With thoughtful luminescence, Elizabeth Messina offers an intimate study of the female portrait

Messina is renowned for her stunningly simple portraits of women that convey depth and feeling. Elizabeth Messina Southern California-based photographer Elizabeth Messina is something of a legend. With her beloved Contax 645 and Fujifilm GFX100s, she has photographed for the likes of Tori Spelling, Claire Pettibone, and Brooke Shields—and that’s just to name a few.… Continue reading With thoughtful luminescence, Elizabeth Messina offers an intimate study of the female portrait

Peter van Agtmael grapples with chronicling the post-9/11 era

A women sob as soldiers arrest their family. “It was one of my first raids in Iraq. At the time, I felt almost no emotion. I was consumed by the novelty and the mania. We got back to the base as the sun was beginning to rise. I opened the door to my trailer and… Continue reading Peter van Agtmael grapples with chronicling the post-9/11 era

Redefining fatherhood in commercial photography (with bonus shot list)

According to research conducted a few years ago by Dove Men+Care, 90% of men around the world view their caring side as a representation of their strength, while 86% say understandings of masculinity have evolved since their fathers’ generation. But just 7% said they relate to how the media portrays masculinity. We’re overdue for a… Continue reading Redefining fatherhood in commercial photography (with bonus shot list)

We didn’t start the fire, but we want to see your best photos of heat

Get creative—the interpretation of ‘heat’ is up to you. Getty Images An erupting volcano. Spicy food that causes you to break out into a sweat. A fiery sunset. Heat is interesting, varied, and complex. It spans the natural elements to the heights of emotion. Inspired by the rising temperatures as the summer solstice approaches, this… Continue reading We didn’t start the fire, but we want to see your best photos of heat

VAULT Creator Highlight with Julia Wimmerlin

VAULT is an NFT space created by creators for creators, your go-to place for high-quality, curated, digital art from top creators around the globe. The VAULT highlight series focuses on the creators that are part of our NFT Community. This week we are excited to introduce you to, Julia Wimmerlin. Julia Wimmerlin is a Ukrainian-born (currently… Continue reading VAULT Creator Highlight with Julia Wimmerlin

Cig Harvey explores grief and death through the quiet beauty of floral life

Cleaver and Petals. © Cig Harvey Cig Harvey lives in a farmhouse in rural Maine, where she photographs the people and places around her. Harvey’s photos often feature bright, saturated colors, and a touch of surrealism, as she tries to find the magic in the mundane. Her latest book is Blue Violet, an exploration of… Continue reading Cig Harvey explores grief and death through the quiet beauty of floral life

Leica & Panasonic to keep collaborating on cameras

Matthias Harsch (CEO Leica Camera AG) and Yosuke Yamane (Executive Vice President Director, Imaging Business Unit) met at the Leica headquarters in Leitz-Park to announce the partnership. Leica In a recent press release, Panasonic and Leica have announced a “new comprehensive business alliance” to “increasingly bundle their core competencies and to develop new technologies and… Continue reading Leica & Panasonic to keep collaborating on cameras

VAULT Creator Highlight with Elnaz

VAULT is an NFT space created by creators for creators, your go-to place for high-quality, curated, digital art from top creators around the globe. The VAULT highlight series focuses on the creators that are part of our NFT Community. This week we are excited to introduce you to, Elnaz. Elnaz Mansouri is a multimedia artist practicing… Continue reading VAULT Creator Highlight with Elnaz