Photography

December 27, 2015

Interview: Crashing Ocean Waves Frozen in Stunning Moments Captured by Clark Little

When surfing expert Clark Little‘s wife was looking for a photo of the ocean to decorate their bedroom wall with in 2007, Little decided to forego the random gallery print and take matters into his own hands. With the confidence of a seasoned wave chaser, the longtime Oahu resident bought waterproof photography gear, headed to the North Shore, and jumped into the ocean to capture the perfect shot.

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December 14, 2015

Interview: Jason Travis Captures Personalities Based on What People Carry with Them

Atlanta-based photographer Jason Travis has been photographing people and their possessions for years, giving his audience a fascinating look into a person's personality based on what they happen to be carrying with them. In his series called Persona, Jason uses diptychs to juxtapose a portrait of each individual with a well-organized shot of the person's belongings–all at once satisfying our curious nature and providing visual stimulation through the organization of relatable items.

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December 5, 2015

Interview: Powerfully Raw Portraits of Homeless People by Lee Jeffries

From sorrow and despair to warmth and dignity, Manchester, England-based photographer Lee Jeffries documents the expressive faces of homeless people in powerfully humanizing portraits. Using only his camera, natural light, and a small handheld reflector, he illuminates incredible details that reveal some of the wear of life on the streets. Without exploitation or pretense, the photographer spends time with each subject to create a personal connection before capturing a portrait.

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