The next task for the Azerbaijani photography is the organization of the First Baku International Festival of Art Photography "Ayna 2002". The Festival will assist international photographers and amateurs of photography to resume old and establish new contacts with their counterparts. The Festival will facilitate the exposure of Azerbaijani society to masterpieces of both Azerbaijani and international photographers, as well as present the latest achievements of the Azerbaijani photography to the international society. The worldwide scale of the Festival will facilitate the demonstration of high professionalism and offer a great example of works of experienced photographers from Azerbaijan, Asia, Europe and America. The Festival will serve as an impetus for new photographic pursuits as well as inspire new visions and views.