Wildlife Photographer Runs Everest Marathon in a 33-Pound Tiger Suit
A British wildlife photographer completed the Everest marathon while wearing a tiger suit in order to raise over £100,000 ($126,198) to help protect the endangered predators.
Photographer Argues Fear of Irrelevancy Will Help You Succeed
Photographer, artist, and activist Benjamin Von Wong believes that the fear of irrelevancy in the social media age can actually be a fuel that empowers photographers to become more creative and impactful -- the same way Wong has experienced as much in his career.
How My Photo Became the Symbol of the UN Global Plastic Treaty
This is the story of how a single photograph and an irreverent NFT community became the international emblems of the United Nations global plastic treaty.
Artist’s Photoshopped Photo of Beat-Up Kate Middleton Sparks Outrage
Photos of Kate Middleton and other high-profile women have been heavily Photoshopped as part of a domestic violence campaign on Instagram, which has sparked anger from some users while others have praised it for raising awareness.
Photographer Sheds Light on Plastic Pollution with a Giant Floating Faucet
Photographer Benjamin Von Wong -- known for tackling environmental issues in his photographic work -- has released his latest project that raises the discussion of plastic pollution in a creative and collaborative way.
Photo Series Shows Pandemic Emotions, Starts Mental Health Talks
A U.K.-based photographer has given complete strangers a platform to share their thoughts and emotions regarding the last year with the goal of raising awareness of the pandemic's impact on mental health.
How an Unplanned Portrait Became the Face of a WHO Campaign
About a month ago, photographer Eldar Nurkovic took a spur-of-the-moment portrait of his girlfriend—a pharmacist-in-training—in the middle of the street. That photo, showing the imprints of her mask and fear in her eyes at the impending outbreak, is now the face of an international awareness campaign by the World Health Organization.
The UN is Asking Creatives to Submit Work That Will Help Fight Coronavirus
The United Nations has published a "global call to creatives" from around the world—photographers, filmmakers, artists, and beyond—asking them to submit engaging content that can help in the fight against the novel coronavirus.
These Photos Ended Child Labor in the US
Photographs have the power to bring issues to the forefront of public consciousness and spark change in society. Here's a 6.5-minute video by Vox that tells the story of how photographer Lewis Wickes Hine helped end child labor in the United States.
Portraits of People with an Ultra-Rare Type of Body-Covering Birthmark
British photographer Brock Elbank has a series of portraits titled How Do You C Me Now? that features people with Congenital Melanocytic Naevus, an extremely rare birthmark that can cover up to 80% of the body.
Jackson Hole: Stop Tagging Locations
There has been much discussion in recent days of how location tagging in social media is harming natural landmarks around the world. And now even authorities are taking a stand: the Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board in Wyoming has launched a new campaign against location tags.
These Photos Show How Much Plastic Enters the Ocean Every 60 Seconds
Photographer Benjamin Von Wong recently came across a statistic that shocked him: "Every 60 seconds, the equivalent of a truckload of plastic enters the ocean." Wanting to make a difference, Von Wong decided to toss an actual truckload of plastic into the ocean to create photos showing the magnitude of the problem.
Photographer Turns 4,100 Pounds of E-Waste into Surreal Portraits
Electronic waste, or e-waste, is the endless low of discarded electronic devices that are thrown out on a daily basis around the world. To raise awareness of this ever-growing problem, photographer Benjamin Von Wong got his hands on 4,100 pounds of e-waste and used it to create a set of amazing surreal portraits.
Photographer Projects Portraits Onto Pieces of Trash in Los Angeles
Photographer Philippe Echaroux wants to spread an important message about the problem of trash littered on streets. His new photo project After the Dream is a creative series designed to raise awareness about this issue.
Photo Shoot Raises Awareness of Toxic Laundry Water
Benjamin Von Wong, a viral photographer turned environmentalist, has released a new project to raise awareness about "toxic laundry" that is full of plastic. An estimated 94% of American tap water contains invisible plastic fibers, and Von Wong felt compelled to do something about it.
Portraits of People Who Lost a Loved One to Childhood Cancer
Photographer Rich Johnson recently completed a photo project for a local childhood cancer nonprofit in Orlando, Florida. Titled #NoMoreOptions, it's a series of portraits of people who lost a loved one to childhood cancer.
Photographer Puts Mermaid on 10,000 Plastic Bottles to Raise Awareness
Over the past year or so, photographer Benjamin Von Wong has taken his talent for epic photo shoots and turned it towards trying to raise awareness for "boring" topics like climate change or wildlife conservation. His latest project continues this trend; this time, he's taking on plastic pollution.
Photos of Faces Projected Onto the Amazon Rainforest
For his latest project, titled "The Blood Forest," French photographer Philippe Echaroux shot a series of photos showing portraits of indigenous Brazilians projected onto the trees of the Amazon rainforest.
These Photos of Pregnant Boys Were Made for Teen Pregnancy Awareness
It's one of the more shocking pieces of advertising photography ever created. These photos, created by non-profit advertising agency SERVE back in 2007, have resurfaced a few times over the years, each time proving to be a powerful tool in the battle against teen pregnancy.
Fake Instagram Profile Tricked 50,000 People to ‘Like’ Photos of Alcoholism
25-year-old French socialite Louise Delage has amassed some 44,000 followers and over 50,000 likes on Instagram in the last 2 months. An impressive feat by social media standards... except that she's not a real person.