CUBA 25 YEARS AGO

Twenty five years ago, Eduardo Cerda Sanchez boarded a plane to Cuba. He was not going as a photographer with a project. He was going as a student, with a camera, three months, and no agenda. Cuba, it turns out, does not need a photographer with a project. It just needs one willing to show up.
Photographs by Eduardo Cerda Sanchez
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Ten Days Ten Shadows

Ten days. Ten images. One singular pursuit of light. This series explores the quiet drama of Mexico’s streets and the power of finding the "main character" within the shadows.
Photographs by Darren Pellegrino
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INTO THE COLD

For over a century, Milwaukeeans have started their new year the hard way. André Saint Louis has spent the last four years documenting the chaos, the cold, and the characters who keep coming back.
Photographs by André Saint Louis
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Photographer Spotlight: Robert Stacy

Robert Stacy has spent his career pointing his camera at the things the world would rather look away from. Reproductive rights, civil rights, homelessness, economic justice. Not because it is comfortable but because he believes photography can change things. We talked to him about dignity, spontaneity, and why he always walks back the way he came.

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5 Tips for Portraits Without Distractions in Monochrome Photography

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5 Tips for Portraits Without Distractions in Monochrome Photography

One of the most powerful aspects of monochrome portraiture is its ability to focus entirely on the subject.

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7 Tips for Minimalism in Monochrome Photography

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7 Tips for Minimalism in Monochrome Photography

Minimalism in black and white photography is all about simplicity, clarity, and intentionality.

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3 Tips for Capturing Textures That Tell a Story

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3 Tips for Capturing Textures That Tell a Story

In black and white photography, texture plays a powerful role. Without color, the details of surfaces,

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5 Tips For Using Light and Shadow as Your Palette

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5 Tips For Using Light and Shadow as Your Palette

In monochrome photography, light and shadow are your primary tools. Without color to guide the eye,

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5 Tips for Seeing in Black & White

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5 Tips for Seeing in Black & White

One of the biggest challenges when starting out in monochrome photography is learning to “see” the world without color.

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