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Breathtaking Winning Photos from the 15th Annual Birth Photography Competition

Best Overall – First Place: “Surrender to the Wave” by Anna Garvey, United States The 15th Annual Birth Photography Competition by the International Association of Professional Birth Photographers unveiled 14 moving images that beautifully capture the raw emotions and intimate moments of childbirth. These powerful photos highlight the resilience of birthing individuals, the support of […]
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Spectacular Nature and Wildlife Winning Photos from the 2025 Sony World Photography Awards

Winner: Estebane Rezkallah, France The 2025 Sony World Photography Open Competition celebrated the talent of photographers worldwide with 15 extraordinary nature and wildlife images, capturing the essence of our planet’s beauty and power. These award-winning photos, ranging from dramatic natural events to delicate macro details, inspire awe and a deeper connection to the wonders of […]
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Landscapes, Customs, and Culture Shape the 2025 Sony World Photography Awards

Landscapes, Customs, and Culture Shape the 2025 Sony World Photography AwardsThis year, more than 419,000 contributions rolled in from more than 200 countries.

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Meet John Heartfield, the German Visual Artist Who Pioneered the Use of Graphic Collages as a Political Weapon

Photomontage found its voice during the interwar years, thanks to the rebellious Dadaists. Among them was John Heartfield, originally Helmut Herzfeld, who boldly adopted an English-sounding name to make a point. Through his art, he fiercely critiqued the German government, using photomontages to satirize politicians in absurd, thought-provoking ways. Heartfield’s works, crafted with scissors and […]
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Nick Brandt’s Photos Stress the Resilience of Syrian Refugees in the Face of the Climate Crisis

Nick Brandt’s Photos Stress the Resilience of Syrian Refugees in the Face of the Climate CrisisIn the Jordanian desert, families displaced by war stand on stacks of boxes like stalwart islands in a dry and unforgiving landscape.

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