photography

Our phones are filled with photos. A lot of photos. Most of us have thousands or tens of thousands of them stored on our devices and in the cloud. By the time we retire, we may have millions. It wasn’t always this way. There was a time when you had to print your pictures and put them in photo...

Is the digital photo revolution impacting how we perceive and remember the world? When we edit images are we editing our memories? LX News storyteller Mackenzie Behm spoke to a photographer, a content creator, and a researcher to answer questions about how taking digital photos with our phones and for social media impact our memories, for better and for worse.

Philadelphia’s Shoott photography is promoting Chinatown businesses by booking photoshoots in the neighborhood during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. NBC10’s Karen Hua has the story.

Photographer Mark Edward Harris says he got frostbite on his index finger when capturing photos of giant slalom in 3-degrees Fahrenheit. “In the scheme of things, that’s so small, compared to [being able to] witness history,” said Harris. NBCLX’s Fernando Hurtado spoke to Harris and a photographer for Getty Images to see what it’s like to capture the Winter Olympics...

New Orleans photographer Frank Relle makes his art at night — taking a boat into the Louisiana swamps and sliding into the water among the alligators to capture the perfect images. He took NBCLX along for the ride as he explained why he wants to make art in “a place that’s still wild.”

Minneapolis photographer Uzoma Obasi was invited to shadow George Floyd’s family in the wake of his May 2020 murder that sparked mass protests across the country. He took more than 30,000 photos with the goal of “documenting the humanity around George.” NBCLX contributor Greg Bledsoe brings his Family Geography Project to Minneapolis to share Obasi’s powerful images and his story.

Alan Chin was near the site of the collapsing World Trade Center towers, taking photos as dust swirled through the air. He shares the stories behind some of his powerful images from that day.

Steven CW Taylor explains what to expect at the Ubuntu fine photo art exhibition in Philadelphia’s Germantown neighborhood.

Instagram influencer Christine Tran Ferguson shares her photography tips that are on display at her Tour de Lust blog.

Three photographers used weather balloons to send cameras into the stratosphere and capture breathtaking images of the Northern Lights. Autumn Schrock and Nate Luebbe, who produced the documentary “Light Side Up,” talked to LX News about hurdles they overcame to make their “crazy idea” a sensational reality.

Philly Live’s Sheila Watko talks to longtime Philadelphia Inquirer photographer Ed Hille about his photo book that looks at the art anyone can see throughout Philly. Proceeds from “In Plain Sight: Public Art in Philadelphia” will help benefit Parkinson’s research.

Writer and influencer Orion Carloto is opening up beyond Instagram with a new book of her verse and photography. The poet joined LX News to talk about the book, “Film For Her,” and the comeback of poetry as a “cool” art form.

Amaria Dixon has captured some of the most historic events in recent years, from President Obama’s inauguration to the most recent protests around Southern California. Today, NBCLX storyteller Cody Broadway captures her story as she documents Election Day.

Author and photographer Kate T. Parker calls her latest book “Play Like a Girl: Life Lessons from the Soccer Field” a “love letter to the game,” and hopes it will inspire young girls to stand up for themselves and speak their minds.

Minneapolis photographer Canaan Mattson documents the swath of destruction occurring in his neighborhood in the wake of the George Floyd protests.

Whether you’re using a DSLR camera or a smartphone, here are some tips to capture wallpaper-worthy images of your furry friend.

Andrea DoSouto, a Spanish street photographer, was an adventurous child who always wanted to be in the center of the action.

When is a photograph of nude bodies artistic or titillating? A woman’s exposed nipple a political statement or erotica? A video of childbirth might show genitalia. Should what someone considers a celebration of life be censored? In 1964, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart famously wrote in a case about obscene material that he could tell the difference when...

Vickie Segar of Village Studio helps creates content for her clients to help get out their message. She designed the perfect social media ready home downtown, adorned with shades of gold and pops of pink. We join Vickie for a look at just what went into creating this chic apartment and why it’s so appealing.