Photography

November 14, 2016

Man Tracks Down People He Photographed in the Street 40 Years Ago to Recreate Their Pictures

In the late 1970s and 1980s, paramedic Chris Porsz spent hours walking around Peterborough, a city in eastern England, snapping the photos of the everyday passerby. From punks to policemen, the amateur photographer captured portraits of life that were endearing and honest. Now, almost 40 years later, Porsz—known as the “paramedic paparazzo”—has returned to his project, this time acting as both savvy sleuth as well as picture taker.

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October 25, 2016

Eccentric Characters of the Streets of Japan Captured on Film

Photographer Shinya Arimoto likes to show a different side of Japan—the one he sees on the streets, filled with eccentric characters. Born in Osaka, Arimoto is currently a professor of photography at the Tokyo School of Visual Arts, as well as the director of the Totem Pole Photo Gallery. When he's not at work, Arimoto can be found roaming the streets, interacting with his subjects.

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October 24, 2016

Striking Black & White Portraits of Elegant Dancers Caught in Captivating Motion

Based in St. Petersburg, artist Vadim Stein boasts an extensive and eclectic background. Though he currently identifies as a photographer, videographer, sculptor, and stage designer, his past creative endeavors span graphic design, art restoration, and even acting. Each experience—though seemingly disparate—has influenced his contemporary projects, like his recent stunning series of dramatic dance portraits.

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October 13, 2016

Colorfully Decorative Storefronts Reveal the Story of Paris

Photographer Sebastian Erras is known for his striking images of colorfully patterned floors in Paris, Venice, Barcelona, and London. As part of a continued collaboration with Pixartprinting, he's moved from shooting what's beneath our feet to aiming him lens at the exquisitely decorated storefronts of Paris.

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