Paul McCarney documented the rise to stardom of his band The Beatles in 1963-64. His behind-the-scenes photographs in Paris, London, New York City, Washington DC and Miami are in a traveling exhibition that began in London’s National Portrait Gallery. The exhibition has 250 prints, contact sheets and videos on at
Czech-born French photographer Josef Koudelka is best known for capturing the strength of the human spirit against dark landscapes and themes. Among his best work prior to joining Magnum Photos in 1970 include his documentation of the Romani people and the Soviet invasion of Prague. For these and many other
Summer photos evoke a lot of memories for all of us — either in vibrant color or gritty black and white, and whether we’re looking at them from our phones or family photo albums. There’s something about the distinct imagery of trips, experiences, and scenes immortalized in every shot that
Last time we shared the work of Kyiv-based cinematographer Sergi Mykhalchuk, it was an introduction to the scenes of war that he was capturing in his city. Despite the dangers of photographing the frontlines and developments in Ukraine, he continues to do so not only in Kyiv, but in the neighboring cities
Even before Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, the world has been keeping tabs on the conflict. Apart from news reports, stories from the Ukrainians themselves continue to shed light on developments as they unfold. Among them are local photographers and creatives like Sergi Mykhalchuk. The
One of the most interesting things to learn about a photographer is the path that led to their chosen genre. Many photographers, for example, inevitably become drawn to landscape work due to their love for travel. Then, we see photographers who naturally gravitate toward documentary photography because of their interest
It’s always fascinating to peer inside the minds of photographers to get a view of their creative process. The experience is especially inspiring when it tells us about the creation of their best known work. If you’re into documentary photography, you’ll definitely enjoy this behind the picture story straight from
There’s an idea that photography isn’t absolutely objective and will always have a hint of subjectivity to it. The mere act of processing an image, no matter how minimal, will always shift reality. Composition techniques also allow photographers to be selective in what they show. Still, it’s always interesting to
This year’s Pride Month celebrations still won’t be as big as pre-pandemic times. But we’re sure that many photographers out there will still have ideas in mind for projects dedicated to the cause. It’s also the perfect time to look back at some of the most poignant documentations of the
Exploring one’s hometown is guaranteed to bring genuine interest and authenticity in every photographer’s work. That’s why many of us find ourselves drawn to exploring and chronicling our roots. This is definitely the case for Shawn Jacob Stephen, who has been drawing inspiration from his hometown of Nilgiris district in
To me, the most fascinating documentary photography are those that bring attention to the fading facets of a culture. As time passes and civilizations evolve, it’s inevitable for certain aspects of daily life to come and go. It often falls on perceptive photographers to, well, document everything about them before
“I’ve had some scary shoots before … but this was different, and I remember walking in for the first time feeling rather scared,” shared UK-based photographer Slater King on documenting the COVID-19 pandemic straight from the hospital. “I was knowingly going into a Coronavirus hot spot, repeatedly and over many
