Portrait Photography

January 18, 2019

Simple Portraits Reveal the Unique Personalities of the Animal Kingdom

Photographer Randal Ford believes that every animal has a story to tell. This compassionate perspective is at the core of his ongoing Animal Portrait Collection, a striking series that explores his subjects' unique personalities and behaviors. Each revealing photograph features a single animal strategically shot against a stark black or white backdrop.

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December 18, 2018

Photos of Identical Quadruplet Girls Show They’re as Adorable as They Are Rare

Alberta-based photographer Cassandra Jones of Noelle Mirabella Photography specializes in taking fine art photographs of little ones. In her charming photographs, Jones focuses on capturing the “wonder and beauty” of childhood. While this loving approach is evident in all of her work, it is abundantly apparent in a shoot starring the Webb siblings, Canada's famous identical quadruplets. Abigail, Mckayla, Emily, and Grace were born in 2016.

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November 28, 2018

Funny Photos of Dogs Concentrating on Catching Treats in Mid-Air

Photographer Christian Vieler captures canines’ moments of bliss, frozen in time. For years, he’s snapped portraits of pooches as they attempt to catch tasty treats in their mouths. The charming images are a humorous depiction of dogs as they track the morsels and bare their teeth in anticipation of the delicious snack. Although it feels like we’re watching the events unfold in slow motion, these micro expressions happen in just a split second.

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November 1, 2018

Interview: Photographer Captures Powerful Portraits of Marginalized Children in Bangladesh

Bangladeshi photographer Mou Aysha is using her skills to spotlight the plight of street children in her country. Through moving portraits of children in Dhaka and the Bangladeshi countryside, Aysha gives a voice to those who are often unheard. Aysha, who views her photography as a humanitarian way to enact change, has cultivated a strong following on Instagram, with over 31,000 supporters.

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