Portrait Photography

March 29, 2018

Interview: Nature Photographer Humanizes Wild Animals in Strikingly Dramatic Portraits

With an emphasis on showcasing the “brilliance, beauty, and fragility of the natural world,” British photographer George Wheelhouse specializes in striking depictions of wildlife. In his twin series, On Black and On White, Wheelhouse employs extreme lighting and creative in-camera techniques to capture revealing portraits of animals. Each creature featured in On Black and On White is artistically illuminated against a stark backdrop.

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February 11, 2018

Photographer Creates Jigsaw Puzzles to Reveal Subtle Differences Between Identical Twins

London-based fine art photographer Alma Haser is known for turning traditional portrait photography into eye-catching, futuristic imagery. Using various manipulation techniques, such as three-dimensional paper folding and carefully constructed collage, the resulting surreal portraits blur the line between reality and fantasy. For her latest project titled Within 15 Minutes, Haser explores her fascination with identical twins by creating jigsaw puzzles portraits that reveal the subtle differences between them.

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January 24, 2018

Powerful Portraits Highlight the Importance of African Immigrants in the Western World

Filmmaker turned photographer Dagmar Van Weeghel examines culture and identity through portraits of African immigrants in a series titled Diaspora. These non-models, swathed in clothing inspired by pre-19th century Orientalist art, pose proudly, displaying a quiet elegance that is timeless. And through these images, Van Weeghel pushes us to reconsider our own preconceived notions of what it means to be African in the West.

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January 3, 2018

Photographer Uses IKEA Products to Create Costumes for Rembrandt-Inspired Photo Shoot

With some ingenuity and inspiration from the past, Norwegian photographer Stig Håvard Dirdal created a memorable Christmas greeting for local clients, Stavanger Foto. Dirdal had worked with the small camera shop, located on the west coast of Norway, in 2015 to create a clever holiday card that went viral, but this year he turned to a master of classical painting—Rembrandt—for inspiration.

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