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The Man Who Loved Women, and Cameras

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:20:14 -0400

The fashion photographer Terence Donovan relied on his personality — by turns charismatic, charming and aggressive — to draw out the best of his subjects.

On Pakistan's Election Trail: Photographs by Massimo Berruti

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:03:39 -0400

On Pakistan's Election Trail: Photographs by Massimo Berruti:

The build-up to Pakistan’s elections, which will be held May 11, has been clouded by a disturbing streak of violence. Italian photographer Massimo Berruti has been documenting the frontrunners on the final days of their campaigns.

timelightbox: At home with Elliot Erwitt — via NOWNESS

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:44:30 -0400

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At home with Elliot Erwitt — via NOWNESS

nprradiopictures: In a poor city in a poor country on a poor...

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:42:10 -0400

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In a poor city in a poor country on a poor continent, there is a group of people with a singular purpose: to look rich.

Or, rather, to look good — and to fully embody the suave, elegant style that a wardrobe of three-piece suits, silk socks, fedoras and canes might suggest.

They are called sapeurs or members of the Societe des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Elegantes (the Society of Tastemakers and Elegant People). And when they go out, they turn the streets of Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the Congo, into a fashion runway.

The Surprising Sartorial Culture Of Congolese ‘Sapeurs’

Photo Credit: Hector Mediavilla/Picturetank

guardiancomment: ‘With the headlines about a five-year-old...

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:41:27 -0400

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‘With the headlines about a five-year-old using a gun marketed as “My First Rifle” barely faded, the NRA invited attendees to “[s]hare the excitement with spectacular displays and fun-filled events for the entire family”. The grade schoolers present shared the organization’s attitude towards the products that have caused the deaths of more American children in two years than the very tragic US military casualties in Iraq and Afghanistan. “I like guns because guns are fun,” said 9-year-old Kaykay Mace’ - Top 10 things you missed at the National Rifle Association Convention

A Final Embrace: The Most Haunting Photograph from Bangladesh

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:39:58 -0400

A Final Embrace: The Most Haunting Photograph from Bangladesh:

Many powerful photographs have been made in the aftermath of the devastating collapse of a garment factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh. But one photo, by Bangladeshi photographer Taslima Akhter, has emerged as the most heart wrenching, capturing an entire country’s grief in a single image.

The Hidden War in the Caucasus

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:29:11 -0400

The Hidden War in the Caucasus:

While Chechnya emerges from a decade of conflict, Maria Turchenkova photographs the hidden guerrilla war in the republic of Dagestan – the largest, most heterogeneous and, today, the most violent republic in the North Caucasus region.

theatlantic: In Focus: Sichuan Earthquake Recovery Last...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:31:07 -0400

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In Focus: Sichuan Earthquake Recovery

Last Saturday, a destructive earthquake struck China’s Sichuan province, near the epicenter of the devastating 2008 earthquake, damaging thousands of structures and triggering landslides in the mountainous region. As of yesterday, the death toll stood at more than 200, with nearly 12,000 injured, 23 still missing, and tens of thousands made homeless. The quake was measured at magnitude 7.0 by China’s earthquake administration and magnitude of 6.6 by the U.S. Geological Survey. Rescue teams and government aid personnel have struggled to reach the affected area, as many roads were damaged.

See more. [Images: AP, Reuters, Getty]

reportagebygettyimages: “Currently one rhinoceros is killed by...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:29:02 -0400

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“Currently one rhinoceros is killed by poachers every 16 hours in South Africa,” writes National Geographic reporter Peter Gwin.

Over the last three years, more than a thousand of the animals have been slaughtered. In response, police gunned down 22 poachers and arrested more than 200 last year. At the bloody heart of this conflict is the rhino’s horn, a prized ingredient in traditional Asian medicines. Though black market prices vary widely, as of last fall dealers in Vietnam quoted prices ranging from $33 to $133 a gram, which at the top end is double the price of gold and can exceed the price of cocaine.

Today, the Overseas Press Club of America announced that this story, “Rhino Wars,” earned Mr. Gwin and Reportage photographer Brent Stirton the Whitman Bassow award for environmental reporting. Read the full story on the National Geographic Web site and see more of Mr. Stirton’s photos here.

CAPTION: TUGELA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE, COLENSO, NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 9: A female rhino (left) who 4 months ago survived a brutal dehorning by poachers who used a chainsaw to remove her horns and a large section of bone in this area of her skull in Natal, South Africa on November 9, 2010. (Photo by Brent Stirton/Reportage by Getty Images)

npr: Stunning Video: 3 Years Of The Sun In 3 Minutes : The...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:28:17 -0400

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Stunning Video: 3 Years Of The Sun In 3 Minutes : The Two-Way

timelightbox: Photograph by Steve Schapiro Happy birthday,...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:27:48 -0400

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Photograph by Steve Schapiro

Happy birthday, Barbra Streisand.

“Barbra Streisand has an amazing sense of what is right for her career. One of the secrets of her success is to demand her own way and she is almost always right in her choices and taste.”

Photographer Steve Schapiro on Streisand.

reportagebygettyimages: Yesterday’s news of a deadly building...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:26:28 -0400

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Yesterday’s news of a deadly building collapse near Dhaka, Bangladesh, comes five months after a horrific fire at similar facility, which also housed factories making clothing for European and American consumers. The earlier incident, in which over 100 people died in a blaze at Tazreen Fashions Limited, inspired photographer Abir Abdullah to document the dangerous working conditions in Bangladesh’s garment industry. In March, his project, “The Deadly Cost of Cheap Clothing,” was awarded the Alexia Foundation professional grant to help him continue this work.

Read more about Abir’s project on the Alexia Foundation’s Web site.

CAPTION: More than 100 people were killed after a devastating fire took place at Tazreen Fashions Limited garment factory at Nischintapur, in Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, late on Nov. 24, 2012. (Photo by Abir Abdullah/Courtesy of the Alexia Foundation)

RISC: Training reporters how to save lives - British Journal of Photography

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:42:17 -0400

RISC: Training reporters how to save lives - British Journal of Photography

The Multiplier Effect and the Role of the Photograph in Boston

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:03:43 -0400

The Multiplier Effect and the Role of the Photograph in Boston:

David Levi Strauss writes for LightBox on how the use of images and dispersion of photographs has evolved to a critical point, as demonstrated during the bombings (and subsequent manhunt) in Boston last week.

timelightbox: Photograph by Chris Killip Opening April 19th:...

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:47:28 -0400

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Photograph by Chris Killip

Opening April 19th: Deutsche Börse Photography Prize at The Photographers’ Gallery in London — on view until June 30, 2013. For more information visit the gallery’s website here.

For more photography events, visit The Guide.

timemagazine: “I thought, Sure, this girl can act. But, man,...

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:47:15 -0400

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“I thought, Sure, this girl can act. But, man, this girl can also just be.”

— Jodie Foster on Jennifer Lawrence for the 2013 TIME 100. Continue reading here.

(Photograph by Mark Seliger for TIME)

timelightbox: Photograph by Eugene Richards After the tragic...

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:46:25 -0400

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Photograph by Eugene Richards

After the tragic events at the Boston Marathon, a hero in a cowboy hat emerged. Carlos Arredondo was identified as helping Jeff Bauman in a now-iconic photograph appearing on front pages around the world. In 2006, Eugene Richards began photographing Arredondo, an anti-war activist, after he lost his first son in Iraq — eventually publishing his story in War is Personal. Richards spoke to LightBox about his relationship with Arredondo.

reportagebygettyimages: Honoring Chris Hondros by Jonathan...

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:45:58 -0400

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Honoring Chris Hondros

by Jonathan Klein

Today – as we have every day since April 20, 2011 – we remember our friend and colleague, photojournalist Chris Hondros.

Chris was killed two years ago while covering the uprising against Libya’s dictatorial regime, falling in the same attack that claimed his friend and fellow photojournalist, Tim Hetherington. Since that day, Chris’ indelible spirit and influence have sparked needed conversations about the importance of protecting journalists in conflict zones, inspired emerging and veteran photojournalists alike and affirmed the importance of a free press in society. Articles, exhibits and a book have reflected on his life and his work. And recent honors not only keep memories of Chris alive, but also increase his reputation for extraordinary talent, professionalism and humanity. On Sunday, April 21, 2013, Chris will be inducted into the University of North Carolina Journalism Hall of Fame. How fitting.

I was fortunate to get to know Chris well over the more than a decade that we worked together. He was a truly special person with great values and a deep well of empathy and humanity that has had a lasting impact on me. I have a photo of Chris next to my desk, both to remind me of him everyday and also to ensure that we do not forget the critical importance of what he was doing when he died and our obligation to continue that critical work.

At Getty Images, we honor Chris with our ongoing support of The Chris Hondros Fund, the nonprofit established to celebrate his life and work and to encourage other photojournalists who approach their profession with the art, passion, ethics and humanity that are evident in Chris’ photographs. In June, the photojournalism community will gather in New York City for a benefit to raise funds to continue this work and to honor the recipients of this year’s Getty Images and Chris Hondros Fund Award for Photojournalism.

If you value the unique role of independent photojournalists – those who will put their own safety at risk to be society’s witness to the key events of our time, please join us in supporting the Chris Hondros Fund by participating in this year’s benefit or with a contribution. Your backing will help us carry on, full of the hope and humanity that emanates from Chris’ work, and which inspires all photojournalists to help us better understand our world.

Editor’s note: Jonathan Klein is CEO and Co-founder of Getty Images and a member of the Board of Directors of The Committee to Protect Journalists. See his previous posts about Chris Hondros, the importance of protecting journalists in conflict zones and the value of press freedom to society. Photo by Chris Hondros

A Photographer's View of the Carnage: "When I Look at the Photos, I Cry"

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:34:59 -0400

A Photographer's View of the Carnage: "When I Look at the Photos, I Cry":

Freelance photographer Bill Hoenk was on hand to document the chaos following the second explosion at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. His photograph of a Boston police officer carrying a wounded child is the cover image of TIME’s digital edition, a special report on the tragedy in Boston.

Tragedy in Boston: One Photographer's Eyewitness Account

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:03:42 -0400

Tragedy in Boston: One Photographer's Eyewitness Account:

LightBox spoke with Boston Globe photographer John Tlumacki, who photographed the explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Tlumacki, who has photographed more than 20 marathons in his 30 years at the Globe, describes the sheer chaos of the scene.