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Editorial • Photography

Photography & AI

Photography and AI is a complex and often contentious topic. With the recent rise in 'realistic' AI-generated images, which some argue closely resemble genuine photographs, questions are emerging about the future of photography. Does this signal the end of the medium as we know it, or will it evolve and endure?

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Barry Crosthwaite
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Black and white documentary photography by Mary Ellen Mark. Family in their car. From the article The Bestr Portrait Photographers of all time.
© Mary Ellen Mark

Editorial • Portrait

Mary Ellen Mark: Alike, My Friends

One of the most important photographers of her time, Mary Ellen Mark spent much of her remarkable five-decade-long career capturing those on society’s peripheries with unwavering honesty, acuity, and compassion.

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Givenchy Hat at Longchamps Paris 1958, black and white photography by Frank Horvat
© Frank Horvat

Editorial • Portrait

Fashion Photography in 10 Iconic Images

To celebrate our inaugural Fashion Photography Award (open for entries until Feb 28), we've selected 10 iconic images that showcase this unique genre's illustrious history and fascinating visual language. 

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