“My intention is to get the viewer interested in what the model is thinking,” says Dorota Gorecka of Poland when I ask her what gets people so engrossed in her portraits of women. She began playing with photography equipment in the unused studio at the advertising agency she worked at. Spending more and more time… Continue reading Dorota Gorecka Fell In Love With Photography Using An Empty Studio
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Infraland By Paolo Pettignani Shows Landscapes In A Unique Way
“When you dedicate passion and consistency to what you do, the rewards will come by themselves,” reveals Paolo Pettignani of Italy about his commitment to his craft. Known as one of the leading photographers in the contemporary field of infrared photography, in person, he’s reserved and prefers to let his work speak for itself.
Dominik Schulze Reminds Us of Why We Love Street Photography
“This photo almost wasn’t taken at all,” the photographer Dominik Schulze tells me. Three years ago, he was on his way home to Dresden, Germany, after a trip to Hamburg, when two young women entered his six-seater train compartment in Berlin. They’d picked up some food, and after they ate, they rested sleepily in each… Continue reading Dominik Schulze Reminds Us of Why We Love Street Photography
How Two Women Think Street Photography Will Evolve
Street photography has grown in popularity in recent years. As cameras became more accessible and social media became integrated into our daily lives, more people fancied trying their hand at photography. Street photography, although difficult in practice, is extremely easy to access. Once you have a camera, you only need to step onto the street… Continue reading How Two Women Think Street Photography Will Evolve
From Russia With Love: The Best Russian Photographers We’ve Featured
Russia is home to around 115 million people. The country is full of mountainous zones and exquisitely designed buildings, making it perfect for locals to learn the craft. Many Russian photographers have left their nest and gone elsewhere, but they’re still flying the flag for their home nation, showing the rest of the world that… Continue reading From Russia With Love: The Best Russian Photographers We’ve Featured
The Best Articles For Improving Your Food Photography Skills
Food. It’s what humans need to survive. That’s the basic description, at least. The reality is food is much more than a necessity; it’s a cultural celebration of life. Thankfully, societies all around the world have rejected a one size fits all approach to cuisine, instead opting for a “this is our way of doing… Continue reading The Best Articles For Improving Your Food Photography Skills
Colorful Portraits Of Women Have Won Cristina Venedict Many Awards
“When you want something from the bottom of your heart, the Universe will show you a way,” says Romanian photographer Cristina Venedict about her path to photography. She loves using primary complementary colours in her portrait work, which allows her soul to speak to the viewer using styles learned from art school. But her path… Continue reading Colorful Portraits Of Women Have Won Cristina Venedict Many Awards
Andrew Vasiliev Uses Hot Wax for Breathtakingly Beautiful Photos (NSFW)
“I had several basic requirements for this model,” the photographer Andrew Vasiliev admits. “The most important thing, of course, was the courage to agree to take part in such a shoot. She needed to be daring and ready to experiment.” Once he found the perfect model, Julia, they got to work. With the help of… Continue reading Andrew Vasiliev Uses Hot Wax for Breathtakingly Beautiful Photos (NSFW)
Photographer Stephen Mallon Documents How Artificial Reefs Are Made
“I’m looking at the story,” explains photographer Stephen Mallon to us in an interview. “I hear my editor’s voice in my head, asking for the wide, the detail, the portrait. I try not to focus only on the shots that I think I know I want and cover everything.” Mr. Mallon has quite the background… Continue reading Photographer Stephen Mallon Documents How Artificial Reefs Are Made
How to Get Over the Anxiety That Your Photos Aren’t Good Enough
What I’m about to tell you isn’t a secret. It’s come from a whole lot of experience as a photographer, a blogger, an employer, an Editor in Chief, and as a human being. It’s easy to feel like your images aren’t that great. It’s true; your images can really, really suck. But you know what… Continue reading How to Get Over the Anxiety That Your Photos Aren’t Good Enough