Photography

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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February 4, 2026

Amazing Winners of HIPA’s “Power”-Themed Photo Contest’s $1M Prizes

The world-renowned photography contest known as HIPA has revealed the winners of its latest competition. The theme, “Power,” invited photographers to explore strength, endurance, and force across natural and human-made environments. Thousands of artists from around the world submitted work for the chance to share in the contest’s $1 million prize pool. Italian photographer Gianluca Gianferrari earned the grand prize for his photograph of Mount Etna during an active eruption.

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