Photographer Whose Incredible Work Was Only Recently Discovered Dies Aged 97
Photographer Marilyn Stafford has died at the age of 97. Her first-ever portrait subject was none other than Albert Einstein.
Pioneering LA Street Gang Photographer Kicked off Instagram
Los Angeles street gang photographer Merrick Morton has been kicked off Instagram for promoting "dangerous organizations."
The Incredible Life’s Work of an Irish Street Photographer
A retrospective of an Irish street photographer's life works offers an unvarnished view of 1980s Dublin and beyond.
Martin Parr: Photographer of Leisure Pursuits of the Wealthy Classes
For five decades, British documentary photographer Martin Parr has shown us the world from his unique perspective but saturated with color and contrast. Most of his subjects are at leisure – relaxing, eating, or having a good time.
Large Format Photos Document Black Communities in the 1980s Deep South
Baldwin Lee toured the Deep South throughout the 1980s where he captured Black Americans on a 4x5 large format camera.
Photographer’s Intense Near-Daily COVID Testing Regimen in China
Documentary photographer Francois Nadeau lives in Beijing, China, and has to have a COVID test almost every 48 hours. This gave him an idea for a project.
Portraits of Americans in the Intimacy of Their Bedrooms
Photographer Barbara Peacock began capturing strangers in their bedrooms, eventually developing the project into an in-depth portrait of American people today.
‘Ameriguns’ Photo Series Reveals the Unique Culture of Guns in the USA
Traveling to every corner of the United States, photographer Gabriele Galimberti captured proud gun owners and the American tradition to bear arms for a documentary project, titled "The Ameriguns."
Emotional Portrait Project Explores the Meaning of Fatherhood
Documentary portrait photographer Antoine Didienne has captured 50 fathers from all walks of life to explore and challenge preconceived notions about what fatherhood and parenting mean today.
Photo Project Celebrates The Importance of Water Collection in Nigeria
In a partnership with WaterAid, Nigerian photojournalist Etinosa Yvonne has released a series of diptychs that highlight the importance of collecting water in the daily lives of men based in north-eastern Nigeria communities.
The Difficulties One Woman Faced to Become a Photojournalist in Somalia
Breaking through the barriers of cultural and gender norms in Somalia, Fardosa Hussein shares what it took for her to be able to practice what she is passionate about -- photography, videography, and journalism -- in a place where such a career is viewed with hostility and is, at times, dangerous for women.
‘Vanishing Asia’ is a Monumental 9,000 Image, 40-Year Photo Project
"Vanishing Asia" is a documentary book trio by photographer Kevin Kelly that encapsulates 40 years of experiences traveling through 35 countries and featrues decades of cultural changes.
What It Takes To Be A White House Photographer
Pete Souza is one of the most well-known photographers in the world mainly due to his work as the photographer for United States Presidents Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. In this 5-minute video, he explains what is required of someone in that role.
Museum Creates Free Online Archive of Dorothea Lange’s Most Iconic Work
The Oakland Museum of California has created an online archive showcasing the work of pioneering documentary photographer Dorothea Lange. If you've never explored Lange's work, there may be no better way to dive in.
Robert Frank, Legendary Documentary Photographer, Has Died at 94
Robert Frank, one of the most influential documentary photographers of our time, passed away on Monday on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia. He was 94 years old.
‘Where Are They Burning the Bodies’: Documenting the Ebola Outbreak in Liberia
Editor's Note: Be advised, some might find the following photographs disturbing.
On August 27, documentary photographer Kieran Kesner boarded Delta airlines flight 2608 for his first ever international assignment for the Wall Street Journal. Four layovers later, he arrived in Liberia, where he was now tasked with documenting the Ebola outbreak in all its unspeakable horror.