Memorial Day is coming up and there is so much for which to be thankful in America. For me, it all comes down to one thing — our freedoms! Gaining our independence and holding on to it was not an easy task as history has shown us. Back in 1776,
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
Women war photographers are fascinating to read and learn about. I’ve been reading quite a bit of historical fiction lately and many of the books take place during wartime periods. Several of these books and stories and had me digging further into the biographies of these inspirational women who broke
Photojournalist David Gilkey and his translator (also a photographer), Zabihullah Tamanna, were killed Sunday, June 5, 2016 in Afghanistan. He was on assignment for National Public Radio (NPR), a major news network in the United States. Here are some relevant links: David Gilkey Bio on NPR NPR’s initial article on Gilkey’s
