Photography

June 11, 2017

Interview: Self-Taught Photographer Brings Her Imagination to Life in Stylishly Surreal Portraits

Conceptual photographer Anya Anti has always been a dreamer. Bringing to life the images born in her mind, she's created a rich portfolio of dramatic scenes. They often feature pastel blue, her signature color, while depicting portraits of female characters. The stories told appear in vibrant detail and capture the beauty of inexplicable moments. Each photograph incorporates her personal fashion style with the perfect combination of color and light.

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June 3, 2017

Surreal Mashups Perfectly Combine Two Opposing Photos into One Perfect Scene

Fusing a forklift with a hearty helping of spaghetti and meatball might seem like an odd pairing—and it is. But in Stephen McMennamy’s world, the two make perfect sense. For years, the creative director has made these types of playful mashups that combine two photos into one surreal scene. Appropriately called #ComboPhotos, McMennamy will search high and low for pictures that, despite their differences, are aligned into a seamless form.

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May 27, 2017

Interview: Intimate Underwater Portraits of Humpback Whales by Jem Cresswell

In Giants, a striking series of portraits, Australian photographer Jem Cresswell explores the awe-inspiring behaviors and undeniable anthropomorphism of the humpback whale. Captured over the course of 3 years in the southern Pacific Ocean, the series offers an intimate glimpse of the “gentle giants” as they complete their annual migration to Tonga. Each photo shot by Cresswell—who fittingly describes himself as a visual artist—exhibits his artistic approach to underwater photography.

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