Photography

May 1, 2017

How to Capture Bold and Beautiful Photographs Using Shadows

When it comes to capturing a captivating photograph, many people may believe that it's all about light. While illumination is important, darkness is an equally compelling component. Showcasing the shapes and darkness shadows cast is a surprising way to enhance a composition. Here, we explain the ways in which you can master the art of shadow photography. First of all, what are shadows? A shadow is the contour created when an object or person blocks rays of light from reaching a surface.

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April 23, 2017

Visually Pulsing Photos of Tokyo at Night Show the City Saturated in Neon Lights

Tokyo at night, washed in vibrant neon colors, is the inspiring subject of Masashi Wakui‘s stunning photographs. By focusing exclusively on the Japanese metropolis after dark, his work takes on a cinematic feel. Using post-production color correction to coax even more hues out of the urban landscape, Wakui's newest images show him pushing the saturation even further. Electric blue and shocking fuchsia tones have crept into the photographs, giving his work an increasingly surreal vibe.

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April 17, 2017

Historic Photos of Young World Leaders Before Their Political Power

Everyone has a past—a fact that’s easy to forget with high-profile figures such as world leaders. But like the rest of us, these icons were once youthful and nowhere near as powerful as they were (or are) today. The following pictures of young world leaders before they were famous show that they weren’t unlike their constituents; they too posed for school portraits, went on field trips, and played sports.

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April 13, 2017

Photographers Share Real-Life Perspective of Everyday Life in Africa

The photography collective Everday Africa is breaking stereotypes of what the continent looks like with their incredible Instagram feed. Created in 2012 by photojournalist Peter DiCampo and writer Austin Merrill, the account has become a bigger movement to demonstrate the shades of life that pulse throughout Africa, a continent so often overlooked by mainstream media.

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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.