Photographers

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, […]

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 […]

Photographers in nearly all genres have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Last week, we featured the work of Dániel Horváth, who’s dealt with the sudden drop in work by photographing the empty streets of his home city, Budapest. This week, we’re highlighting the creativity of Caroline White, a portrait photographer in Los Angeles […]

Many street photographers focus on people, but photographing strangers isn’t the only option in street photography. You can create striking street photos by focusing on animals, plants, and objects instead. Far from being dull and emotionless, these subjects can express feelings ranging from love and curiosity to irritation and loneliness. This approach to street photography […]

As a photographer, your portfolio website is your business card in the digital world. An online presence is necessary for showing your work to the world and reaching potential clients. That’s why it’s important for every photographer to carefully think about the design and content of their portfolio website. Here are some tips to consider […]

Common starlings are medium-sized birds that can look dull at first glance. They’re not colorful enough to attract attention, and they’re not large or dark enough to create striking silhouettes like ravens do. However, what they lack independently, they make up for when they fly together in a swarm. Then, they become an incredible mass […]

Originally from the UK, David Smith has made New York City his home for the past 20 years. Although he only recently began taking photos of the city, he already has a strong style and portfolio of interesting images. He’s developed a unique way of looking at the city – namely, through its reflections. In addition […]

Xiao Yang is a Chinese photographer who loves night photography, urban exploration, and light painting. Combining the three, she creates surreal works of art that look like scenes from science fiction. She’s especially drawn to abandoned buildings and concrete monuments, places that are “empty and eerily quiet at night in darkness.” Currently based in Spain, […]

Elizabeth Sallee Bauer hasn’t always been a family photographer. Years ago, she worked as a pastry chef, but then she and her husband moved to Wisconsin, far away from family, and she took up photography as a way to stay connected despite the distance. Staying connected has been especially important because they have three children. […]