Photography

August 1, 2018

Photographer Accused of Using Too Much Photoshop Shares Before and After Images

Photographer Lilia Alvarado captures the whimsical and carefree moments of childhood. Her passion for photography began after the birth of her twin daughters, Annabella and Juliette, who are often the subjects of her stunning fine art portraits. However, when Alvarado recently posted a photo she was proud of on Instagram, she was surprised to receive comments that questioned if it was over-edited.

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July 25, 2018

Interview: Photographer Spends 10 Years Capturing the Visual Symphony of Waves

Australian photographer Ray Collins has turned his love of the sea into a career with his stunning wave photography. For years we've watched as the colorblind photographer advanced his career, first with his series Seascapes and most recently with his collaborative cinemagraphs. Collins, who bought his first camera in 2007 and left a job as a coal miner to pursue his passion, has collaborated with National Geographic, Vogue, Patagonia, Apple, and Nikon.

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July 11, 2018

Portraits of People Whose Traditional Māori Tattoos Disappear in Wet Plate Photos

Inspired by wet plate portrait photography of the past, photojournalist Michael Bradley‘s Puaki is an examination of the Māori culture. Specifically, Bradley explores tā moko, the permanent markings on the face and body practiced by New Zealand's indigenous culture. With his set of stunning portraits, he visually recalls the near erasure of this important cultural tradition.

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July 5, 2018

Chinese Folklore Gets Reimagined as High Fashion Couture Photo Shoots

As one of the world’s most renowned Chinese couture designers, Guo Pei creates show-stopping ensembles that blend majestic opulence with theatrical fantasy. The designer’s bejeweled gowns, headpieces, and sculptural shoes were recently styled and photographed by HOWL Collective, who created a series of shots in celebration of the fashion visionary. Published by Rizzoli as a monograph, the HOWL team’s 122 fairytale shots (titled Guo Pei – Couture Beyond)

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