Portrait Photography

March 22, 2023

Striking Photos Document Lives of Indigenous People Most Impacted by Climate Change [Interview]

Kenyan photographer Migwa Nthiga is shedding light on Indigenous culture in his evocative series of portraits, Walks Of Life. For the series, Nthiga followed Indigenous Nilotic people as they went about their daily activities. Living close to Lake Turkana in Northern Kenya, these people have faced increasing hardship due to recurring droughts in the area. By taking their portraits, Nthiga hopes to shed light on this beautiful culture and the struggles provoked by the climate crisis.

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February 21, 2023

Artist Travels Across the U.S. To Capture Portraits and Ask for Life Advice From 1,000 Strangers Along the Way [Interview]

Many people avoid talking to strangers, but not artist and storyteller Imran Nuri. He designed an entire project that centers around talking to people he doesn’t know. Over the course of an epic road trip that had him traversing all of the 48 contiguous U.S. states, he set—and met—a goal of photographing 1,000 strangers while asking each person their best advice on life.

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January 11, 2023

Man Remarkably Takes Picture of Himself Every Single Day for 15 Years

Perusing photo albums is a fun way to look back on years past; seeing what friends and family looked like so long ago, the clothes you’d all wear, the adventures you’d have. For Jordan Wilson, he wanted something a bit more accurate and tangible. At just 13 years old, he decided he would take a picture of himself every single day. And for the next 15 years, he did just that.

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December 8, 2022

100 Top Photographers Are Selling Their Art to Raise Money for the Environment

Just in time for the holidays, 100 of today's finest photographers and conservationists have come together. Through Vital Impacts, a non-profit led by award-winning photographer Ami Vitale and visual journalist Eileen Mignoni, they are selling stunning images to support international conservation efforts. Both limited-edition and open-edition photos are available from respected photographers like Christian Vizl, Shaaz Jung, and Xavi Bou, as well as legendary conservationist Jane Goodall.

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