Photography

June 23, 2017

20+ Fiery Landscapes Ignited by Spectacular Steel Wool Photography

Photography has both a rich history and endless creative possibilities. Throughout the years, we’ve covered the ways in which amateurs and professionals alike have captured images that amaze us and bring us to tears. Be it subject matter or setting, there are a myriad of approaches to creating a striking picture. One way to make unforgettable photos is with a technique called light painting.

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June 20, 2017

Humanist Street Photography Showcases Everyday Life in Post-War Paris

Throughout street photography's 150-year history, no city has charmed photographers and audiences quite like Paris. From Louis Daguerre to Henri Cartier-Bresson, photographers have turned to the city of light for its picturesque backdrops and one-of-a-kind culture. As Humanist Photography, a Europe-based genre that emerged in the 1930s, proved popular in post-war Paris, photographers shifted their focus from shots of scenery to candid portraiture, as particularly evident in the portfolio of Swiss-born Sabine Weiss.

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June 13, 2017

11 Very Different Types of Photography That Each Illuminate Our World

For many of us, snapping a photograph has become second nature. With great cameras now built in to smart phones, making an image has become less about about artistry and more about utility. We take pictures of things we want to remember—this could be anything from a wedding or vacation to what we ate for breakfast. This doesn’t mean, however, that creative photography is going the way of the dinosaur—on the contrary.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.