Portrait Photography

April 17, 2024

Portraits Capture the Colorful Faces of Pilgrims During an Important Hindu Festival

In March, Egyptian travel photographer Yasser Alaa Mobarak traveled to Kathmandu's Pashupatinath Temple during the sacred Hindu festival of Maha Shivaratri. While there, he executed a wonderful portrait series that captures the souls of the religious ascetics who were celebrating at the temple. Maha Shivaratri is an annual festival honoring the deity Shiva. In Nepal, it is considered a national holiday and is celebrated at all of the country's temples.

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February 20, 2024

Adorable Portraits of Senior Dogs Still Full of Adorable Personality

Australian pet photographer Belinda Richards of Frog Dog Studios is known for her ability to highlight the soul of her furry subjects. The results are images that become cherished keepsakes of these animals' owners. This is particularly true of the senior dogs that Richards photographs, many of whom have been in their family's lives for over a decade.

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January 9, 2024

Stunning Portraits of Hollywood’s Biggest Stars at the 2024 Golden Globes

The Golden Globes are all about Hollywood glamour. This inspires celebrities to go all out with their outfits, mixing timeless fashion with some playful touches. To immortalize their memorable looks, stars stopped by the official Golden Globes portrait studio. There, photographer Dan Doperalski captured some stunning portraits of the night's biggest stars.

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November 22, 2023

Photographer Attends Powwows To Take Evocative Portraits of Native Americans in Full Regalia

Over the last year, Montana-based photographer Clark Dunbar has been shooting portraits of Native Americans in traditional dress while attending powwows. The evocative portraits give a wonderful glimpse into the pride the participants have for their traditions while also highlighting their unique personalities. Dunbar embarked on this project, which he calls The PowWow Portrait Series, after looking for a way to diversify and update his portfolio.

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