Photographer Shen Wei‘s intuitive and sensual approach to portraiture enables his subjects to show their vulnerabilities in both physical and emotional ways. In addition to having his photographs widely exhibited internationally, Shen was hailed as one of PDN‘s 30 New and Emerging Photographers to Watch in 2008 and had his work displayed on Kodak’s Times Square Jumbotron. Hear Shen discuss the deeply personal drives that fuel his work, including his most recent project, Almost Naked.
In this first installment of the Viewfinders’ portrait photography series, photographer Erika Larsen investigates our relationship to the cycle of life and death by documenting hunters in action. Her most recent project, picked up and published by Field and Stream, presents a moving and sometimes shocking look into America’s youngest generation of hunters. Watch Erika’s unique experiences photographing in the field.
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Photojournalists Jennifer Altman and Gerald Holubowicz present their photos of Barack Obama’s historic inauguration. Their portfolios are judged by founding Politico.com Editor Patrick Ryan and Getty Images Senior Photo Editor Michael Bocchieri. Watch to see who will walk away the winner.
When French photojournalist Gerald Holubowicz set out to pursue his dream of covering an American presidential election, he was drawn to the experience on both an intellectual and emotional level. Documenting the spirit behind the candidates’ supporters was key to Holubowicz; along the way he was struck by distinct differences between French and American politics. See his photographs from election night in Harlem, and watch as he prepares to photograph Obama’s inauguration.
Photographer Jennifer Altman combines an eye for composition with a personal connection to her subjects to achieve her unique style. Watch her travels alongside presidential campaigners as she gears up to shoot the inauguration of the 44th president. And stayed tuned to see the photos of Obama’s inauguration that Jennifer shot for Business Week.
At first, photojournalist Katie Orlinsky had no interest in covering presidential politics, but she changed her mind as momentum grew behind Barack Obama’s historic campaign. Hear her stories from the campaign trail and from the front lines of a grassroots political movement in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Photojournalist Yana Paskova’s work captures the political with an artful bent; as she puts it, she searches for shots that are “beautiful and meaningful at the same time.” Paskova’s upbringing in Bulgaria gives her a unique perspective on what is arguably the most momentous American presidential election to date. Hear her challenges and triumphs in covering one of the most poignant political moments of our time.
Viewfinders’ premiere episode follows photojournalist Keith Bedford on his professional and personal journey photographing Barack Obama’s historic bid for the presidency. Bedford is a freelancer whose work has been featured at Reuters and in the New York Times. Hear about his quest for the perfect shot as he documents the most influential leaders of our time.
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