Why Some Photos Feel More Powerful Over Time: Black Box by Dona Ann McAdams
A photo’s true impact isn’t always visible the moment it’s taken. Dona Ann McAdams knows this better than most—she spent five decades capturing protests, underground art, and everyday moments that later became history. Photography Book Spotlight
The Injustice of the Huddled Masses of the Homeless By JM Simpson
JM Simpson has spent the past two years photographing and talking to homeless men and women in Olympia, Washington. He doesn’t take these photos to make art—he takes them so people can see what they choose not to. Picture Story
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
The Story of ‘Accidental’ Selfie - How Alec Soth Crafted an ‘Accident’ on Purpose
Alec Soth’s ‘accidental’ selfie was a deliberate experiment. He spent 90 minutes carefully setting up a shot that looked like a mistake. Every detail—the lighting, the colors, the framing—was adjusted with precision. The result? Story Behind The Photograph
The Story of Musicians On The Ganges by Russell Hart
Just before dawn, a small boat drifted across the Ganges River. The water was dark and smooth, reflecting the faint glow of lanterns along the shore. In the distance, the stone steps of the ghats—massive staircases leading down to the river … Story Behind The Photograph
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
Top 10 Emerging Trends in Photography for 2025
From the earliest days of film to the digital era and into today's tool-dominated era, new creative trends emerge. The growth of photography is not only in capturing moments but also in telling stories, showing emotions, and being creative. Sponsored
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
8 Ways Dotan Saguy Captures a Dog’s Unique Personality—and How You Can Too
Why do some dog photos capture personality while others fall flat This simple approach can transform your dog photography, helping you capture personality-packed, unforgettable images every time.
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.
8 Lessons Every Photographer Should Learn From Aaron Hardin to Create More Meaningful Images
Imagine capturing a moment so powerful it tells a story—now imagine missing it because you were too focused on the wrong things. In photography, some lessons take years of practice, while others emerge in a single transformative project.
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.