Photography

February 28, 2017

5-Year-Old Girl Recreates Photos of Inspiring Women Every Day of Black History Month

To creatively celebrate Black History Month, Cristi Smith-Jones and her 5-year-old daughter, Lola, came up with a special portrait project. Each day in February, Smith-Jones has captured little Lola as she recreates portraits of inspiring black women throughout history. Through comparable clothing, improvised accessories (including her father's glasses and her mother's jewelry)

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February 27, 2017

7-Year-Old and Her Mom Dress Up as Disney Princesses and Villains in Magical Photo Shoots

In 2014, photographer Camillia Courts and her family went to Disneyland. While wandering around the Happiest Place on Earth, she and her 5-year-old daughter, Layla, popped into Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, a charming costume shop, for a magical makeover. Camera in hand, Courts captured little Layla's transformation into Elsa from Frozen, and shared the image on Facebook.

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February 22, 2017

Traveler’s Photos Capture the Beautiful Diversity of Remote Cultures Around the World

Eight years ago, photographer Alexander Khimushin set off on an adventure around the globe—and he's been a permanent nomad ever since. This lifestyle has allowed him to see incredible sights while also teaching him a valuable lesson: people are the most amazing part of his travels. “Especially in those remote places, where culture and traditions are still alive,” he explains. “There are hundreds of unique ethnic minorities in the world.

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February 16, 2017

Photographer Captures Visually Satisfying Symmetry of Budapest’s Ornate Theaters

Shot entirely in Budapest, Zsolt Hlinka‘s Auditorium is a photographic series that captures the symmetrical splendor of indoor architecture. Once again relying on symmetrical compositions, the photographer focuses on empty theaters for this new work. Seeing these spaces, built for large crowds, devoid of people allows the eye to appreciate the lines of each elegant interior. These ornate theaters are a hallmark of Hungarian culture, built to entertain and inspire awe.

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