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For centuries, art has celebrated the beauty of fertility, pregnancy, and birth. Today, birth photography is a popular way to document these life-changing moments.

But what makes this form of photography so special - and is it for everyone?

📷Read more: https://t.co/epB4KJOb4m

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Looking for something to watch over the holidays? 📽
We put together this list of 9 movies that every photographer should watch.✨

Are there any photography-themed movies that have inspired you? Let us know in the comments

We hope you enjoy!
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The film 'Lee' follows the tumultuous life of American fashion model-turned #warphotographer, Lee Miller.

In the blog, Katya shares her view on the film, it’s missed context, and her thoughts on the the photographer's presence in iconic photographs.

🔗https://t.co/M9JgoyfRMZ

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How can people and places be accurately and fairly represented?

'The Escape' by Zied Ben Romdhane, awarded in the #WPPh2024 Contest, is included in our educational resource, See the Story, which explores important questions for photography. Get your copy: https://t.co/aKU4JibVVk

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Want to take your #photography to the next level?

Today, anyone with a smartphone can snap a decent photo, but true photographic excellence is built on these four pillars:

📷 Skill
🌎 Culture
🎨 Talent
💪 Practice

Learn more about the four pillars - https://t.co/NPRuxcFzaP

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Suzy Hopper, UNHCR Photo Editor, discusses how photography is still a powerful medium, particularly when used for humanitarian advocacy.

Read more: https://t.co/uLfvTuNQbP

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As the business of #photography becomes increasingly challenging for photojournalists, many are finding creative ways to continue earning a living doing what they love.

Read more 🔗https://t.co/ShYHE6ANq8

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Whether you're looking for a little #inspiration, or you just love to read about photography, here are 10 inspiring #photography quotes and a bit of information about the #photographers behind them.

Hope you enjoy 😊

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Discover why photojournalism is an important part of democracy and what happens when press restrictions are implemented - as we've seen in Gaza.

🔗https://t.co/8K09g8CrrY

#photojournalism #journalists #freepress #themedia #GazaWar #Democracy

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It's not everyday that we get to see history in the making....Associated Press #photographer Evan Vucci’s image of Donald Trump's assassination attempt has the potential to become one of history's iconic images.

👉https://t.co/rUYMzWMeSl

#photography #iconicimages

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In this guest essay for the LightRocket Photography Blog, photographer and author Nic Dunlop, delivers a searing critique of this year’s World Press Photo competition.

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#photojournalism #photographyblog

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For many in the #creative space, criticism, especially self-criticism, can be a difficult thing to master.

For #photographers, using your internal critic in a balanced way, is one of the keys to hone your photographic skills.

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Social media has had an masive impact on how we live our lives.

But how has it changed #photography?

From #photographers gaining an online following to them battling to earn a living from their photos...

🔗https://t.co/AR8cweC2yE

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Photo of the Day | Young people in Tunisia are coming of age confronted by challenges on all fronts. ‘The Escape’ by Zied Ben Romdhane spotlights their lives, struggles, goals, resilience, and creativity. See the #WPPh2024 Contest awarded project: https://t.co/Z8Jhx15oNA

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Check out Yvan Cohen's review of the film Civil War.

His critique examines how Garland's film deals with the role of #photojournalism and the media.

Key take away: a pretty good action movie that falls short of its deeper aspirations.

Enjoy :)

👉🔗https://t.co/Je6ADBnZgd

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Ever get that gnawing feeling of self-doubt creeping in?

Many photographers experience #impostersyndrome at some stage. Here're 3 ways to help you deal with these unhelpful feelings.

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#lightrocket #photographyblog #photographytips

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NEW BEGINNINGS RUNNER UPS 🌱
Congratulations to the runner ups of our latest LightRocket Photography Challenge.
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Well done Gregorio Dantes Jr. & Frank Bienewald for your stunning submissions!
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View submissions
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#lightrocket #photographychallenge

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NEW BEGINNINGS WINNER🌱🥇
⁠We're thrilled to announce the winner of our latest LightRocket Photography Challenge.
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Congratulations Dominique Sauquet for submitting the winning photograph⁠.
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#lightrocket #photographychallenge

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The lines are getting increasing blurred between digitally-manipulated images, & authentic photographs.

Through new technology, there may be a way for #photographs to be restored to their original role as a reliable source of witness and information.

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The lines between digitally created & authentic photographs are increasingly blurred.

Through new tech, there may be ways for photos to become reliable sources of information once again.

🔗Read more to find out what these could be: https://t.co/1vkzgDxQQd

#photography #ai