Category: Photography

This year’s theme, “Beneath the Surface” is a deeper probe of a number of underlying themes with a particular emphasis on the creativity and often under-representation of women photographers.  The first major retrospective of Mary Ellen Mark since her death in 2015 presents a vast array of images reflecting the intense curiosity that defines her work. One can peruse her contact sheets as the exhibition follows her career through five distinct projects.  Whether photographing the homeless or twins in many sizes and shapes, her images are always compelling in their honesty and compassion.

22 Preview Picks from the 14th edition of the Italian International Photo Festival, Cortona On The Move.

The 55th edition of the world-renowned French festival invites visitors to submerge themselves in compelling images and narratives around this year’s theme, Beneath the Surface.

But a project, and I think this aspect is widely acknowledged, creates a problem: when do you end it? If you’re shoehorned into a time schedule by your teacher, that will give you a parameter. Of course, everybody knows that your project might not in fact be done in a semester or year. In addition, the inclination by many photographers is to let projects run longer than they need to. The right point when to finish it is often difficult to find.

Giulia Paoletti surveys the development of Senegalese photography along with more than a century of shattering historic events.

Former LensCulture Award winners share their best creative advice as well as tips for advancing your career as a portrait-maker and photographer. The second in a two-part series.

We asked nine experienced photographers and PhotoShelter members to share their top tips for those looking to get ahead in their photography careers.

Former LensCulture Award winners share their best creative advice as well as tips for advancing your career as a portrait-maker and photographer. The first in a two-part series.