Photography

March 9, 2026

Underwater Photographer Helps Free a Humpback Whale Entangled in Fishing Gear

Underwater photographer John Kowitz has traveled the globe documenting the incredible underwater world. His beautiful photography and films capture the ocean’s most remarkable creatures, many of which are under threat due to commercial fisheries, pollution, and other environmental impacts. During a recent trip departing from the Hawaiian coast, Kowitz and his team witnessed this issue firsthand when he spotted two humpback whales in distress.

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February 26, 2026

Photo of a Rare White Humpback Whale and Mother Wins World Nature Photography Awards

The World Nature Photography Awards (WNPA) believes in the little things. Founded on the idea that small, positive actions can make a big difference, the organization sees photography as a powerful way to influence the actions we take and perspectives we have when it comes to the conservation of the planet. Its photo contest highlights the best in nature photography, and WNPA just announced its 2026 winners.

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February 12, 2026

Winners of 2025 Travel Photographer of the Year Take Us on a Journey Around the World

Every year, the Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY) awards conjure visions of sacred rituals, dramatic landscapes, breathtaking animals, and communal gatherings. It should come as no surprise, then, that it’s nearly impossible to browse TPOTY’s photographs without experiencing some sense of wanderlust. The winning images from 2025 are no exception. “The standard this year was outstanding,” judge Krystal Chryssomallis said.

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February 10, 2026

New Exhibition Chronicles the Evolution of Chicano Photography Across Six Decades

Since its opening in 2022, The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum has been a beacon for Mexican-American art. On top of housing one of its largest permanent collections, it has spotlighted different facets of Chicano art through temporary exhibitions. Its latest exhibition, Chicano Camera Culture: A Photographic History, 1966–2026, is described as the first major survey to explore the evolution of Chicano photography work across six decades.

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