Portrait Photography

January 3, 2022

Photographer Mom Takes Fairytale Portraits of Her Kids to Show Timeless Magic of Childhood

Every day might not seem magical, but photographer Elena Shumilova has a penchant for making it feel enchanting with her dreamy portraiture. For years, she has been snapping photos of her family’s life around her home in the countryside of the Tver region in Russia. The images feature her kids as they explore the idyllic surroundings, often accompanied by furry and feathered friends. Shumilova’s photographic techniques help cultivate a fairytale feeling in her work.

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November 1, 2021

Photographer Shares Behind-the-Scenes Peek at How His Magical Photos Begin

Great photographers can make an image look effortless. But often, if you look behind the scenes, you'll realize just how imperfect their photos were and the magic they employed to make the final form a reality. Photographer Ibor Edosa Victor gives us a peek behind the curtain in his start-to-finish series of photos. In one image, Victor shares the setup for the photo, which often seems less than ideal for creating a great picture.

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March 8, 2021

Photographer Captures Portraits of “Childhood” From All Around the World

Though we all go through childhood, it's safe to say that not all childhood experiences are universal. Italian photographer Massimo Bietti travels around the globe experiencing unique cultures and snapping extraordinary portraits of childhood along the way. Each image captures intangible qualities that lend a sense of character and connection to his subjects.

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December 20, 2020

Black Mothers Act Out Their Fears of Holding Limp Bodies of Their Sons in the U.S.

Photographer Jon Henry uses his artistic voice to offer a moving perspective on the murder of Black people by U.S. police. His series Stranger Fruit—named after the Billie Holiday song—depicts mothers with their sons as they reenact a scenario that is a very real fear for Black families in America. The photos feature sons, lifelessly draped in their mothers’ arms, in a pietà-esque pose that recalls works from art history.

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