Portrait Photography

February 4, 2025

Award-Winning Pet Photographer Now Teaches Others the Tricks of the Trade [Interview]

Award-winning pet photographer Belinda Richards is known for her extraordinary ability to capture the souls of the animals that she photographs. From whimsical cats to growing puppies, she has an uncanny ability to draw the best out of people's pets. Combined with her technical photography skills, this makes her finished work a cherished piece of art for any pet lover. Aside from her photography, Richards is also a skilled teacher.

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October 27, 2024

Identical Quadruplets Bring Four Times the Charm to Their Very Own Newborn Photoshoot

On May 1, Mercedes and Jonathan Sandhu beat some crazy odds. The Houston-based couple became parents to identical quadruplets, something doctors estimate happens in about one in 15 million pregnancies. While it's customary to mark the arrival of a new baby with an adorable photoshoot, this one was bound to be four times as special. Luckily, photographer Tiffany Daniel was up for the challenge.

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July 26, 2024

Striking Animal Portraits Capture “Humanlike” Poses Full of Personality

Photographer Vincent Lagrange doesn't take your standard animal portrait. His remarkable images don't just capture the details of each animal's anatomy, but also strike much deeper into their unique characters. His new book, Between Us: Animal Portraits, hones in on the connection between himself and his animal models as he takes these evocative images. Working from his Antwerp studio with the help of biologists, veterinarians, and zoo keepers, Lagrange moves slowly and deliberately.

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June 7, 2024

Young Cancer Survivors Reunite for Poignant Portrait 10 Years After Their First Remission Photo

Ten years ago, three girls posed for a beautiful portrait that wound up making the rounds online and gaining a lot of praise and support for the brave girls. Six-year-old Rheann Franklin, 4-year-old Ainsley Peters, and 3-year-old were battling cancer at the time, but embraced each other to send a message: “Sometimes strength comes in knowing you're not alone.

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