Photography

February 4, 2017

Interview: Photographer Poetically Captures What Itโ€™s Like Living with Depression

Swedish photographer Gabriel Isak turned a bleak period of his life into a compelling series of images called The Blue Journey. Stemming from a bout with depression, Gabriel uses minimalist themes and dark symbolism in this series to document the internal and external world we live in. Inspiration for the images arose from his observations of negative emotions and isolation.

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February 1, 2017

Portraits of Girls at Age 15 and 20 Reveal How Much They Change in Just 5 Years

Tel Aviv-based photographer Neta Dror photographed six Israeli girls as adolescents and young women for her latest creative photo project titled At 15 and 20. First shooting portraits in 2011, and then following up years later in 2016, the images show how each woman has matured. Comparative portraiture isn't something new, but Dror's take on then and now photography is enhanced by her ability to get inside her subject.

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January 24, 2017

Stylish Men Start Iraqโ€™s First Gentlemenโ€™s Fashion Club While Doing Social Good

When you think of Iraq, you probably donโ€™t think of fashion, but a group of dapper men are trying to change that. Calling themselves Mr. Erbilโ€”named after the capital of Iraqi Kurdistanโ€”the 30 core members are part of โ€œIraqโ€™s first gentlemenโ€™s fashion club.โ€ Together, they don the likes of tailored three-piece suits, manicured beards, and colorful pocket squares. Looking good is one part of their mission, but theyโ€™ve got loftier goals. Mr.

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January 10, 2017

Striking Black and White Portraits of Celebrities at the Golden Globes 2017

It was another star-studded evening at the Golden Globes this year. The 74th annual broadcast featured a bevy of performers that spanned film, television, and music, bringing the best of the best together for a night of glamour and celebration. Fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott were in attendance, rubbing shoulders with the nominated actors, musicians, directors, show runners, and esteemed presenters.

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