Photography

June 5, 2020

Side-By-Side Photos Reveal Stunning Connection Between Ballet Dancers and Blooming Flowers

Dance has always been a big part of Yulia Artemyeva‘s life. The photographer spent the majority of her childhood and youth involved with ballet. Thanks to a clever photo project, Artemyeva was able to relive memories of her youth as she created a series that juxtaposed ballet dancers and flowers. The innovative black and white photographs place graceful dancers next to blooms that appear to mimic their movements.

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May 25, 2020

Playful Duo Captures the Fun and Joy of Interacting With Architecture

Creative duo Daniel Rueda and Anna Devís find wonder in seemingly ordinary places. As two former architects, they incorporate elements of buildings into their whimsical compositions in which a model (often Devís) is perfectly coordinated with different facades or blends into the scenery. “Our backgrounds in architecture have completely shaped our way of seeing the world,” Rueda tells My Modern Met.

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May 19, 2020

Ethereal Portraits Highlight the Unique Beauty of a Girl With Albinism and Heterochromia

When Chechen photographer Amina Arsakova spotted a picture of 11-year-old Amina Ependieva in a shopping center, she was immediately intrigued by the young girl’s unique beauty. This is because Ependieva has two rare genetic conditions: albinism and heterochromia. The former is a condition that reduces the amount of melanin pigment in the skin, eyes, and hair, while the latter is a difference in coloration of the iris.

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May 11, 2020

Adorable Photos of Harvest Mice Frolicking in Tulips Will Make You Smile

If you're looking to put a smile on your face, look no further than these photos of adorable harvest mice frolicking in tulips. Taken by professional photographer Miles Herbert of CaptiveLight Photography, the pictures capture the playful personalities of these little creatures. Harvest mice are already cute on their own, but pairing them with vibrant tulips somehow enhances their charm. Photography comes naturally to Herbert, whose father worked for Kodak.

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