Exploring & Celebrating Photography


Editorial • Black & White

A Brief History of Black and White Photography

The history of black and white photography is essentially a history of the medium itself, for, long before photographers captured the world in full vivid chromaticity, they did so in monochrome.⁠

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black and white travel photo of temple in Myanmar by Dimple Agarwal
© Dimple Agarwal
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Editorial • Color

The Power of Color Photography

To celebrate our 2026 Color Award (now open for entries) we've surveyed winners, finalists, and the most eye-catching entries from all our previous awards, and selected 10 stunning images of all styles, that showcase the power of color photography.

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Editorial • Documentary

Soon to be Gone

"Soon to be Gone", by Lithuanian photographer Tadas Kazakevičius, is a deeply-poetic and engaging portrayal of rural life in his homeland that strikes at the heart of the human condition.

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