Photography

December 18, 2024

Intimate Photos Explore the Real and Raw Emotions of Childbirth in Home Births Photo Book

When America first went into lockdown during the pandemic in 2020, photographer Maggie Shannon followed midwives as they helped women navigate the birthing process from their own homes. Starting in Los Angeles and moving to the Midwest, Shannon traveled around the country to document the raw emotion of the birthing experience. Now, the award-winning series has been transformed into a book.

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December 16, 2024

Epic Snow Tiger Battle Wins 2024 Nature Photographer of the Year

An epic tussle between two snow leopard siblings won the 2024 Nature  Photographer of the Year (NPOTY). The striking image, taken in northern India, garnered Italian photographer Paolo Della Rocca top honors in a highly competitive contest. The judges were not only blown away by the technical excellence of the photograph, but Della Rocca's tenacity to reach the location high in the snowy mountains of India's Spiti Valley.

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December 11, 2024

Funny Winners of the 2024 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

A wily squirrel entering a hollow tree has won the 2024 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. The image, taken by Milko Marchetti, beat out a record number of entries in the tenth edition of the contest. Over 9,000 delightful wildlife photos were entered into the fiercely competitive contest, with only a few points separating the top five entries.

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December 9, 2024

Up-Close Photos of Whale Eyes and Other Intimate Images by a Photographer Living at Sea [Interview]

In 2016, photographer Rachel Moore left city life behind to embark on a voyage that would let her live on the high seas. Life aboard the Agápē Nui has brought her closer to the ocean and the creatures that inhabit it. Now a Sony, GoPro,  and PADI ambassador, her work documenting marine life combines her studies in marine biology with her creative photography.

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