The 10 Winning Photographs From The Hasselblad Masters Awards 2016
Every year the photo contest Hasselblad Masters Awards 2016, organized by the prestigious brand, rewards the best images through categories like Wildlife, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Art, Fashion or Architecture. This year again, the jury composed of 23 of the industry’s most respected photographers and established editors had the difficult task of selecting the winners from the thousands of photographs presented. Here: Ali Rajabi, Winner 2016 Street/Urban (Hasselblad Masters’ Competition) Continue reading »
Beautiful Photographs By Brock Elbank In Tribute To Freckles
‘Freckles’ is a series of beautiful portraits, which pay tribute to freckles with some powerful and contrasted images. These photographs are part of the new project by Brock Elbank, who wants to achieve 150 portraits for his next exhibition in 2017. Continue reading »
Photographer Captures Intimate And Unguarded Portraits Of Porn Stars
Photographer Roger Kisby has shot a series of intimate portraits of porn stars in their unguarded moments.
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Wonderful Color Photos Of American People In The 1950s
Here is a wonderful photograph collection of people in America taken by photographer Stevel in the 1950s. Continue reading »
The Breathtaking Geometry Of America From Above
Jeffrey Milstein‘s (previously) ‘Parks and Recreation’ series explores sites of leisure and enjoyment in the U.S., captured from a helicopter. Continue reading »
Amazing Photos Of Mongolian Kazakhs Hunting With Eagles
Kazakh nomads have been grazing their livestock in Mongolia for hundreds of years. Fascinated by the bond between hunter and eagle, photographer Palani Mohan has spent the last few years documenting the burkitshi. Mohan’s photos of the landscape, isolation of the hunt, and most of all the trusting relationship between man and bird, convey the importance that the eagle plays in their lives. (Photo by Palani Mohan)
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The Illuminati Surrealist Ball: Extraordinarily Odd Photographs From A Rothschild Party In 1972
It’s December 12 1972, the night at which Marie-Hélène de Rothschild held her famous Surrealist Ball at Ferrières. As you can probably guess by her surname, she was a member of the ultra-wealthy Rothschild banking family. Few made the guest-list but if you did, it was the ultimate seal of approval from Parisian high-society. Continue reading »
Sparkling City Of Moscow Celebrates Orthodox Christmas In A Magical Flurry Of Snow And Light
Photographer Kristina Makeeva masterfully uses her camera to capture the magic of Moscow during the winter season. On January 7th, she continued to do so while celebrating Orthodox Christmas—not by going to church, but by visiting Russia’s iconic sites to reflect on her country’s beauty and history. At Moscow’s Red Square, Kremlin, and the locations of many spectacular light displays, Makeeva engaged with these dreamy settings filled with a flurry of bright lights and colorful energy. Continue reading »
This Fascinating Photo Project Shows How Much Family Means To Every Single One Of Us
Family is the most precious thing people have. Michele Crowe, an American photographer, shows in her photo project just how different and varied families across the globe can be. At the same time, though, families are very much alike in the love that is shared within them. Here’s a look at families from all over the world. Continue reading »
These Action Shots Show Talented Athletes Practicing Yoga Poses In Iconic City Locations
The amazing snaps were taken by photographer Kristina Kashtanova at urban street locations in the UK and New York. The talented yogis are seen striking mind-boggling poses in the most unusual settings. Continue reading »
“The Family Of Man”: 503 Images By 273 Photographers From 68 Countries
“The Family of Man” opened at The Museum of Modern Art in January 1955 and was curated by Edward Steichen. It was groundbreaking in its scope – 503 images by 273 photographers from 68 countries – as well as in the numbers of people who experienced it on its tour through 88 venues in 37 countries. The touring exhibit drew over 9 million people and the accompanying catalog sold over 2.5 million copies. Continue reading »
30 Captivating Historical Photographs Which You Need To See
The best old photos are the ones you can look at for hours at a time. We gathered a few of them here, for your enjoyment. Continue reading »
Photographer Continues Quest To Document The Diversity Of Beauty Around The World
A year ago, we shared here (and here) the incredible story of Mihaela Noroc — a photographer who quit her job, withdrew her savings, and embarked on a mission to capture portraits of women from every country in the world. The ambitious, ongoing project highlights beauty that exists everywhere, in densely-populated cities as well as remote villages. Continue reading »
Photo Series Shows That More Symmetrical Doesn’t Mean More Beautiful
What is it that constitutes beauty? Is it the completely unique aspects to a person, perhaps their imperfections, or is it symmetry that makes a person beautiful? Continue reading »
Woman’s Hilarious Parody Portraits Recreate Popular Celebrity Instagram Photos
Comedian Celeste Barber set out to prove that while celebrity Instagram photos may be interesting to look at and admire, they aren’t always realistic. She created the #CelesteChallengeAccepted project that follows her as she attempts to recreate some of the most unique social media snapshots of famous actors, musicians, and TV personalities. Continue reading »
We’re No Angels, But We’re Still Wonderful
Lane Bryant, a company that produces clothes for larger women, has launched what it’s calling the #ImNoAngel campaign, which seeks to show that all women are sexy and that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. Continue reading »
Stylish New Yorkers Pose For Portraits With Their Bikes
New York is a bike-friendly place where anyone can hop on a 2-wheeled vehicle and zip right past the taxis and all around town. In a city where all kinds of people sport all kinds of bikes, photographer Sam Polcer decided to document the wide range of personalities across the five boroughs in his series, called ‘Preferred Mode.’ Continue reading »
Photographer Merges Hundreds Of Images To Create A Chaotic Over-Populated World
With many experts predicting that the world population will hit 11 billion by 2100, Boston-based photographer Pelle Cass‘s fascinating series Selected People might be a stark warning of what’s to come. Continue reading »
Neil Zeller’s Snaps Were Taken Across Canada, Where He Photographs The Northern Lights Dancing Across A Dark Night Sky
Neil Zeller‘s snaps were taken across Canada, where he photographs the northern lights dancing across a dark night sky. In one stunning shot, Zeller even manages to capture a flash of lightning beneath a storm cell while an aurora gives off a magnificent green glow. The photographer, from Calgary, Alberta, describes himself as a night person, and became interested in night photography about 10 years ago. Continue reading »
Beaming 93-Year-Old Gleefully Models Granddaughter’s Colorful Weavings
Artist Chinami Mori weaves delightfully colorful creations, her cheerful 93-year-old grandmother models them, and together they’re a match made in Instagram heaven. Continue reading »
Photographer Captures The Power And Magic Of The Human Body In Motion And The Spirit Of Dance
Moscow-based photographer Alexander Yakovlev has an amazing talent for conveying the elegant, refined energy of dancers. His stunning studio portraits capture dancers mid-pose, exuding a grace and power that is fortified by the primarily black and white aesthetic and clean scene compositions. Yakovlev’s photography provides viewers the opportunity to fully appreciate the majesty of a moving human body frozen in time, each image radiating an intangible element that makes it hard to look away. Continue reading »
7 Fantastic Pieces Of Advice For Taking Photos On The Beach
1. Raise your chin, straighten your shoulders — and smile!
Thousands of people love posing for holiday photographs on the beach every year. But often, not everyone is happy with how they turn out. Here are seven simple rules to help you get the most professional-looking photographs you’ve ever taken. Continue reading »
‘Know Where You Stand’: Photographer Fuses 4 Historical Events With Present-Day Images
When The History Channel needed a worldwide branding campaign, they turned to Seth Taras, an award-winning, self-taught American artist/photographer. Seth went on to create Know Where You Stand, a stunning mash up of historical photograph negatives overlaid into modern times. Seriously, imagine how much more impact the past could have if you took a trip to a place like Paris or Berlin and realized you were standing in Adolf Hitler’s shadow.
The four Know Where You Stand photographs — which won the Cannes Lion Award for best brand campaign — are simply stunning. A reminder how dramatically the world can change even when the landmarks stay the same. Continue reading »
Meet Georgina Burke, The Plus-Size Model Who’s Changing The Game
Stunning Aussie model Georgina Burke makes an outspoken case for plus-size inclusion as the face for C-Heads Magazine by the photographer Lauren Engel. Continue reading »
