Rediscovering Wilderness: How Jon Ortner’s Visionary Lens Captures America’s Sacred Lands
The wilderness only reveals its beauty to those who earn it. For Jon Ortner, earning it meant years of hiking through rugged landscapes, braving extreme weather, and navigating some of the most remote corners of America. . .Photography Book Spotlight
Anna and Jordan Rathkopf’s HER2 Project Will Change How You View Illness and Resilience
When Anna Rathkopf was diagnosed with breast cancer at 37, life became a storm of appointments, treatments, and uncertainty. Instead of letting it overwhelm them, Anna and her husband Jordan picked up their cameras. Photography Book Spotlight
These Pictures Feel Like Movie Sets - The Cinematic Magic of David Graham’s Photography
I used to think photos couldn’t evoke true cinematic magic—until I saw David Graham’s work. His photography doesn’t just capture locations; it transforms them into untold stories. Every frame feels like a scene waiting for its actors, its script unwritten but alive with possibility. Photography Book Spotlight
Americans Seen: A Theater of the Streets in the Pre-Digital Era by Sage Sohier
Photographing real people means stepping into their world. It’s about more than just capturing moments; it’s about understanding people and their stories. In Americans Seen, Sage Sohier focused on trust and collaboration, creating portraits that feel personal and honest. Photography Book Spotlight
‘Why Am I Sad’: Dana Stirling’s Poetic Exploration of Loneliness and Resilience
Can photography make sense of emotions words fail to capture Dana Stirling’s Why Am I Sad tries to answer this question by using beautiful and emotional photographs. Her work shows sadness and resilience in a way that everyone can understand, even without words. Photography Book Spotlight
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
Dreams of Birds: How Carol E. Richards Captures Impermanence Through Her Lens
Every fleeting moment is a story waiting to be told. Carol E. Richards captures these moments with an eye for impermanence, revealing the beauty in what’s here one moment and gone the next.
How Russell Hart Preserved Family Memories in As I Found It: My Mother’s House
Preserving memories is the only way to keep them alive, especially when time and illness begin to erase the stories we once thought were permanent. This interview explores how photographer Russell Hart turned the emotional task of clearing his mother’s home into a project of preservation and discovery. Photography Book Spotlight
How (and Why) Ken Werner Created His Cult-Classic PhotoBook HALLOWEEN Back in 1981—And How Its Recent Reissue May Have Saved His Life
Photographs that evoke emotion and curiosity are unforgettable. Ken Werner’s Halloween is proof that bold, unfiltered images can capture the chaos and creativity of a generation. From his lens, 1970s San Francisco’s Halloween celebrations come alive as an explosion of artistry and identity. Photography Book Spotlight
How 15 Years of Shooting in Macau Revealed Layers of Transformation You Won’t Find in Any Travel Guide (by Adam Lampton)
Macau is proof that capitalism reshapes culture in unexpected ways—just like your neighborhood, every photograph could be a record of what’s lost forever. Adam Lampton’s decade-long project documenting Macau’s evolution reveals the urgency of using the camera as a tool to archive what progress tends to erase.
Discover the Secrets Behind Kristin Schnell’s Eye-Opening Bird Photography and Creative Vision
Bird photography, when done right, becomes a window into their world—a reflection of fragility, freedom, and survival. Kristin Schnell, through her project Of Cages and Feathers, exemplifies this approach.
How Sage Sohier’s ‘Passing Time’ Captures 1980s Intimacy and Connection Through Unplanned Moments.
Photographs are time machines, and Sage Sohier’s Passing Time takes you straight to the heart of 1980s intimacy. This collection of rediscovered images captures a slower, more sensual pace of life, where unplanned moments and spontaneous connections thrived… Photography Book Spotlight
From Harpist to Hollywood Photographer: How Markus Klinko Reinvented Himself—and What You Can Take Away
When Markus Klinko’s career as a concert harpist ended abruptly due to a hand injury, it seemed like the end of the road. But instead of giving up, he chose to reinvent himself—becoming one of the most iconic celebrity photographers of the 2000s.
The One Thing Photographers Get Wrong About Capturing Animals—And How Brunelli Got It Right
What if the secret to extraordinary animal photography isn’t in the latest gear or a fast shutter speed, but in the way you connect with your subjects? The Animals redefines how we see and photograph creatures, urging us to slow down, embrace imperfection, and find stories in the unexpected. Photography Book Spotlight
Unlock the Secrets of Street Photography: Real Advice from 20+ Global Street Masters
What happens when a journalist dives into the world of street photography? Ivan Kuznetsov shares his transformation from an amateur to a more intentional photographer, guided by conversations with some of the most iconic street photographers from around the globe.
Why Every Photographer Should Embrace Unplanned Exploration: Insights from Kyle McDougall
Kyle McDougall’s photography takes you on a journey through the quiet corners of forgotten towns and wide-open landscapes, revealing the beauty in stillness and history. In this interview, we dive into the stories behind his debut monograph An American Mile and explore the fascinating transitions in his artistic career.
How Rebecca Norris Webb’s Night Calls Can Change the Way You See Photography and Family Bonds
What happens when a daughter retraces her father’s footsteps, not just through time but through the lens of a camera? In Night Calls, Rebecca Norris Webb captures the quiet moments of rural Indiana, blending photography and poetry to explore family bonds, memory, and legacy.
Summer Wagner: Exploring Consciousness Through Dreamlike Photography
Summer Wagner’s photography invites us to explore the space where dreams meet reality. In this interview, she shares her creative journey, offering insights into how her ethereal work touches on themes of consciousness, memory, and the modern human experience.