Photography

October 23, 2024

Magical Images of Fireflies Lighting up Japan’s Forests at Night

Every summer, the forests of Japan’s Yamagata prefecture come alive with the dreamlike, warm lights of thousands of fireflies. Photographer Kazuaki Koseki has set out to capture this charming phenomenon with his camera. The breathtaking images make up his Summer Faeries series, a collection of images that seem out of a storybook. “For my series Summer Faeries, I explore the relationship between the ecology and natural environment of Himebotaru (Luciola parvula)

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October 21, 2024

Photo Contest Celebrates Excellence in Architectural Photography

The proper photography can make a piece of architecture pop by accentuating its design. In awknowledgement of this, the Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) recognizes excellence in the field of architectural photography with its Architecture Photography MasterPrize. Now in its fourth year, it complements the organization's awards for architectural design, product design, and the best architectural firms. Photographers Albrecht Voss and Franco Casaccia were named the overall winners for their exterior and interior photography, respectively.

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October 14, 2024

Portraits Capture the Faces of America’s Endangered Languages

At a time when it's more important than ever for America to embrace its diversity, photojournalist B.A. Van Sise traveled the country to examine its endangered languages. This groundbreaking project has since transformed into a traveling exhibition and book titled On the National Language: The Poetry of America's Endangered Tongues.

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October 11, 2024

Travel Photographer Spends Last Two Decades Capturing Life in 120 Countries

Photographer Colby Brown was still in college when he realized that the traditional path most of his friends were taking wasn't for him. Shortly after graduating and working a short stint at a hospital in Texas, he decided to follow his heart and booked a one-way ticket to Bangkok. This kicked off three years of traveling around Southeast Asia and a new career as a travel photographer.

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