Portrait Photography

April 25, 2022

Grandmother Wears Original Wedding Gown To Celebrate 70th Marriage Anniversary

How many years has the longest-married couple that you know been hitched? Thirty years? Forty years? For wedding photographer Anna Behning, it’s much longer than that. Her grandparents Melvin (91 years old) and Nancy (86 years old) recently celebrated 70 years of marriage. That is an exceptional length of time and deserves to be commemorated in a special way.

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March 31, 2022

Beautiful Portraits Highlight What “Love” Means for People With Down Syndrome

Love knows no bounds, and photographer Hilary Gauld has captured this in a series featuring the relationships of people with Down syndrome. The photo project, titled Love Means, seeks to raise awareness and dispel the misconceptions of those with the genetic disorder. Gauld worked with the Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS) and profiled nine different “love stories” about individuals who either have Down syndrome or are in a relationship with someone who does.

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March 12, 2022

Cinematic Photographs Contain Hidden Storylines Decided on by You

There is a nostalgic quality to Grzegorz Kurzejamski‘s character-driven photographs. These cinematic compositions appear to be taken from a movie or TV show and feature a unique cast with settings to match. At least one story appears to be unfolding within these captivating compositions, and it is up to the viewer to decide what it is.

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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.