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Editorial • Black & White

A Brief History of Hasselblad

Famously saying “I certainly don’t think that we will earn much money on this, but at least it will allow us to take pictures for free” Hasselblad father and son were both quickly proven wrong...

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Editorial • Portrait

A Brief History of Portrait Photography

Portrait Photography: In 1829 French artist Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre struck a partnership with fellow inventor Joseph-Nicephore Niépce. Together they sought to develop a method to capture the images visible in a camera obscura.

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Top 10 • Travel

Russia in 10 iconic and compelling images

The largest country in the world, Russia stands as a fierce and proud nation, extending across Northern Asia and Eastern Europe—almost like a continent in itself, distinct and unique in every way.

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