How AI Is Changing Photography in 2025 — Exploring AI Ease with the Seedream 4.0 Model
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Giveaway & latest news About Photography
November's newsletter features Alec Soth on meaningful photography, plus insights from Eric Meola, Phil Penman, Richard Misrach, and more. Book giveaway inside.
Advice for Young Artists: Alec Soth on Finding Joy in Creative Chaos and Experimentation
Even the most accomplished artists feel like beginners sometimes. Drawing from years of experience and his visits to art programs across the United States, Soth offers a rare glimpse into the struggles and joys of making art at any stage of life. Photography Book Spotlight
In the Orchard at Dusk, A Deer Stepped Into Pia’s Frame
In the orchard at dusk, Pia pressed the shutter. Pia Guilmoth had been standing there for a long time, waiting without knowing what might happen. Story Behind The Photograph
How Amani Willett Turned a Childhood of Unprocessed Trauma Into His Most Personal Photography Book Yet
Can a photo book capture the weight of unspoken trauma? Amani Willett believes it can. Photography Book Spotlight
Eric Meola Made Color His Subject – From India’s Ceremonies to Tornadoes on the Great Plains
What turns a childhood magic trick into fifty years of legendary photography? For Eric Meola, it started in a basement darkroom at age twelve. Interviews
The Photographer Who Turns Accidents Into Art: Michael Turek on Blended Exposures and Contrails
Michael Turek shows us a way of seeing how photography can be playful and serious at the same time. This interview explores the ideas, experiments, and stories behind his work. Interviews
Frederik Rüegger’s I Am a Stranger in This Country Reveals the Last Refuge of Traveller Traditions
Traveller traditions survive in horse fairs, and Frederik Rüegger documented them. These events are the last places where Europe's nomadic communities can live without restrictions. Photography Book Spotlight
How Steve McCoy Turned “Bad Family Photos” Into An Art Project That Still Makes People Laugh
When Bad Pictures Make Great Stories. Steve McCoy started photographing his family in ordinary, sometimes funny situations. Story Behind The Photograph
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