The Photos You're Not Supposed to See

In an era when information travels at breakneck speed across vast digital networks, the very act of trying to hide certain data often paradoxically ensures its broader dissemination. This ironic dynamic, known as the “Streisand effect,” encapsulates a critical tension at the heart of contemporary media ecosystems: attempts to suppress or censor information frequently result in that information being shared more widely and gaining even greater cultural resonance.

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Haunting 360 Images Capture the Full Scope of Destruction of War in Ukraine

There's no doubt that images have the power to shape history. That's even more true for war photos such as photojournalist Nick Ut's "Napalm Girl" photo or Eddie Adams' "Saigon Execution" photo, two images that really helped shape American views of the Vietnam conflict. In 2022, it's modern-day 360 images that will have the power to truly show the devastation of Ukraine. 360-degree photos have long had their place in real-estate photography and art photography, but they haven't effectively been used for photojournalism duty.

What It Is Like to Cover F1 Racing

Mark Thompson is a Getty Images photographer with over 25 years of experience covering F1 races, including Red Bull Racing. I spoke with him to gain insight into what it is like to cover this competition. A photographer who is assigned to cover Formula 1 racing must have a true mastery of his craft that allows him to capture a wide variety of images in a single day. The photographer is expected to capture everything from cars traveling at 200 miles per hour around a track, to podium shots of winners holding trophies.

Liam Searson Captures the Beauty and Terror of California Wildfires

Liam Searson discovered his passion for photography in the wild landscapes of California. Now, those landscapes are burning.

How to Say Something With Your Street Photography

A street photographer’s task is to observe the mundane human interactions that take place throughout the day and turn them into something worthy of being preserved and shared through photography. This is not an easy task. Street photography is the most difficult genre I’ve ever attempted to pursue, and it offers hardly any potential for reward in the form of recognition or payment. And yet, so many of us are drawn to hitting the sidewalks of our town and to finding that special something that no one else noticed. Maybe we catch an elder’s smile as he watches his granddaughter chase a balloon.

Call of Duty Trivializes War Photography

In a few days, Activision will launch the 18th installment of Call of Duty, returning players to the Second World War. To market the game’s new photography mode, two conflict photographers were immersed inside the virtual world and tasked with photographing it. The resulting commercial portrays mankind’s most brutal act of self-destruction as little more than a game of football.

What Does Photography Mean to You?

A great deal of ink is spilled on these interwebs talking about the latest in photography gear and what you should or should not buy. But photography means more than just technology. For some, photography is an escape. It’s a moment in time to separate from the normality of our routines and sink into the sublime pleasure of creating art. We can forget about life’s troubles for 1/200th of a second and simply focus on the life present within the confines of our viewfinder. For me, photography has always been something of a passport.

Reuters Photojournalist Dies in Afghanistan After Being Left Behind During Retreat

Danish Siddiqui was no stranger to dangerous situations, having captured images of the Rohingya refugees fleeing Myanmar that garnered a team Pulitzer Prize in 2018. He put himself in harm's way during the tensions between the Hindu majority and Muslim minority in Delhi and again during the pandemic. His images of funeral piers in India were in stark contrast to the government's statements that the COVID response was well in hand.