Photography

February 19, 2025

Photographer Travels To Remote Forests of Indonesia To Capture Images of Rare Insects

For the past decade, scientific researcher and professional photographer Mofeed Abu Shalwa has allowed his passion for insects to guide his adventures. And recently, a voyage to Indonesia led to some difficult challenges and extraordinary photography. The Saudi photographer spent 17 days on the islands of Seram and Kalimantan, driven by the desire to photograph rare insects. As Shalwa is particularly fascinated by beetles, he first reached out to local entomologists specializing in this insect.

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February 16, 2025

Young Photographer Explores the Individual Stories of Queer Communities in New York City [Interview]

To capture someone on camera requires a certain level of intimacy. Renowned photographer Steve McCurry once claimed, “If you wait, people will forget your camera, and the soul will drift up into view.” This sensation is one that Evan Murphy prioritizes throughout his own work. Based in New York, the 24-year-old photographer approaches the medium with an unwavering commitment to his subjects.

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February 6, 2025

Annie Leibovitz and Lisa Saltzman Launch Inaugural Photography Prize Celebrating Emerging Photography Talent

Acclaimed photographer Annie Leibovitz has launched a new photography prize to promote emerging talent. Organized in collaboration with philanthropist and photographer Lisa Saltzman, the Saltzman-Leibovitz Photography Prize has just announced the six international photographers who have been shortlisted for their talent and visual storytelling abilities. The photographers, who hail from Ukraine, Nigeria, Romania, the Netherlands, the United States, and France, will have the opportunity to win a share of the $20,000 prize fund.

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February 3, 2025

Split Photos Highlight the Stark Disparities Between War and Comfort Across the World

One of the most effective ways to highlight a disparity is through juxtaposition. Istanbul-based artist Uğur Gallenkuş has proven himself a master of this technique. For years, Gallenkuş has captured parallel universes through his digital collages, juxtaposing photojournalistic imagery with scenes of idyllic lives. In a single image, the artist combines devastating photographs of famine and war with those of luxury and consumerism.

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