Photography

November 5, 2024

Photographer Unites Strangers Across America for Intimate Portraits [Interview]

Seventeen years ago, photographer Richard Renaldi took a gamble. What would it look like if he brought two strangers spontaneously together and asked to take their portrait? And not just any portrait at that. These portraits were intimate, intended to unite two worlds, if even for an instant. To answer this question, Renaldi crisscrossed the United States and, starting in 2007, began asking people to pose for a series he would call Touching Strangers.

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October 27, 2024

Camera Trap Photos Capture LA’s Surprising Wildlife With City Lights in the Distance

To Johanna Turner, camera trap photography can be frustrating, but when it works, it really works wonders. The Southern California-based photographer shoots striking wildlife images using this clever technique, finding a bridge between natural habitats and man-made environments. The message rings particularly true in her nighttime shots showing the local fauna against the gleaming backdrop of the LA city lights.

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October 24, 2024

Heartwarming Winners of the 2024 Dog Photography Awards

Man's best friend is being celebrated at the 2024 Dog Photography Awards. Pet photographers from more than 60 different countries entered 1,700 photos across five diverse categories. From animals in action to heartwarming portraits, the winners highlight the diversity and charm of dogs. Regine Jensen‘s beautiful image Moving in time places a white whippet named Rebelle in a billowing red cape.

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October 23, 2024

Vibrant Colors and Shapes Pop Out of Creative Duo’s Joyful Optical Illusions

Creative photography duo Anna Devís and Daniel Rueda are known for their playful and imaginative images. They combine architectural spaces, colorful paper, and everyday props with their own bodies to create joyful optical illusions that tell a story. With their background in architecture and a love for minimalism, Devís and Rueda have a talent for creating fresh perspectives using only shapes and color.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.