"If a photographer says that they can separate their emotion from the work they do, they're not being honest," says photojournalist Cheriss May about the connection between ourselves and the images we make.
She ensures that the photos she creates as part of her work truly reflect the person and environment. It's all about bringing the stories to life but keeping them authentic at the same time. . thephoblographer.com
If a fire broke out, and you could only grab one thing, what would it be? For many, that question will always stay hypothetical, but for the residents of Anonas Street in Santa Mesa, Manila, on one fateful day in 2020, it suddenly became the reality that would change their lives permanently. Right in the […] petapixel.com »
2021-07-02 20:44
Hong Kong police held a press conference yesterday to discuss the anti-extradition bill protests that have been raging this week. Photojournalists showed up to the presser wearing helmets, gas masks, and safety vests in protest of the excessive force they say police have been using against them. petapixel.com »
2019-06-13 20:40
"I think one of our great strengths, as women, is our sometimes slightly more emotional side," says Michele Grenier on why female photographers gravitate towards more sentimental and moving photographs.
We've featured some amazing personal projects from many photographers over the last few years. For Women's History Month, we've rounded up 10 really unique ones that we've showcased in recent times.
Exposing your camera correctly can be challenging enough when you're on dry land. Imagine trying to get a perfect while submerged many feet underwater. And at times, with various sea creatures circling you curiously.
The price of film stock has been steadily rising for the last few years now. That hasn't put a dent in the creative work of these ten female photographers. Click on each link to learn more about why they chose film over digital in this Women's History Month roundup.
"To be honest, I don't know why but for me, it was important to bring my camera," says photographer Greta Rico in an interview with the Phoblographer referencing her Surrogate Mother photo project -- which started the day of her cousin's funeral.
"I have found that the most difficult photographs to make are of people who are experiencing an emotional crisis," says photographer Mary F Calvert to The Phoblographer in an interview. "My goal is to make these pictures with integrity on my part while keeping their dignity intact.