Photojournalism

February 24, 2016

Story Behind the Viral “Handsome Grandfather” is a Sweet Tale of Love and Devotion

When Derek Schwendeman posted a photo of his grandfather to Reddit, he had no idea that it would take the Internet by storm. The black-and-white image is a portrait of his grandfather in 1952 shortly before he deployed to Korea. In it, the young man dons military attire with a charming grin and twinkling eyes, so fellow Redditors couldn't help but notice his dashing good looks.

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April 8, 2015

What Turning 30 Years Old Means to People Around the World

For many people, turning 30 years old is a significant milestone. To some, it marks the end of youth, while others see it as the beginning of mature adulthood. Paris-based photographer Stephane Domingues, who turned 30 himself in December 2013, regards the 30s as a time to be assertive and confident after a period of self-discovery in your 20s.

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June 10, 2014

Touching Portraits of People Facing Death with Acceptance and Peace

Los Angeles-based photographer Andrew George's series Right Before I Die is a powerful meditation on life and loss, featuring touching portraits of ordinary people living out their final moments in the face of impending death. Although the end of life is a concept that humans have struggled to confront for thousands of years, the terminally ill subjects of these photos are no longer afraid of dying.

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November 12, 2012

Portraits of Soldiers Before, During, and After War

Photographer Lalage Snow, who is currently based in Kabul, Afghanistan, embarked on an 8-month-long project titled We Are The Not Dead featuring portraits of British soldiers before, during, and after their deployment in Afghanistan. Similar to Claire Felicie's series of monochromatic triptychs, Snow captures the innocent expressions of these men transformed into gaunt, sullen faces in less than a year.

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