Photography

August 10, 2026

Deserted Diners and Muted Pastel Scenes Captured on the Roadsides of the American West

For photographer Helene Havard, travel is a way of exploring how places shape us. Through her signature pastel color palette, she has turned very real and active locations into dreamy, Wes Anderson-like sites where time doesn’t seem to pass. Having captured the cheerful Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Santa Monica Pier, Havard has set her sights on a diametrically opposite subject.

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August 5, 2026

Robert Irwin Speaks Out About the Negative Effects of AI on Photography

Embed from Getty Images Photographer and conservationist Robert Irwin grew up in front of the camera and surrounded by wildlife. The spotlight became a platform for inspiring others to care about the natural world. From a young age, Irwin learned how to step out of the limelight and instead step behind the camera himself. Through his lens, he has been able to further his family’s mission of wildlife conservation.

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July 27, 2026

Free-To-Enter Wellcome Photography Contest Offers $70,000 in Prizes

As the Wellcome Photography Prize celebrates its 30th year, it continues its mission of highlighting photography and scientific imagery that captures the influence of health and science on our culture. The photo competition is free to enter and submissions are now open for the 2027 edition of the biennial contest, which offers a total prize fund of £52,000 ($70,000).

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.