoot happens. Then a magic link arrives in my inbox. It’s the first rush, there’s trepidation and excitement. I envy photo editors of the past, receiving envelopes overstuffed with contact sheets - the joy of receiving that physical gift would make more sense. Unzipping a file can lack ceremony, but I still love it.

Then, usually weeks later, the new issue lands on my desk, and I get to experience our photographers' incredible work all over again. This time it’s finally real in my hands, and I instantly forget whatever complexities were navigated to get us there, and it’s the joy all over again as it’s sent out to our contributors and audience.

So now in the pursuit of a third round, I’ve looked back at stories from our 2024 issues, and curated twenty-four by-no-means-comprehensive highlights. It’s a moment to thank all those incredible creatives who have collaborated with us in such surprising and delightful ways.