Photography

April 18, 2025

Reflective Puddle Wins Close-up Photographer of the Year’s ‘Something Beautiful’ Contest

An abstract reflection of trees in a puddle took home the win in the Close-Up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY) “Something Beautiful” contest. This themed contest changes focus each year, with photographers given the directive to find beauty in the mundane for this year's edition. Photographer Linda Repasky took the theme to heart with her fascinating photo, which she took using an iPhone 16 Pro Max.

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April 16, 2025

1,000 Refugees Share Their Hopes and Dreams in Powerful Portrait Series [Interview]

With a project called 1000 Dreams, one non-profit is looking to change prevailing images and attitudes about refugees by allowing them to tell their own stories. Witness Change uses visual storytelling to end human rights violations for marginalized communities. For 1000 Dreams, which is now on display at the Bronx Documentary Center, the organization worked with 1,000 refugees across Europe to author their own stories, accompanied by striking portraits.

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April 14, 2025

SkyPixel Photo Contest Celebrates 10 Years of Creative Aerial Photography

For the past 10 years, DJI—a leader in aerial photography equipment—has celebrated the power of drone photography with its annual photo contest. The 2025 SkyPixel Photo & Video Contest draws from the company's creative platform, giving aerial photographers anḍ videographers the space to share their creations with the world. The winners are a testament to the incredible talent within their niche.

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April 13, 2025

Exquisite Street Photography Celebrates the Different Moods of New York City at Night [Interview]

New York City-based photographer Lerone Pieters uses the city as his muse. As a professional photographer, Pieters finds himself traveling around the city quite a bit, and in his downtime, he feeds his creativity by shooting evocative street photography. Using all the tools at his disposal, from his camera to post-production software, he produces cinematic photos of the city. His moody night photos of New York are particularly intriguing.

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