Portrait Photography
December 20, 2019

Interview: Anne Geddes Reveals Why She Stopped Taking Her Iconic Photos of Newborns

Renowned photographer Anne Geddes has enjoyed a long, successful career thanks to her legendary photographs of babies. Her iconic photos, which star newborns, have been transformed into best-selling books, calendars, and greeting cards. Particularly throughout the 1990s, Geddes gained international acclaim for her innovative, touching, and whimsical look at children.

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Food Art
December 17, 2019

Food Stylist Crafts Tasty Dishes of Adorably Edible Characters That Pop Off the Plate

Playing with your food is no longer a faux pas—especially when you're as talented as food stylist De Meal Prepper. Her animal-inspired arrangements go beyond your average dinner plate and rise to the level of edible art. Using a combination of rice, vegetable purees, and spices, she forms three-dimensional portraits that look almost too cute to eat. De Meal Prepper forms her food with a realistic style and a painterly touch.

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Animals
December 16, 2019

This Adorable Squirrel Rescued From Hurricane Isaac Is Now an Instagram-Famous Family Pet

Meet Jill, the 7-year-old squirrel who was rescued from Hurricane Isaac back in 2012. During the Louisiana typhoon, she fell out of her nest, so her new owners took her in. It was only supposed to be a temporary solution, but Jill ended up staying—and made herself at home pretty quickly. Seven years on and the adorable furry rodent is now a permanent member of the family—she even has her own Instagram account!

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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.