Exploring & Celebrating Photography


Editorial • Travel

Photography and The American Road Trip

Road trips have long shaped American photography, offering a lens on both continuity and change. As a genre, “road trip” photography spans joy rides, visual poetry, politics, and self-discovery—driven by a deep, westward longing for freedom and reinvention.

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Editorial • Color

The Power of Color Photography

To celebrate our 2025 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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Book Review • Travel

Mike Brodie – Failing

"Failing": After a ten-year hiatus, American photographer Mike Brodie (also known as "The Polaroid Kid") returns with his highly anticipated third monograph.

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