Justine Kurland Reflects on Her Photographs of Teenage Girl Runaways
Between 1997 and 2002, the photographer portrayed teenage girls as imagined rebels, offering a radical vision of community and feminism against the masculine myth of the American landscape.
Magnum Photos Nominates Five Photographers to Join Its Organization
This year, Magnum presents five new prospects, who will first join the organization as nominees before potentially gaining admission to the Magnum collective as lifelong members. The international cohort includes Khalik Allah (USA), Sabiha Çimen (Turkey), Colby Deal (USA), Yael Martínez (Mexico), and Hannah Price (USA), and demonstrates an abiding interest in amplifying a diverse perspective, both in terms of photographer and subject.
What I Learned at the Most Instagrammed Outdoor Places
Are social media and selfie culture killing the outdoors? Nah… but as a visit to some overshared spots reveals, they’re challenging our notions about whether there’s a right way to appreciate nature—and who gets to do it.
Australia’s premier photo collective has doubled its membership with the announcement of nine new members:
80+ Black Photographers Come Together for a Historic Print Sale
The See in Black collective, a coalition of 80 Black photographers dedicated to uplifting and advocating for Black visibility, is hosting a limited, two-week print sale, with support from Artifact Uprising. Launched on Friday, Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, it will remain open until July 3rd, the day before Independence Day.
Why Photo Editors Need to Hire Black Photographers Every Day
I recently spoke with Scruggs and three other Black photo editors and photographers about covering this moment and what needs to change: Lynsey Weatherspoon, a photographer based in Atlanta; Wale Agboola, a photographer based in Minneapolis; and Brent Lewis, photo editor at the New York Times and cofounder of Diversify Photo. They talked about the inherent subjectivity of photojournalism, the racist distribution of power and opportunity in the industry, and their demands for a sustained commitment to make photography more Black, far into the future.
From portrait, journalism, fashion, fine art, travel, wedding, sports and music photography – just to name a few – this crucial list of photographers is available to view on this Google Sheets document, and is also taking submissions to be featured on the list which you can find here.
New Guide! The Photographer’s Guide to Inclusive Photography
Today, we’re thrilled to present The Photographer’s Guide to Inclusive Photography, made in partnership with Authority Collective.
Inside the world’s longest-running photo non-profit
Founded in the ’60s, when black art was ignored by the establishment, Kamoinge’s influence has remained largely unrecognised – until now.
Is African Photography a State of Mind?
In a biennial and two recent photobooks, artists consider the postcolonial African subject through intriguingly intimate images.
Six Conservation Photographers Share What the Environment Means to Them
Today, we’re celebrating by sharing what six incredible photographers and members of the International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP) have to say about the importance of conservation photography on this pivotal Earth Day anniversary.
Giving Back During the COVID-19 Crisis: 11 Initiatives from Photographers, Galleries, and More
Below, you’ll find just eleven initiatives from photographers, gallerists, organizations, and more to support each other during this challenging time. From print sales to grants, these projects remind us of the resilience of the community and the importance of giving back.
13 Photographers on Turning Points in Their Work
Turning points in the lives and works of photographers often span the extremes—from global and national events to the most personal moments. Photographers such as Alec Soth and Zun Lee are able to not only bear witness to events that shape our collective history, but also to map more intimate transitions within their craft and their everyday lives.
COVID-19 cabin fever: all Nikon School online classes are now free
today Nikon announced that they will stream all of their online Nikon School classes for free (for the whole month of April
11 Photographers on How to Finish a Body of Work
Over the course of her career, curator and lecturer Sasha Wolf has heard countless young photographers say they often feel adrift in their own practices, wondering if they are doing it the “right” way. This inspired her to seek out insights from a wide range of photographers about their approaches to making photographs and a sustained a body of work, which are brought together in PhotoWork: Forty Photographers on Process and Practice. Structured as a Proust-like questionnaire, the responses from both established and newly emerging photographers reveal that there is no single path. Below, eleven artists respond to the question: How do you know when a body of work is finished?
Finding a Sense of Community Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
Over the past week, we’ve spoken to the photographer and professional development coach Danny Ghitis about how creatives can cope during this time and continue to create meaningful work in unprecedented circumstances.
3 Freelance Photographers on Covering COVID-19
As we go through this unprecedented time together, our team at PhotoShelter is committed to providing resources, advice and inspiration for the photography community. Follow us on Twitter @PhotoShelter for the latest updates.
My name is Neil Ta, and I’m a photographer based on Toronto. In this article, I’d like to share what it’s been like being a photographer in the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic. It’s been crap, honestly.
