Photography

March 19, 2017

Interview: Fire Photographer Documents the Bravery of Firefighters Battling Massive Flames

Very few of us ever witness the fervid and often intensely violent fire incidents that firefighters face as they rescue lives and properties across our communities. While most of us avoid these catastrophic situations at all costs, photographer Jamie Nicholson is dedicated to capturing these courageous and extraordinary moments. Nicholson has been a fire photographer for almost 10 years across Pasadena, Arcadia, and Monrovia Fire Departments in Southern California.

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March 12, 2017

Interview: Fantastical Vignettes Capture Magical Moments in a Dreamlike World

In search of refuge from the bustling urban landscape of Birmingham, England, photographer Adam Bird finds quiet sanctuary in the forests that he uses to create his fairy tale worlds.  He brings into focus creative stories from his mind while incorporating deep human emotion. This powerful combination invites his audience into the dreamy, fantastical scenes.

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March 10, 2017

Warped Photos Give New Inception-Like Perspective of the U.S.

Mind-bending digital artist Aydın Büyüktaş is back with a series of warped photos that will leave you scratching your head. As a follow up to his Flatland series, which was shot in his native Turkey, Büyüktaş shot and composited a new set of images following a trip to the United States. With Flatland II, the Turkish photographer takes us on a journey across America, picking out the mundane and beautiful spaces that litter the country.

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March 8, 2017

Breathtaking Image is Being Called “Most Beautiful Photo of Kyoto”

Renowned for its blossoming cherry trees, countless shrines and temples, and traditional architecture, Kyoto is one of Japan's top travel destinations. Its bountiful beauty has been captured in a seemingly infinite amount of photos, but one picture-perfect snapshot has left the Internet in awe. Captured by photographer Leslie Taylor, the stunning photo of Kyoto presents the city's undeniable beauty. Recently posted on Reddit, the now-viral photograph depicts a calm, cobblestoned street leading to the famous 5-story Yasaka Pagoda.

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