Category: Photography

Ah, Paris! With its beautiful buildings and exquisite food! The usual way to capture the city of light is by taking photos of its iconic architecture, especially the Eiffel Tower. Now, these two following artists have decided to shake things up a little bit, and show something different. A sort of “behind the scenes” of Paris if you want, unveiling a new side of the city. Well done to them for this new and original approach!

Pierre Folk | By the Silent Line

Started in 2011 by French photographer Pierre Folk, this project represents La Petite Ceinture (the little belt), an old and derelict railway encircling Paris that was in use in the 19th century. The line has been unused for 80 years and the vegetations has slowly taken over.

Forgotten by most Parisians because its access was closed to the public, La Petite Ceinture has become an interest for developers who see in this unused land an opportunity to develop the city. An opposition has risen amongst railway enthusiasts and patrimony organizations to save the Petite Ceinture and open it to public. The final decision hasn’t been made yet, but I really hope that they will not destroy this great testimony of the past.

Michael Wolf | Paris Abstract 

Michael Wolf has decided to turn his camera to rooftops instead of facades, and I am grateful for this. Original and geometric, his series offers the viewers a new sight of Paris. Refreshing!

(via This Is Colossal)

Mariell is a Norwegian photographer and writer based in London. I have been following her blog for quite a long time now, and have always been in love with her photographs. She seems to be able to capture the little details of everyday life and makes them look beautiful and purposeful. Everything is in a sort of soft, quiet and appreciative state. I am a big fan.

When Emer Gillespie intended to take photos of her daughter Laoisha, she refused unless she was allowed photograph her mother first. Following this, the series Picture You Picture Me was born.

The photographer became the sitter and the child became the photographer. Playful and intimate, this series witnesses some simple yet important quality time.

Anna Hollow is another super talented and young photographer (only 19!) who thrives taking photos of the world that surrounds her. She takes pleasure in capturing nature, love and teenage girls, and her images have a romantic and vintage feel. (via Frankie Magazine)

The photographer of this series is a 18-year-old young woman from England. Not only is this young lady talented with photography, but also with concepts. In this day and age of selfies and social media, Laura Williams decided to conceal and hide to attract the eyes of viewers. Hypnotic! (via My Modern Met)