Portrait Photography

June 14, 2019

Striking Underwater Portraits Reflect Artist’s Own Mental Health Struggles [Interview]

For decades, artist Barbara Cole has captured dynamic photographs of figures floating underwater. Much more than shimmering studies of her subjects, these images often evoke and explore deeper ideas. This approach is reflected in Surfacing, a series of underwater portraits that aims to “open up a dialogue on mental health.” The photographs featured in Surfacing star women submerged in the ocean.

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April 1, 2019

Photographer Captures the Magic of Childhood in Enchanting Portraits of Her Young Sons

Sometimes, discovering your creative calling is a matter of finding the right muse. That was the case for Iwona Podlasińska, an architect who realized her passion for photography when she became a mother. Now, years after kickstarting her career as a photographer, Podlasińska still finds inspiration in the subjects that started it all: her two young sons.

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February 25, 2019

Traveling Photographer Captures Natural Beauty of People Met on Streets of India

Photography affords us the opportunity to travel without ever leaving our home. Adventurous souls like Magdalena Bagrianow use their innate sense of curiosity to reveal new corners of the world to viewers. Originally from Poland and now based in the UK, she traveled to India and shot gorgeous portrait photos of the people that live there. Bagrianow spent months initially exploring the country and meeting the residents in their natural environment.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.