Photography

February 23, 2022

Photographer Takes Dignified B&W Portraits of “Forgotten” People He Meets on the Street [Interview]

Algerian street photographer Imed Kolli uses his camera to form a connection with others. For the past seven years, he's used his creativity to study the human condition, often focusing on people who live on the fringes of society. The results are haunting portraits that capture the spirit of these models, who are all just ordinary people that Kolli encounters.

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February 22, 2022

Stunning Photo Captures “Miracle” Fog Rolling Over Sacred Mountain City in Japan

Japan is filled with natural wonders, but there is one in particular that is the muse of photographer Yasuto Inagaki. Mount Tate, or Tateyama, stands tall above Toyama Prefecture. Along with Mount Fuji and Mount Haku, it is considered one of the country's Three Sacred Mountains. It's a favorite spot for Inagaki to photograph, and recently he was rewarded with a special view.

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February 15, 2022

Stunning Portraits Pays Homage to First Black Woman Millionaire With Decades of Black Hair Trends

Regis and Kahran Bethencourt of CreativeSoul Photography use their skills as artists and photographers to uplift and celebrate unconventional beauty. Many of the striking storytelling portraits are centered around Black girls. One of the couple's latest series does just that while paying tribute to Madam C.J. Walker (1867–1919), an amazing individual who holds the honor of being the “first Black woman millionaire in America.

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February 10, 2022

Quiet Moment of Reflection Wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice

Nearly 32,000 people submitted their votes and now the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award 2021 can be revealed. Cristiano Vendramin took home the top honor. The Italian photographer's image was selected from a list of 25 photographs culled from the 50,000 entries to the 2021 contest. Vendramin's moving photo of nature holds special significance. His evocative image was taken in northern Italy at the Santa Croce Lake.

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