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Striking Photos of Bedouins by the American Colony

September 22, 2020 · Stephanie Kay-Kok

Egyptian camel transport

At the turn of the 19th century, a group of utopian Christians moved from the United States and Sweden to Jerusalem, where they started a self-sufficient community called the American Colony. Unexpectedly, this community also ended up being highly influential as photographers in the Middle East in the early 20th century. It might seem strange, […]

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The Past and Future of Stock Photography

September 1, 2020 · Stephanie Kay-Kok

Spaceman making peace sign

In recent years, stock photography has become a contentious topic among professional photographers. Some professionals have embraced the industry, viewing it as an opportunity to make money. Others are less optimistic about the industry, as it makes licensing photos as cheap as possible, devaluing the hard work and creativity of photographers. But there’s one thing […]

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Historical Photos of Child Labor by Lewis Wickes Hine

August 27, 2020 · Stephanie Kay-Kok

Lewis Wickes Hine - girl spinner looking out window

Historical photographers like Lewis Wickes Hine can be a huge inspiration for photographers wanting to make a difference in the world. Even though they took photos long before digital cameras hit the market, their images, techniques, and integrity can help guide photographers even today. Though Hine was never famous in his time, his work was […]

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Beautiful Pictures of Earth from Space

June 15, 2020 · Stephanie Kay-Kok

Hurricane Lane from the ISS

Earth is a beautiful, dynamic “blue marble,” and satellites like the Suomi NPP capture images of it multiple times a day. Thanks to the NASA Earth Observatory and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, we can view many of these awe-inspiring pictures online. In this post, we’ve put together some gorgeous pictures of Earth from space, […]

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