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How Paul Nicklen’s Reverence Turns Wildlife Photography Into a Tribute to the Planet
Photography Book Spotlight Martin Kaninsky 11/13/25 Photography Book Spotlight Martin Kaninsky 11/13/25

How Paul Nicklen’s Reverence Turns Wildlife Photography Into a Tribute to the Planet

Every image in Reverence is a love letter to what remains. Paul Nicklen spent three decades photographing polar bears, whales, and fragile ecosystems now disappearing faster than ever. Photography Book Spotlight

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‘Roadside Lights’ in the Blizzard: Eiji Ohashi’s Journey Through Japan’s Frozen Nights
Photography Book Spotlight Martin Kaninsky 11/11/25 Photography Book Spotlight Martin Kaninsky 11/11/25

‘Roadside Lights’ in the Blizzard: Eiji Ohashi’s Journey Through Japan’s Frozen Nights

One winter night, a vending machine guided Eiji Ohashi to safety from a blizzard. What was once just a bright object on the roadside became a symbol of warmth, survival, and human emotion. Photography Book Spotlight

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How Ian Howorth Photographs a Feeling
YouTube Video Martin Kaninsky 11/10/25 YouTube Video Martin Kaninsky 11/10/25

How Ian Howorth Photographs a Feeling

A photo can show what’s there. Ian Howorth’s work shows what can’t be seen, what can only be felt. Through quiet streets, fading light, and ordinary scenes, he turns the visible world into emotion. YouTube Video

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Smoking Chefs by Jan Enkelmann
Photo Essay, newsletter1 Martin Kaninsky 11/10/25 Photo Essay, newsletter1 Martin Kaninsky 11/10/25

Smoking Chefs by Jan Enkelmann

Jan Enkelmann's "Smoking Chefs" provides a glimpse into the lives of Chinatown's kitchen staff in London. Shot mostly at night, the photo essay captures moments of quiet reflection during cigarette breaks, highlighting the chefs' hard work and resilience amidst the area's chaos​

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How a Hollywood Location Scout Turned Real Places into Scenes from Movies That Don’t Exist
Photography Book Spotlight Martin Kaninsky 11/9/25 Photography Book Spotlight Martin Kaninsky 11/9/25

How a Hollywood Location Scout Turned Real Places into Scenes from Movies That Don’t Exist

What makes a photo feel like a film you’ve already seen? Maybe it’s the light that looks borrowed from a dream or a person who seems to be acting without knowing it. Photography Book Spotlight

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The Storm, the Hill, and the Silence: How Olga Karlovac Captured Silence in Motion
Photography Stories Martin Kaninsky 11/7/25 Photography Stories Martin Kaninsky 11/7/25

The Storm, the Hill, and the Silence: How Olga Karlovac Captured Silence in Motion

One snowy night, Olga Karlovac turned silence into a photograph. She walked alone on a small hill above Požega, the snow falling fast and the wind cutting through the dark. Story Behind The Photograph

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How Marshall To Turned Taoist Ghost Stories Into a Haunting Debut Photobook
Photography Book Spotlight Martin Kaninsky 11/5/25 Photography Book Spotlight Martin Kaninsky 11/5/25

How Marshall To Turned Taoist Ghost Stories Into a Haunting Debut Photobook

What happens when a childhood of Taoist ghost stories becomes the foundation of a photobook? For photographer Marshall To, it meant turning memories of rituals, talismans, and frightening tales into something real on the page. Photography Book Spotlight

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Why “Good Photos” Don’t Matter – Alec Soth Explains
YouTube Video Martin Kaninsky 11/4/25 YouTube Video Martin Kaninsky 11/4/25

Why “Good Photos” Don’t Matter – Alec Soth Explains

What makes a photo truly meaningful? In this video, Alec Soth shares why chasing style can be dangerous and why finding your voice matters so much more. YouTube Video

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How AI Is Changing Photography in 2025 — Exploring AI Ease with the Seedream 4.0 Model
Advertorial Martin Kaninsky 11/3/25 Advertorial Martin Kaninsky 11/3/25

How AI Is Changing Photography in 2025 — Exploring AI Ease with the Seedream 4.0 Model

In 2025, the next evolution of photography isn’t about sharper lenses or faster shutters, it’s about artificial intelligence. Advertorial

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Convert Images to Text in 3 Clicks with EaseMate AI
Advertorial Martin Kaninsky 11/3/25 Advertorial Martin Kaninsky 11/3/25

Convert Images to Text in 3 Clicks with EaseMate AI

With​‍​‌‍​‍‌ EaseMate AI, simply three clicks are required to convert an image to text. Just try the fast, accurate, and effortless OCR technology to extract text from any image in a flash. Advertorial

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Giveaway & latest news About Photography
newsletter Martin Kaninsky 11/3/25 newsletter Martin Kaninsky 11/3/25

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.

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Advice for Young Artists: Alec Soth on Finding Joy in Creative Chaos and Experimentation
Photography Book Spotlight Martin Kaninsky 11/3/25 Photography Book Spotlight Martin Kaninsky 11/3/25

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

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In the Orchard at Dusk, A Deer Stepped Into Pia’s Frame
Photography Stories Martin Kaninsky 11/3/25 Photography Stories Martin Kaninsky 11/3/25

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

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How Amani Willett Turned a Childhood of Unprocessed Trauma Into His Most Personal Photography Book Yet
Photography Book Spotlight Martin Kaninsky 11/1/25 Photography Book Spotlight Martin Kaninsky 11/1/25

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

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Eric Meola Made Color His Subject – From India’s Ceremonies to Tornadoes on the Great Plains
Project Interviews Martin Kaninsky 10/28/25 Project Interviews Martin Kaninsky 10/28/25

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

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The Photographer Who Turns Accidents Into Art: Michael Turek on Blended Exposures and Contrails
Project Interviews Martin Kaninsky 10/26/25 Project Interviews Martin Kaninsky 10/26/25

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

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Frederik Rüegger’s I Am a Stranger in This Country Reveals the Last Refuge of Traveller Traditions
Photography Book Spotlight Martin Kaninsky 10/24/25 Photography Book Spotlight Martin Kaninsky 10/24/25

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

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How Steve McCoy Turned “Bad Family Photos” Into An Art Project That Still Makes People Laugh
Photography Stories Martin Kaninsky 10/22/25 Photography Stories Martin Kaninsky 10/22/25

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

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Louis Stettner

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Louis Faurer

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Jan Groover

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