Photography

April 5, 2018

Photographer Documents the Gritty Streets of Russia With an iPhone

Russian photographer Dmitry Markov‘s use of an iPhone was born of necessity. After his camera was stolen from his room at the orphanage where he was volunteering, his telephone served his creative needs. And from there, he hasn't looked back. Now, he's amassed over 200,000 followers on his Instagram account, where he documents life in small-town Russian.

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March 29, 2018

Interview: Nature Photographer Humanizes Wild Animals in Strikingly Dramatic Portraits

With an emphasis on showcasing the “brilliance, beauty, and fragility of the natural world,” British photographer George Wheelhouse specializes in striking depictions of wildlife. In his twin series, On Black and On White, Wheelhouse employs extreme lighting and creative in-camera techniques to capture revealing portraits of animals. Each creature featured in On Black and On White is artistically illuminated against a stark backdrop.

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March 23, 2018

How the Development of the Camera Changed Our World

These days, thanks to smartphones, almost everyone has a camera with them at any given moment. With the resurgence of digital cameras, photography’s impact on the world is more evident than ever. Rewinding time, before selfies were a cultural norm, before geniuses like Cindy Sherman and Andrea Gursky elevated photography to an art form, someone had to invent this piece of technology. So, who invented the camera?

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March 22, 2018

Adventure Photographer Captures Majestic Scenes of the Natural World

Pairing a penchant for photography with a love of travel, visual artist Karl Shakur captures sublime snapshots of the natural world. Though based in Kansas, the self-described “adventure enthusiast” shoots in locations all around the world, culminating in a portfolio that is both all-embracing and awe-inspiring. In his mesmerizing photographs, Shakur presents the beauty of the scenery he encounters on his travels.

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