The 3-Part Formula Dotan Saguy Uses to Turn Street Chaos Into Strong PhotographS
Street photography isn't about luck; it's about method. Most photographers walk the streets hoping something interesting will happen in front of their camera. Interviews
How Do You Photograph a Country That Won’t Let You Look? Inside Tariq Zaidi’s North Korea Project
Photographing North Korea means working under constant watch. Two government guides followed London-based photographer Tariq Zaidi everywhere for two years, monitoring every frame he captured. Photography Book Spotlight
Seamus Murphy’s Strange Love Finds Shared Humanity Between Two Nations Once Defined as Enemies
Photography can still reveal what politics hides. In his book Strange Love, Seamus Murphy photographed life in both the United States and Russia. Photography Book Spotlight
The Story Behind ‘Chicken Girl’: How Steve McCoy Captured a Defining Portrait of Skelmersdale
‘Chicken Girl’ vanished, resurfaced, and became a record cover. Steve McCoy took the photograph in Skelmersdale in the 1980s, working with people in their everyday spaces. Story Behind The Photograph
Sandra Cattaneo Adorno and Gulnara Samoilova on Photography, Friendship, and Finding Your Voice
Two photographers prove there's no single path into art. Sandra Cattaneo Adorno picked up her first camera at 60. Gulnara Samoilova fell in love with photography at 15 in Soviet Russia. Interviews
How Jamel Shabazz Turned Prospect Park Into 45 Years of Healing, History, and Hope
Brooklyn's Prospect Park became Jamel Shabazz's classroom, refuge, and legacy. Most photographers chase subjects across cities, but Shabazz found everything he needed in 580 acres of green space. Photography Book Spotlight
How to choose your first lens: Recommendations for student photographers
Choosing your first lens as a beginner photographer marks an exciting milestone in your creative path. Advertorial
From New York Streets to Global Cities: Phil Penman on 30 Years of Iconic Street Photography
Phil Penman has captured 30 years of the world's streets. His camera has documented everything from 9/11 to quiet moments in Tokyo alleyways. Photography Book Spotlight
Gregory Crewdson on Turning Suburban Streets Into Cinematic Worlds of Mystery and Light
Gregory Crewdson makes photos that look like movies.He builds scenes in small American towns where the streets, houses, and people look normal but something feels strange, like a moment from a story you cannot fully explain. Interviews
Holiday Portraits Anywhere: The Right Backdrop for Small Spaces
Holiday photos don’t need a spare room or a truckload of gear. A living room, a hallway, even a corner near a window can turn into a clean little set if the scene is planned with care. Advertorial
Time-Saving Hacks for Photographers Applying to Grants and Competitions
Applying for photography grants and competitions can be both exciting and overwhelming. Between curating your portfolio, writing compelling artist statements, and meeting strict deadlines, it’s easy for photographers to feel stretched thin. Advertorial
How to Apply to Top Photography Schools in 2025-2026
Applying to top photography schools can feel overwhelming, with countless programs, requirements, and deadlines to manage. Advertorial
How Patrick Lefèvre Turned Iceland’s Harsh Winter Into Soft, Dreamlike Photographs
Patrick Lefèvre transforms Iceland’s brutal cold into gentle beauty. His book Vetur shows winter not as a postcard, but as a place of silence, emptiness, and strange softness. Photography Book Spotlight
Inside the White House: A Photographer’s Battle to Make the Shot Trump Refused to Pose For
What happens when the President won’t pose for the cover? It sounds like a small problem, but in the White House it becomes a battle. Story Behind The Photograph
Why Martin Parr Says Most Photographers Overestimate Their Talents
Every bad picture is a step toward a good one. Martin Parr knows this better than most photographers. Interviews
Outside the Dream: Child Poverty in America Stephen Shames
In 1985, photographer Stephen Shames was documenting the quiet crisis of child poverty in the United States. This photograph was made in Ventura County, just north of Los Angeles, where an informal encampment of unhoused families had gathered along the beach. Story Behind The Photograph
Icons8: How 1.4 Million High-Quality Icons Help Designers Ship Projects Faster Without Freelancers
What if one platform replaced all your design assets? Icons8 gives you 1.4 million icons, plus illustrations, photos, and 3D models. Advertorial
Inside the Quiet Turn in Rasmussen’s Work: Beauty That Pulls You Into Violence
The most powerful image sometimes isn’t the one you expect. It can be the photograph that feels small, almost like a mistake. Story Behind The Photograph