“Wasteland with Lion”. © Nick Brandt Courtesy of Edwynn Houk Gallery, New York To celebrate Earth Day 2022, we’re revisiting some of our favorite environmental stories and interviews from the PopPhoto archives. Nick Brandt’s 2016 photo book, Inherit the Dust, was his visual cry of anguish about the looming apocalypse for animals habitats in Africa.… Continue reading Nick Brandt’s panoramas put the clash between wildlife and urbanity in stark relief
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How Getty covers championship basketball with a small army of cameras—and robots
Jalen Wilson #10 of the Kansas Jayhawks shoots the ball as Brady Manek #45 of the North Carolina Tar Heels defends in the first half of the game during the 2022 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament National Championship. Jamie Squire/Getty Images Jamie Squire has been shooting for Getty Images for 27 years. Now a Senior Staff… Continue reading How Getty covers championship basketball with a small army of cameras—and robots
Alec Soth on the serendipity of getting sidetracked
Ames, Iowa. Alec Soth Alec Soth has just released a new book, A Pound of Pictures, which is a collection of photos made between 2018 and 2021 as he traveled across the US. The project was initially supposed to follow Abraham Lincoln’s funeral train. But the original plan derailed and it became something more personal.… Continue reading Alec Soth on the serendipity of getting sidetracked
Landscape photographer Michael Kenna on viewing old work with fresh eyes, and the joys of the analog process
Draped Boats, North Whitby, Yorkshire, England. 1986. © Michael Kenna Photography In March 2020, when COVID-19 led to worldwide lockdowns, Michael Kenna had a full calendar of trips and exhibits planned for the months to come. Instead, he found himself stuck at home with nowhere to go. Rather than taking new photos, he went back… Continue reading Landscape photographer Michael Kenna on viewing old work with fresh eyes, and the joys of the analog process
Gregory J. Peterson on capturing an empty New York City one bike ride at a time
One Liberty Plaza and Isamu Noguchi Sculpture. May 14, 2020, 4:43 pm. Gregory J. Peterson Nearly two years ago, New York City, like much of the rest of the world, went “on pause” as COVID-19 cases soared and hospitals became overwhelmed by the influx of the sick. Broadway went dark, museums shuttered their doors, restaurants,… Continue reading Gregory J. Peterson on capturing an empty New York City one bike ride at a time
Martin Parr on collecting photobooks, shooting tennis, and the challenges of modern street photography
Tennis, from the Martin Parr’s recent photobook “Match Point.” Roland Garros, Paris, France, 2016. © Martin Parr / Magnum Photos Martin Parr’s photography is instantly recognizable. He zeroes in on the foibles of everyday life, focusing on people in their natural surroundings, highlighting the quirkiness of their lives. A Magnum photographer since 1994, Parr has… Continue reading Martin Parr on collecting photobooks, shooting tennis, and the challenges of modern street photography
Motorsports photographer Jamey Price on how to shoot a 24-hour endurance race
A 24-hour long race ends up being closer to a 40-hour workday for the photographers covering it, like Jamey. Jamey Price Jamey Price is a professional motorsports photographer with well over a decade of experience capturing things that go “zoom.” He’s photographed some of the biggest automotive racing events in the world, with work published… Continue reading Motorsports photographer Jamey Price on how to shoot a 24-hour endurance race
Veteran photo editor Jim Colton on how all those Olympic photos get processed
Journalists working in the press room at the 2022 Olympic Games. Maja Hitij/Getty Images Capturing photos at the Olympic Games is truly an Olympian-level effort, from packing the right gear to scouting positions and getting indelible shots in all kinds of weather conditions. It doesn’t stop at the camera, though. With a worldwide audience watching,… Continue reading Veteran photo editor Jim Colton on how all those Olympic photos get processed
Photojournalist David Butow on documenting the intersection of culture & politics
Candidate Donald Trump obscured by a teleprompter, Ohio, early November 2016. © David Butow/BRINK/Redux For more than three decades, California-based photojournalist David Butow has covered global conflict zones from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, from Burma to Iraq. In 2016, he sensed that the biggest hotspot in the world was in his own nation: He relocated to… Continue reading Photojournalist David Butow on documenting the intersection of culture & politics
How to take Instagram-worthy photos of your home
Vivian Johnson Taking photos of your home that you’re proud of enough to share on Instagram can be a daunting task. Making an indoor scene look dreamily drool-worthy takes a special balance of focal length, composition, and exposure. Oakland, California-based photographer Vivian Johnson has some tips gleaned from her years of experience working with professional… Continue reading How to take Instagram-worthy photos of your home