Category: People
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Stunning Triptych Shows Photographer’s 14 Year Struggle with Fibromyalgia
According to Wikipedia, Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes chronic muscle pain, fatigue, insomnia, headaches and tender pressure points on the body. Photographer Brooke Shaden has suffered from the debilitating disease for the past 14 years, and recently produced a beautiful series of images to raise awareness for the cause. According to Brooke, “I wanted to show three…
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Portraits of Soldiers Before, During and After Going to War
Photographer, journalist and filmmaker Lalage Snow shot this series of portraits of British soldiers over a period of seven months, before, during and after their operational deployment to Afghanistan on Op Herrick 12. They speak of fear, being injured, losing a brother soldier, missing home, excitement, coming home, and what life is like on the frontline. Snow,…
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No More Coffins – Organic Burial Pods Will Turn Your Loved Ones Into Trees
The idea of coming full circle and returning whence we came from is one that appeals to many of us, regardless of our faith (or lack thereof), and this is an idea captured perfectly by this beautiful new burial method developed in Italy. The Capsula Mundi project by designers Anna Citelli and Raoul Bretzel has…
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Parents Tattoo Their Legs to Match Their Daughter’s Birthmarks So She Doesn’t Feel Different
Most parents will do absolutely anything for their children, but a couple of caring parents in the UK have taken it one step further by getting huge red tattoos on their right legs to match the birthmark that their 18-month-old daughter Honey-Rae has on her leg. There has been a lot of controversy about parents Tanya and…
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Artist Photographs Women From 37 Countries To Show That Beauty is Everywhere
Mihaela Noroc is a photographer from Romania that quit her job and started a new life. Two years ago she took her backpack and camera, and began to travel around the globe, photographing hundreds of natural women surrounded by their culture. Her project is called “The Atlas Of Beauty”, which is about our planet’s diversity shown through the portraits…
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Beautiful Post-Pregnancy Photo Series Shows How Mothers’ Bodies Look After Giving Birth
As we all know, the majority of images we see these days are photoshopped to within an inch of their lives. The likes of Beyonce and Kim Kardashian even employ a full time “photoshop expert” to touch up all of their images. It is therefore a welcomed relief to see the work of photographer Jade Beall, who provides…
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Famous Photographers Pose Behind Their Iconic Images
They’re the world’s most iconic images. But unless you’re a photography buff, you probably have no idea who the people behind the lens of these photographs actually are. US photographer Tim Mantoani, however, aims to fix all that with his epic “Behind Photographs” series. Tim started this series in 2006, when he rented a 20×24 Polaroid camera (itself an…
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SEXandTAKEOUT: a Voyeuristic Photo Series by Sarah Bahbah
As the saying goes, “Pizza is a lot like sex. When it’s good, it’s really good. When it’s bad, it’s still pretty good.” Australian photographer and creative Sarah Bahbah has taken this notion to a whole new level with here series #SEXandTAKEOUT. According to Sarah, “Sex and Takeout was inspired while I was travelling the States with…
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Unconventionally Honest Valentine’s Day Cards For Your Lover
Looking for something a little unconventional for your lover this Valentine’s Day? For couples and romantic singles with a sense of humor or a more different approach to romance, there are fun and creative cards like these! Sure, some of them might not be the most romantic cards out there, but you’ve got to give…
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Anita Anti Captures Enchanting Fairytale-Inspired Photos
New York-based Ukrainian photographer Anita Anti uses elaborate costumes, makeup, and props to capture imaginative portraits inspired by fairytales and fantasy. Beautiful young women are transformed into magical beings and otherworldly characters in these enchanting images, thanks to Anti’s creative eye and attention to detail. It’s easy to pinpoint specific fairytale inspirations for some of…