Photojournalism

May 19, 2011

Deep Inside a Bolivian Mine

What would life be like inside a Bolivian mine? Photojournalist Jason Lang (who you may remember from here) gives us a taste of a miner's life through his incredible photos and startling story. (This was originally for a story/photo pitch to National Geographic.) The Cerro Rico Mountain Mine has been in operation since before the Spanish Colonial Period. It is said that eight million African and Indian slaves lost their lives in the mine.

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November 21, 2010

Poignantly Capturing the BP Oil Spill (20 photos)

As an ex-EMT and firefighter with a law degree, Denver, Colorado-based photographer Matt Slaby has a very diverse background. Now, as a professional photographer, his documentary style of shooting shows how his past experiences have all come together. Slaby has an amazing way of finding the true human side of a story, explaining moments that make you feel connected to the people who have actually experienced them.

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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.