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
Most father and daughter photography projects involve depicting the heartwarming moments or close relationship between the two. While there’s certainly nothing wrong about that, it’s also a great idea to get extra creative with it once in a while. Are you thinking of trying something new for this year’s Father’s
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
If you want to craft a compelling visual story for a photo series, the cinematic route is hard to beat. With the style borrowing the lighting, setting and composition of the big screen, it encourages the reader to pay attention to the narrative. Still, I think it can be challenging
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
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
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
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
