I consider conceptual portraits as one of the most powerful genres for self-expression and setting ideas in motion. Among the most impressive examples I’ve seen so far are the works of Boston-based Karen Jerzyk. Each photo is a thought-provoking story on its own, and says a lot about all the
Out of ideas for your next portrait photography project? You can always try setting up a themed shoot in your backyard. I’m always a fan of photographers who are resourceful and creative when setting up their themed photoshoots. Among them is Calgary, Canada-based Irene Rudnyk, who often uses a lot
It’s not every day you’re offered the opportunity to photograph the inside of a now disused asylum for the mentally and the criminally insane. True Australian horror stories. But what should you do when the opportunity presents itself? You get creative. I took some costumes, a friend who often models
It’s been decades since man first set foot on the Moon and sparked the imagination of many about exploring worlds far out from our own. Since then, space exploration continued to be a potent source of ideas for creatives of all kinds. We’ve seen photographers create alien landscapes out of
Feeling a bit bored about your photography and want to try something new? You might want give shooting whimsical portraits a go. It’s a fun activity that encourages you to warm up your creative muscles and use your imagination to transform the space you’re working in. They also make great
I am a big fan of genre-bending photography. I love how the elements from different forms and approaches come together to breathe new life into something familiar. One of my favorite photographers who do this perfectly is Slovakia-based photographer Maria Svarbova, with her colorful and atmospheric visual style. A perfect
As human beings, part of our nature is always looking ahead. Our dreams and visions for the future also manifest widely in our art and creative pursuits, photography included. With the rise in popularity of the neon aesthetic, more and more photographers are exploring visual interpretations of the cyberpunk, a
One of the things that make conceptual photography an engaging craft is how it encourages us to translate even our wildest, most hilarious ideas into playful images. They also allow us to take our craft further and explore different approaches to topics and themes familiar to us. A perfect example
Some may think that photographing landscapes is a straightforward genre. But there’s actually a lot of fascinating projects out there that prove otherwise. Nature provides such a vast playground for anyone willing to explore unconventional concepts and ideas. I can say that for sure with some of the abstract and
Ever thought about connecting with strangers in a unique way and documenting the experience in an equally unique project? You’ll most likely pick up some ideas from today’s featured conceptual photography from Budapest-based Marietta Varga. Creating the series saw her navigating through conflicting feelings and the myriad of thoughts that
It’s the Christmas season once more, which means most of us are getting busy decking our places to get into that cheery holiday spirit. Shopping lists are being written. Delivery schedules for gifts are being planned out. However, there’s another side to this season that hardly crosses our minds during
Great portraits often tell the viewer a great deal about the subject. What if you want to tell something new through your portrait photography? Conceptual portraits will serve as your gateway to communicating different stories, ideas and visual styles. Today’s inspiration comes from the work of London-based Chris Clor, who
