Portrait Photography

August 11, 2021

Photographer Hikes to Iceland’s Erupting Volcano 25 Times to Take Epic Selfies

Fascinated by the connection between human beings and nature, Anna Isabella Christensen began her photography journey several years ago. Christensen specializes in self-portrait photography and takes her camera with her as she goes on hikes. When she feels inspired, she puts on the dress that she carries with her and gets to work. While this practice has produced some incredible work, nothing is more spectacular than her recent selfie series in Iceland.

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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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February 18, 2021

Photographer Spends 7 Years Capturing Beautiful Portraits of Redheads Around the World [Interview]

Whether you’re self-conscious of your height or hate the shape of your nose, we all have hang-ups about how we look. But it’s our physical differences that make us beautiful. Each person has their own unique features. However, there’s one particular physical trait that is especially rare. Just 1-2% of the world's population has natural red hair.

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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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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.