How photographing action figures healed my inner child
What started as a childhood fascination has developed into a photographic project where I explore identity and Blackness through the characters I portray.
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Remembering David Gilkey: His NPR buddies share stories about their favorite pictures
It is the 7th anniversary of the death of NPR photographer David GIlkey, who was killed by a grenade attack while on assignment in Afghanistan. His colleagues talk about his life and work.
Through her grief, an Indian American photographer rediscovers her heritage
Documentary photographer Maansi Srivastava shares a story of growing up in the United States and reclaiming her roots in her project Roots Hanging from the Banyan Tree.
Photographing a year of war and resilience in Ukraine
NPR photographer Claire Harbage shares her experiences of documenting life in Ukraine for the past year, amid the ongoing Russian invasion.
How one photographer is using his camera as a weapon against poverty and racism
In his recently published photobook, "No Justice, No Peace," Devin Allen confronts readers with the reality of how little has changed since the civil rights movement.
Inside South Africa's 'hijacked' buildings: 'All we want is a place to call home'
Compelling photos capture the lives of occupiers who say gentrification and a lack of affordable housing in Cape Town have left them no choice but to reclaim space in a city that's squeezing them out.
PHOTOS: Ukrainian refugees feel surprisingly at home in Brazil's 'Little Ukraine'
Eight families fled the war and traveled 5,000 miles to Brazil to live in a town settled by Ukrainians over a century ago. The language and customs — and kindnesses — have eased their transition.
How to take better photos
Is it even a vacation if you don't have the pics to prove it? NPR's Life Kit has tip from a professional photographer on getting the most out of your camera.
America, the (disappearing) beautiful
Robert Adams' obsession with the decay and beauty of the American landscape is on display at the National Gallery's exhibition "American Silence: The Photographs of Robert Adams."
Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was killed. Here's what the scene was like
Here are photos from the scene when Japan's former leader, Shinzo Abe, was assassinated while giving a campaign speech.