Many thanks to award-winning photographer and writer Md. Iqbal Hossain for sharing his inspiring images from beautiful Bangladesh for this feature. Learn more about Md. Iqbal Hossain via his website below & follow him on Instagram. http://iqbalhossain.me/ Where in the world are you? Send images, social links & location to gina-at-carpeverbum.net. Continue reading Where in the World?
Thanks to Wix.com for a comprehensive list of 2021 photography contests. Expand your horizons & share your vision with the world. Although these competitions are thankfully vetted, do your due diligence & check fees, fine print, etc. before entering. Continue reading Ready, Set, GO
Thank you to documentary photographer Noor Ahmed Gelal for sharing this incredible story and his images for Accents & Apertures! Continue reading On Assignment with Noor Ahmed Gelal: Photographing the most dangerous job in the world
Thank you to photographer Kazi Md. Jahirul Islam of Bangladesh for this beautiful and hopeful image. The photo of mother and child was taken in Methar Patti in Chittagong, Bangladesh during the Holi Festival. Follow Kazi Md. Jahirul Islam on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/kazimd.jahirulislam/ Website: https://kazijahirul.com/ Continue reading Where in the World?
“Tell me I can’t, and I will prove you wrong.”—Florian Ledoux Thank you to Frames Magazine for the opportunity to share French photographer Florian Ledoux’s incredible story of persistence and success. I hope you enjoy this read! Stay tuned for future editions of “Conversations” via Frames, my new column exploring the passion and motivation behind the lens. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/35IXFlE Continue reading Florian Ledoux: Yes, You Can
Today I’m introducing a new feature: “Where in the World?” showcasing images and photographers I follow around the globe. We can’t travel as much these days due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but we can appreciate one another’s views and home states, regions, etc. from afar. Would you like to be featured? Send 1-3 photos of your special corner of the world, along with a … Continue reading Where in the World?
Valerie Jardin’s new book, “Street Photography Assignments: 75 Reasons to Hit the Streets and Learn” will bust your photography rut Continue reading Book Review: “Street Photography Assignments: 75 Reasons to Hit the Streets and Learn” by Valerie Jardin
A few years ago, I met Hamzeh Mohammad Hosseini a young award-winning Iranian photographer who has become a dear friend. I admire his work, passion, intellect, creativity, curiosity, and of course, friendship & opportunity for cultural exchange. Although this world is immense and our everyday lives and experiences as global citizens so far apart, we all walk together upon the same threads of the human … Continue reading Keep Dreaming: Inspiration from a friend across the world
It was a great honor recently to work with Danish documentary photographer Klaus Bo on a new piece for Lensculture. His “Dead and Alive” effort is one of the most unique and passion-driven projects I’ve ever covered. I hope you’ll take a moment to quiet your day and read his story. Continue reading Photojournalist Klaus BO: Circling the globe in search of death
