Portrait Photography
The lives of nomads in Mongolia as documented by Brian Hodges
Photographer Brian Hodges has traveled to more than 50 countries. He has captured lots of photos during his travels and today we are looking at his series depicting nomads in Mongolia. Brian Hodges has decided to document the lives of people who need to be on the move throughout the year in order to avoid extreme conditions.
Malkovich: Homage to photographic masters by Sandro Miller
John Malkovich is a famous actor who starred in some amazing features. Sandro Miller is one of the most popular contemporary photographers with a keen eye for portraits. The two have teamed up in order to recreate famous portrait photos in the “Malkovich, Malkovich, Malkovich: Homage to photographic masters” project.
Amazing surreal portrait photos by Rosie Hardy
Have you ever felt like you are trapped? Well, then you have something in common with photographer Rosie Hardy. The 23-year-old photographer describes herself as an “escape artist”, who is trying to explore her mind. She expresses herself through art and the results are surreal portrait photos that are definitely worth a closer look.
Alienation: upside-down portrait photos by Anelia Loubser
Did you know that people’s faces are looking alien-like when viewed upside-down? Well, there is proof to back up this theory and it comes from a South Africa-based photographer. Anelia Loubser has created a series of upside-down portraits of people and has called it “Alienation”, as the people look like they come from another planet.
Lisa Holloway captures dreamy portraits of her 10 children
Being a photographer is not an easy job. Moreover, being a mother is not a painless experience. Things might not sound so great when you are both a photographer and a mother of no fewer than 10 children. Somehow, photographer Lisa Holloway manages to overcome all the issues and is capturing magical portraits of her children.
Indonesia’s smoking affair detailed in “Marlboro Boys” project
Indonesia has a huge love affair with cigarettes. The problem is so widespread that more than 30% children are smoking even before they reach 10 years old. Photographer Michelle Siu has decided to document this issue, so she has captured a series of portraits which have been added to the disturbing “Marlboro Boys” project.
Dramatic before-and-after portraits of live-performing artists
Being a musician is cool and lots of fun, right? Well, not so much. The striking before-and-after portraits of artists performing for months during the 2014 Vans Warped Tour prove that artists do not have it as easy as we might think. These dramatic portraits are the works of music and editorial photographer Brandon Andersen.
“The Vintage Project” is a tribute to 20th century’s fashion
Each decade has its own defining traits when it comes to fashion. Father of two children and photographer Tyler Orehek has decided to explore his photography style courtesy of “The Vintage Project”. Paying a tribute to all things vintage and the 20th century has proven to be a fun challenge and the results are simply amazing.
“Fiction Happens” puts fictional characters in the real world
Photographer Amanda Rollins has been a huge fan of fictional characters from books, comic books, movies, and TV series among others. After growing up, she has decided to put together a project that would bring fictional characters into the real world. The portrait photo project is called “Fiction Happens” and it is glorious!
David Waldorf’s striking photos of life in a trailer park
Life in a trailer park is not exactly a dream life. World-renowned photographer David Waldorf has decided to pay a visit to a trailer park located in Sonoma, California in order to document the lives of the people living in these poor conditions. The resulting project is called “Trailer Park” and it consists of amazing, but striking portraits.
Metamorfoza: combined portraits of two different people
Every human is unique, right? Well, Croatian photographer Ino Zeljak is out there to prove that we look more alike than we care to admit. His project is called “Metamorfoza” and it consists of portraits of two different people, who are then merged to create a single shot. Using clever post-processing techniques, your brain will be fooled.
Epic photos of a wedding in Iceland by Gabe McClintock
Sarah and Josh are an Ohio-based couple who have decided to have their wedding in Iceland. The decision to elope has turned out pretty inspired, as wedding photographer Gabe McClintock has been able to capture a series of breathtaking photos with the stunning Scandinavian mountains, lava fields, and waterfalls as the backdrop.
“A Selfie a Day Keeps the Doctor Away”, says Mike Mellia
How many selfies are you uploading on your social networking profiles? If the answer is “many”, then you should probably revise your attitude. Photographer Mike Mellia could be an eye-opener for you, as the artist is making fun on the selfie-loving crowd using the amusing “A Selfie a Day Keeps the Doctor Away” photo project.
Children facing bedroom monsters in “Terreurs” photo series
What was your biggest fear as a kid? Have you ever had any nightmares involving bedroom monsters? If you did, then this is what you should have done. These children, in the “Terreurs” photography project by Laure Fauvel, are facing the monsters under their bed or in their closet, so they do not have to sleep with the lights on.
“The Farm Family” project portrays animals like humans
As we grow up, we tend to lose our sense of compassion for farm animals. In order to bring back this sense, photographer Rob MacInnis has personified animals in “The Farm Family” project, which consists of family-like portrait photos of animals living at the farm. Sheep, cows, and others are all present in a wonderful photo series.
Wesley Armson and his adorable photos of his two sons
You could say that Wesley Armson is living the dream. He has a steady day-job, while at night he goes home to a beautiful wife, called Christine, and two adorable sons, called Skyler and Maddox. The hero of this story is a mechanical engineer by day and a photographer by night. The latter part is the one which will make your heart melt.
“Dinner in NY” documents the eating habits of New Yorkers
How do you view your mealtime? Is it a primary or a secondary activity? Are you just eating or are you doing something else during dinner? Well, photographer Miho Aikawa has decided to look more into the eating habits of New Yorkers, therefore she has started the “Dinner in NY” photo project, which provides diverse results.
7 Ways to Capture Emotion in Your Photography
What separates a simple snapshot from a stunning success is the story the image portrays. I believe the most important element to be captured in a photograph is emotion. The more emotional the shot is, the more it appeals to our senses, and the greater the connection we feel to it. If a picture conveys…
Herman Damar’s heavenly photos of Indonesian lifestyle
Living in the countryside is beautiful. The best word to describe life in Indonesia’s villages is “heavenly”. The reality may be harsher, but the photos captured by self-taught artist Herman Damar will surely convince you that villagers are enjoying an idyllic life. The artist offers a whole bunch of shots and they are simply amazing!
Scrublands: portraits of people who hate modern civilization
Not everybody likes to live in a busy city. A lot of people prefer every bit of quietness they can get. Actually, some people have decided to turn their backs on any kind of modern life, so they are now living in the wilderness. Photographer Antoine Bruy is documenting the lives of these people in the “Scrublands” portrait photo project.
In Extremis: funny photos of people falling awkwardly
It may have been a while since you have laughed. Photographer Sandro Giordano is trying to put a smile on your face using his “In Extremis” photo series that depicts people falling and landing in awkward positions. Be advised that the collection may also serve as a wake up call and force you to set your priorities straight.
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