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Capturing 30 Years of Age

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Ever think about how you and your siblings have physically changed throughout the years? If so, you'll appreciate Nicholas NIxon’s The Brown Sisters, an incredibly interesting series that reveals the gradual changes that come with time. The women in his life (or more specifically his wife and her three sisters) were photographed every year for over 30… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on May 17, 2011 at 1:00pm — 6 Comments

Adorable Yoga Puppies



You laughed out loud when you first saw those hilarious yoga dogs, you couldn't stop staring at those cute yoga kittens, and now you're wondering what's next? Adorable yoga puppies, of course!



The stars… Continue

Added by alice on May 17, 2011 at 11:30am — 2 Comments

Pic of the Day: Under the Spell of Polaris



Today's Pic of the Day was taken in Madeira, Portugal and comes to us from Nuno Serrão. If Nuno's name sounds familiar, he was the first place winner under our Nature category for the just recently wrapped Art of Photography contest.



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Added by alice on May 17, 2011 at 9:30am — 4 Comments

The Great Dane Who Became an Older Sister



Brought home when she was just 7 weeks old, Gracie the Great Dane instantly became an integral part of Erin Vey's life. So when the Seattle-based lifestyle dog photographer decided, one day, that she'd have a baby, she had to prepare not just herself, but her dog for the lifestyle change. "Gracie stayed with her grandma and grandpa for about a week until we were ready for her to come home," Vey… Continue

Added by alice on May 14, 2011 at 7:00am — 4 Comments

Sweet Taste of Summer



If these don't make you excited about summer I don't know what will! Fabian Gloeden is a photographer from Porto Alegre, Brazil who manages to give us a sweet taste of the coming season with her beautiful photos. Full of sunshine and good times, this sweet (and sexy) set will surely make you daydream about your next great adventure!…









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Added by Alyssa Anda on May 13, 2011 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Celebrity Portraits: Up Close and Personal



When it comes to celebrity portraiture, it's hard to pinpoint exactly what makes certain ones stand out from the rest. Up close and personal photos provide a deeper look into a side of celebrities we don’t often get to see, and when a photographer can reveal something new or different, it can change your whole perception of them.



Damon Winter is a New York-based staff photographer for… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on May 13, 2011 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Fashion Shoot Inspired by French Paintings



When Greek designer Mary Katrantzou wanted to show off her fall/winter 2011-2012 clothing collection, she could have been like countless others, placing beautiful models in tropical locations, frolicking around an all-too-pristine beach. Instead, she breathes life into her colorful clothes, made with baroque and allegorical textures, by… Continue

Added by Marica on May 12, 2011 at 7:00am — 5 Comments

Ladylike Katy Perry for Vanity Fair



In Paris, 26-year-old entertainer Katy Perry striked pretty poses for famed photographer Annie Leibovitz which can now be seen in Vanity Fair’s June 2011 issue. While looking elegant and full of grace, she openly answers questions about her career, her marriage to actor Russell Brand and their very different religious viewpoints. For the complete interview, hop on over to… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on May 11, 2011 at 1:30pm — 2 Comments

Pretty Cinematic Scenes



Photography is a passionate undertaking, be it as a career or hobby. For Texas-born Shane Woodward, it is fueled by his love for cinema. Woodward has been taking photos for about five years now or ever since he received a camera as a gift from his sister. Recently making the move from Texas to Paris, he is now focusing on several creative outlets which include not only photography but acting and… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on May 11, 2011 at 12:30pm — No Comments

New York City Street Kids



Adam Taylor is a successful and talented photographer we have featured on My Modern Met before. Moving from beautiful contemplative landscapes to advertising photography, Taylor now finds himself shooting on… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on May 10, 2011 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Dramatically Visualizing Quotes



B. Romain is the man behind the 60 Quotes Project, a series that brings motivational quotes to life! Look through the set and you'll notice that his style of shooting is just as dramatic and different as the quotes themselves.



Romain's talent lies in the fact that he can capture the essence of a sentence in ways you don't always quite expect. So whether they're words of wisdom or… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on May 10, 2011 at 1:30pm — 2 Comments

Distorted Gravity



In contrast to the teen prodigies we're used to featuring on My Modern Met, many photographers are self-described “late bloomers" who turned their hobby into a full-time profession at a much later age. Such was the case for artist Anka Zhuravleva who realized that photography was her truly calling only after jumping around from career to career. She worked as a tattoo artist, a singer in a rock-band, a… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on May 9, 2011 at 1:00pm — 2 Comments

Invisible Seats



What a trip! Jens Sage is a talented, Berlin, Germany-based photographer who's created a fun series called Seats. Though many people have included levitation in their photography, what sets Sage's work apart is that he makes his subjects appear as though they're driving in an invisible vehicle or seated… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on May 9, 2011 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

Sweetly Surreal



Let Phoenix, Arizona-based Rachael Koscica whisk you away to another world with her beautifully surreal photos. Though she's only been shooting for the past five years, Koscica has the ability to create scenes that seem grounded in reality...almost. Her free flowing imagination could only come from someone who sees the world differently...in a sweet and whimsical way.



Koscica's first publication… Continue

Added by alice on May 9, 2011 at 10:00am — No Comments

Breathtakingly Beautiful Wedding Photography



What do photos from the the top wedding photographer in the world look like? Well, you're looking at them. Ben Chrisman was given that title by the Wedding Photojournalist Association. Him and his wife, Erin, were also individually listed as two of the top ten wedding photographers in the world by the prestigious American Photo magazine. Just recently, they were recognized as two of the best wedding… Continue

Added by alice on May 8, 2011 at 8:00am — 3 Comments

Simply Glamorous Celebrity Portraiture



Uli Weber has said that he aims "to take beautiful pictures, which are also relevant." As one of the most accomplished photographers of our generation, with over 25 years of experience, Weber has done just that. His celebrity portraiture isn't just crisp, clean, modern and fresh, it's distinctly his own.



We love how Hasselbad describes Weber's work, "Behind his pictures is his desire to… Continue

Added by alice on May 8, 2011 at 6:00am — 3 Comments

Refrigerators Around the World



Documentarian, fine art and architectural photographer Stephanie de Rouge gives us an incredibly interesting look at what's In Your Fridge. Comprised of photos of people and the food in their refrigerators (similar in idea to What the World Eats), the series will make you think twice about what… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on May 6, 2011 at 3:59pm — 3 Comments

Heat of the Night

Germany-based fashion photographer Max Abadian has a way of creating a captivating atmosphere, seducing the eye with unequivocal beauty. Photographing lingerie label Blush’s fall 2011 campaign, Abadian tells an interesting story while models Hannah Davis and Ryan Carney help the photographer create sweet and seductive scenes.



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Added by Alyssa Anda on May 6, 2011 at 2:00pm — 4 Comments

Rise of a Talented Teenage Photographer



Just 17 and five months into taking up photography, Nicholas Max is already starting to gain a strong following. He has an artistic way of shooting that's inspired by other ingenues, like Brian Oldham, and there's a freshness to his images that could only come with young age.



We get… Continue

Added by alice on May 6, 2011 at 9:00am — 5 Comments

Beautiful Photo Illustrations



26 year-old Douglas Alves is living the American dream. Self taught, Alves was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil where in 2000 he began his career working at different ad agencies. In 2005, he made the decision to become a freelance graphic designer and illustrator. Then, in 2007, Alves was offered the opportunity to move to Santa Monica, California to work on his portfolio he calls… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on May 5, 2011 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

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