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During the late 1970s and 1980s, paramedic Chris Porsz roamed the streets of his hometown Peterborough to take candid photographs of passersby. He snapped pictures of people who stood out from the crowd, be it couples, siblings, friends, etc. Three decades later, Chris returned to his project and tracked down the same subjects to recreate
Ospreys are birds of prey known for being excellent fishers. These powerful creatures dive down from up to 100 feet in the air, baring their huge claws to retrieve their next meal from the water. The way they hunt for fish is utterly fascinating, which is why they are a favorite subject among wildlife photographers.
When we think of polar bears, we automatically picture them in the Arctic, surrounded by snowy and icy landscapes. This image has been deeply ingrained in our minds that it’s hard to imagine these furry giants in any other environment. The North experiences changing seasons, too. And as summer arrives, polar bears come out and
This nurse turned professional photographer took newborn photos to a whole other level by adding full sets of teeth onto the babies’ smiles! Amy Haehl specializes in wedding and newborn photography and is the owner of Coffee Creek Studio located in Shelbyville, IN. She takes the most stunning pictures of babies, capturing them during their
Through a photo series shared on social media, this portrait photographer is sending an important message to young girls out there – that they can be whoever they want to be. Heather Mitchell was at her eight-year-old daughter’s softball practice chatting with other moms when she received a bothersome remark from one of them about
Here comes the bride, all dressed in white—with her adorable 2-year-old Labrador Retriever outfitted for the occasion! Blushing bride Kristen Dupree’s “first-look” photoshoot was made even more special. Her dog, Zeke, shared her spotlight when the furry pooch posed for the camera in Dupree’s dream wedding. The 24-year-old registered nurse who works in labor and
These children with Down syndrome dressed as Disney characters will give you the dose of good vibes you needed today! This photo series is part of the “Down with Disney” project led by UK-based photographer, Nicole Louise Perkins. She started this campaign as a way to celebrate children with Down syndrome and expel the harmful
When wedding arrangements are made, the flower girl role is typically assigned to little children. While that is the norm, a couple who recently got married chose to take a different route – by asking their four grandmothers to walk as flower girls at their wedding! Lyndsey Raby wanted her September wedding to Tanner Raby
As recently as 1983, the average life expectancy of people with Down syndrome was 25 years. Today, that number has increased to approximately 60 years, which can be largely attributed to the end of the cruel practice of institutionalizing babies born with this condition. To say that people with Down syndrome have gone through a
Flowers are the embodiment of life and beauty. Its wide array of colors, variety of shapes and sizes, and unique scents make it a fascinating subject for photography. And it does not take a genius to appreciate its charm. Take a look at this picturesque aerial view of a Lavender field that perfectly shows the
Photographer Ashley Sargent recently received an unusual request for a newborn photoshoot – one that involved capturing snapshots of a “rainbow baby”. For those of you who are not familiar, a rainbow baby is “a name coined for a healthy baby born after losing a baby due to miscarriage, infant loss, stillbirth, or neonatal death.”
Belinda Sol is a photographer who helps new moms celebrate the joys of having a child. So when her client, Mona, called her requesting a photoshoot, she thought that it would be like her other regular sessions. But when she returned Mona’s call, it turned out that she had other plans in mind. The photoshoot wasn’t