SPOTLIGHTShotTroubled by the persistent gun debate in contemporary American culture, this photographer creates tintype portraits of gun enthusiasts who then use their own portraits for target practice.Read More
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Troubled by the persistent gun debate in contemporary American culture, this photographer creates tintype portraits of gun enthusiasts who then use their own portraits for target practice.
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Announcing the winners of the 2019 Portrait Awards! Discover 39 remarkable photographers who are photographing people using a variety of methods, from innovative new approaches to stunning traditional work.
The Sapeurs of Brazzaville
In the Republic of the Congo, stylish individuals piece together vibrant and sophisticated outfits that function as a form of colonial resistance, social activism and peaceful protest.
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Grandma Divers
An ancient fishing tradition on the island of Jeju endures today, continued by the Haenyeo women or the ‘women of the sea’—a group of free-divers all over the age of 50.
The Street Philosophy of Garry Winogrand
100 photos, 100 short essays—a witty, smart, inspirational look at the iconic work of the man who helped define the genre of street photography.
