Joe Polimeni

The photographer Joe Polimeni has worked with United Press International and has photographed presidents, royalty, supermodels, Olympics, et cetera. He is now a contract photographer who photographs executives, fashion and auto shows, along with family pictures such as: engagments, weddings, senior pictures, et cetera. Lastly Polimeni states that "as an official photographer for the Olympic Torch Relay, [he] photographed the Olympic Flame's progress through 48 states in 65 days and had the privilege being a Torchbearer." 

For other photographs and portfolios go here.

For more about the photographer go here.

Ballerina Project

"...The Ballerina Project is an ongoing series of photographs created by photographer: Dane Shitagi. Constructed over the span of 15 years the Ballerina Project is not your typical 'dance photography' but an etching of a ballerina's heart and emotions."

Dane Shitagi was born in Hawaii and in 1996 he moved to "...New York City where he was able to be influenced by the city's vitality and diverse atmosphere. Instead of limiting himself to the confines of a studio... [he] explores all aspects of the location he photographs in.... Dane is most known for his creation of the Ballerina Project."

Ballerina Project "About" page.

Dane Shitagi's website.

Skelelegs

Coyote and Fox Skull

Coyote Skull

These photographs were taken by another blogger: Skelelegs, who used an under light to get the over dramatic lighting to achieve a more terrifying or gruesome look. The artist also sculpts, sews, and photographs; their main subject is bones and skulls. 

Skelelegs' blog.

"Untitled" (Portrait of Ross in L.A.), 1991

"Candies individually wrapped in multicolored cellophane, endless supply. 

Dimensions vary with installation; ideal weight 175 lbs...

Felix Gonzalez-Torres produced work of uncompromising beauty and simplicity, transforming the everyday into profound meditation on love and loss."

This piece is representative of Felix's partner, "...Ross Laycock, who died of an AIDS-related illness in 1991. The installation is comprised of 175 pounds of candy, corresponding to Ross's ideal body weight. Viewers are encouraged to take a piece of candy, the diminishing amount parallels to Ross's weight loss suffering prior to his death... the pile should be continuously replenished, thus metaphorically granting perpetual life."

More information here.

{This is not about the photograph but the piece itself, which was far too impactful for me to just skip over. It needs to be acknowledged.}

Casper Hedberg

"Casper Hedberg does assignments for major Swedish and international newspapers and magazines, he works with personal projects and he also does commercial assignments. [His] imagery is always documentary and genuine."

Afghanistan

Buzkashi

Dinka

Child Labor in Bangladesh

Boxing for Freedom

Bascha Posh

Champion

Justice or Peace

Desplazado

Casper Hedberg's website.

Behind the Scenes of the Australian Ballet Company

Lynette Wills was a dancer for the Australian Ballet Company for 18 years. Towards the end of her ballet career she started to photograph fellow dancers at every opportunity. These first photographs were then put into her photography book "Step Inside The Australian Ballet."

Lynette Wills' website.

Steam-punk and Fantasy Portfolios

Russ Turner is an "alternative, steam-punk, fantasy, and live event photographer based in Metro Detroit."

Russ Turner's Facebook page.

Russ Turner's website.

Wet Dog and Pit Bull Flower Power

"Sophie Gamand is a French award-winning photographer and animal advocate living and working in New York City. Since 2010, she has been focus on dogs and our relationship with them. Her most known series are Wet Dog and Flower Power; Pit Bulls of the Revolution. She has won several prestigious photography awards for her work, including a Sony World Photography Award in 2014, as well as advocacy awards for her dedication to animal rescue and adoption."

Wet Dog

Wet Dog - the book is now available! 

Here is the link.

The rest of the photo can also be seen at this link.

Flower Power; Pit Bull of the Revolution

The rest of the photo set can be found here.

Sophie Gamand's 'about' page.

Abandoned Architecture

"Dutch photographer Niki Feijen immortalizes an astonishingly intact glimpse into the past. [He] specializes in documenting and capturing historic architecture and abandoned buildings. Each photo fuses together the conflicting notions of beauty and decay and corresponds with his desire to capture and silently communicate with his audience about the subject's very essence."

Niki Feijen's website.

To Lack Colour

Claudia is an amateur photographer who, in my opinion, creates interesting photos and art work. 

Her blog, To Lack Colour, "consists primarily of photographs and artwork of [her own]." 

Claudia's blog.

Karolina Kuras

"Karolina [Kuras] is a dance and portrait photographer and photographer with the National Ballet of Canada."

"She got her first camera at age 11 and was instantly hooked. Over the years her passion for classical ballet and photography have joined together to become the main focus of her work."

Karolina Kuras' website.

Anxiety

The photographer John William Keedy "draws from those around him, [he] creates art aimed at examining the concepts of personal identity and normalcy."

Keedy depicts multiple anxieties an neuroses in this photo set: It's Hardly Noticeable. 

Article about the photo set.

John William Keedy website.