Photography

March 3, 2017

Steve McCurry Shares His Philosophy on What Makes a Good Portrait

What makes a good portrait? One of the world's most famous portrait photographers, Steve McCurry, has taken to his blog to bring us his musings on what makes a good portrait. Who better to get advice from than a photographer who has provided us with some of the most famous portraits of all time? Turns out, while lighting and composition count, the best photographs are those that create a connection.

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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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