The Art of Urban Wildlife: How Julie Hrudová Turns City Birds Into Visual Fables
Photography can make the familiar feel like fiction. In Amsterdam, Julie Hrudová has been photographing grey herons for years, not in the wild but in the middle of the city. Photography Book Spotlight
Malparaíso: A Visual Novel Where Beauty and Decay Collide
Malparaíso rewrites reality with impulse, poetry, and pain. This is not a book about one place or one story. It’s a journey across deserts, cities, and shadows, where everything real begins to feel imagined and everything imagined feels like it might be real. Photography Book Spotlight
Why Michael Kenna Still Shoots Film - and What Japan Taught Him About Patience, Prayer, and Photography
In an age of instant everything, Michael Kenna still waits. He waits for light, for stillness, and for a feeling that can’t be rushed. While most photographers move quickly from shot to shot, Kenna works with film, long exposures, and a deep sense of patience. Photography Book Spotlight
How Alexey Titarenko Turns Cities Into Poetry Using Just a Camera and Time Itself
What if the soul of a city could be photographed? Alexey Titarenko has been trying to answer that question for nearly 50 years. Using long exposure, darkroom techniques, and careful sequencing, he transforms familiar streets into something that feels like memory or even music. Photography Book Spotlight
The Dream and the Decay: Joshua Lutz’s Orange Blossom Trail
This road was once a promise—lined with orange groves, motels, and the dream of a better life. Now, it’s a stretch of fading signs, struggling businesses, and people trying to survive. Joshua Lutz’s Orange Blossom Trail doesn’t just show what’s there; it reveals what’s been lost. Photography Book Spotlight
How a Single Blue Wall Became the Heart of a Visual Diary – Le bateau ivre, Paris by Martin Essl
One blue wall changed the way Martin Essl saw Paris. He walked past it again and again, always at the same time of day, always watching how the light, shadows, and reflections shifted. Photography Book Spotlight
How Eric Meola Turned a Forgotten Archive Into One of the Most Dazzling Photography Books of the Decade
Eric Meola began scanning old negatives just to archive them. But the more images he uncovered, the more he saw a clear thread running through his five-decade career. Light and color were always at the center. Photography Book Spotlight
‘Why Am I Sad’: Dana Stirling’s Poetic Exploration of Loneliness and Resilience
Can photography make sense of emotions words fail to capture Dana Stirling’s Why Am I Sad tries to answer this question by using beautiful and emotional photographs. Her work shows sadness and resilience in a way that everyone can understand, even without words. Photography Book Spotlight
Why Some Photos Feel More Powerful Over Time: Black Box by Dona Ann McAdams
A photo’s true impact isn’t always visible the moment it’s taken. Dona Ann McAdams knows this better than most—she spent five decades capturing protests, underground art, and everyday moments that later became history. Photography Book Spotlight
Photograph What You Care About Before It’s Gone - Faultlines by John Volynchook
Instead of pointing his camera at activists and banners, John Volynchook focused on the earth itself, grass, roots, chalk, water. What looks peaceful at first becomes more powerful the longer you look, especially when you know what’s at stake. Photography Book Spotlight
Rediscovering Wilderness: How Jon Ortner’s Visionary Lens Captures America’s Sacred Lands
The wilderness only reveals its beauty to those who earn it. For Jon Ortner, earning it meant years of hiking through rugged landscapes, braving extreme weather, and navigating some of the most remote corners of America. . .Photography Book Spotlight
These Pictures Feel Like Movie Sets - The Cinematic Magic of David Graham’s Photography
I used to think photos couldn’t evoke true cinematic magic—until I saw David Graham’s work. His photography doesn’t just capture locations; it transforms them into untold stories. Every frame feels like a scene waiting for its actors, its script unwritten but alive with possibility. Photography Book Spotlight
Make It Personal - The Best Photos Start From Within - Jens Krauer’s In Plain Sight Is Proof
Jens Krauer shows that with one camera, one lens, and a strong personal vision, it’s possible to build a serious body of work. He spent ten years walking through cities like New York, Paris, and Istanbul, capturing moments that most people pass by. Photography Book Spotlight
Finding Something Sacred in the Ordinary: How Lisa Barlow’s Holy Land U.S.A. Teaches You to See Through a Camera
A photograph isn’t just about pointing a camera at something, it’s about seeing, understanding, and being part of the moment. Anyone can press a shutter, but not everyone can make an image that feels alive. Photography Book Spotlight
Photographing the Astronomers Who Map the Stars: Daniel Stephen Homer’s Route de la Belle Étoile
Astronomy isn’t just about telescopes and distant galaxies, it’s about the people who spend their nights chasing the unknown. These amateur astronomers, often working from backyards and homemade observatories, have made real contributions to science. Photography Book Spotlight
Inside Casinoland: How Michael Rababy Captured 30 Years of Vegas’s Illusion Factory
For 30 years, Michael Rababy took pictures in casinos across America to document the reality behind their bright images. His photographs clearly show how casinos attract people with shiny lights but mostly take their money. Photography Book Spotlight
Discover the Secrets Behind Kristin Schnell’s Eye-Opening Bird Photography and Creative Vision
Bird photography, when done right, becomes a window into their world—a reflection of fragility, freedom, and survival. Kristin Schnell, through her project Of Cages and Feathers, exemplifies this approach.
Capturing Tomorrow’s History: Why Steve Madden’s The Grind Matters More Than You Think
Every moment that feels ordinary today will become part of the past. The Grind freezes those moments, turning foggy bus windows and crowded commutes into something unforgettable. Photography Book Spotlight