Fantasy art photography by Margarita Kareva

Fantasy Art Photography by Margarita Kareva

Photos by Margarita Kareva

With the help of photoshop, beautiful models, and a creative imagination, Russian born photographer Margarita Kareva, specializes in fantasy art photography. What began as a hobby just 3 years ago, she says that she finds her inspiration through fantasy books and fairytales, thus transforming carefully selected models into witches and princesses. With adding surreal elements and the right location and she brings these fantasy worlds to real life in a very unique way.

In just 3 years of work, Kareva's portfolio is full of whimsical and vibrant portraits that stretch the imagination. Definitely keep tabs of more of her work here, as it continues to grow and evolve into very respected artwork, spreading around the world. Check out some of our favorites before, they may make you consider starting a new hobby of your own.

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Klause Kampert

Klause Kampert's Water Erotica Shoot [NSFW]

Photos by Klause Kampert

Klause Kampert's work focuses on the human form, particularly women, as evident by the body of work he's created. He captures his subjects in a variety of ways each project being different from the previous one creating a style of his own. These aren't your typical portraits with each one having a specific message, and his latest collection, "Water Creatures," is no exception. When looking at the photos, you can see that the model and water are the focal points, and it shows how both the female body and water are one in the same. As Kampert states he'd rather "like to present the human being as a whole. Body and mind united." You can check out the Water Creatures series here, then you can check out more of his projects at his website here.

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Bob Marley shot by Dennis Morris

[Documentary] Bob Marley: Giant

Photo by Dennis Morris

At the very young age of 16 years old, photographer, Dennis Morris, met Jamaican reggae king Bob Marley, in 1974 at a Speakeasy club in London. The two immediately formed a strong friendship, one that would later lead to shooting some of the most popular photos of Marley today. In a short documentary, titled “Bob Marley: Giant”, Morris recollects their relationship by sharing the life of Bob Marley through his own eyes and camera lens. 

The short documentary also features interviews, voiceovers and photos (both personal and exhibited). He also humbly speaks on his opinion on the various bootlegged use of many of the shots he's taken of Marley, one being the infamous shot of him holding a "spliff" while blowing smoke. Not many people actually know that this was taken as he was teaching the photographer how to properly smoke a joint.

While watching the short documentary, it's immediately apparent that Morris understood Marley in a very unique way, while very few photographers understand their subjects like such. Here are some of the infamous photos of Bob Marley shot by Dennis Morris, and below is the 18-minute documentary. Marley fan or not, the experiences these two shared are extraordinary and it's definitely worth a watch.

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[Through My Lens] Shooting with Phoenix

Photos by Bobby Reys

Last week, I shared some photos from a location I scouted out for a possible photo shoot, and this week I wanted to share the results of some recent shots I took with Phoenix. I knew when I first found the place that Phoenix would be the one I would want to shoot there because of her style and attitude that comes across so well in photos. The day was cold and rainy, but that did not stop us from venturing out to see what the both of us could create. The location really gave us a good backdrop to work with, along with Phoenix's choice of outfits that made for a fun shoot. You can check out some of the photos I took of Phoenix here. For more, you can check out my blog.

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Models posed with real animals by Katerina Plotnikova

Unbelievable Portraits of Models Posing with Real Animals

Photos by Katerina Plotnikova

It's unbelievable that the following photos you are about to see are not photoshopped. Moscow-based Russian photographer Katerina Plotnikova created photo set of impressive portraits of hand selected choice of models posed with real animals, showcasing the unlikely fictional relationship between human and beast.

Although the photos appear seemingly dangerous, thankfully, these shots were made possible with well-trained animals and the help of professional animal handlers. However, even without the animals, each photo possesses a soft and mystical quality to them, making them endearing and charming. Whether posed with a venomous snake, a large bear, or tiny fox, there's even a regal sense in each model, leaving each photo uniquely engaging.

Here are some of our favorites and find more here.

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Striking Black and White portraits of animals by Luka Holas

Striking Black and White Portraits of Animals in Captivity

Photos by Lukas Holas

"Animals are a matter of my heart."... This is the only description Czech photographer Lukas Holas has provided for his series titled Portraits of Animals. The series is compiled of striking black and white portraits of animals in captivity, showcasing each animal's individuality.

Outside from Holas' short description, we know that although this set appears to be in studio, Trend Hunter informs that the photos were actually taken at a local Czech zoo. The photographer is claimed to have used black and white photography to extract each animal from it's depressing state of captivity. In looking through the eyes of each animal, whether it's a lion, bird, hippo or zebra, there's an essence of majesty and nobility.

Find some of our favorites here, and find more to view or purchase at Holas' Fine Arts America page by clicking here.

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Portraits of Inmates with Touching Letters To Their Younger Selves

Photos by Trent Bell

Imagine this: You're a successful individual with a family to care for, times are hard and you're trying to make ends meet. Then the job you're depending on forces you to make a mistake that consequently sentences you to 36 years of imprisonment. Years later you find yourself trapped inside prison walls and your asked to write a letter about your past self, a letter that would actually change the happenings in your life.

This actually happened for the first time in 2013 when a successful architectural photographer named Trent Bell, got inspired to make an amazing project titled The REFLECT Project: Convicts' letters to their younger selves. Shocked by the news that a friend - an educated professional and family man- had been sentenced to thirty-six years in prison, Bell asked twelve dangerous criminals in the Maine Prison to write sincere letters to their young selves before they got sentenced, and took a number of portraits along with their letters as the background.

While reading the letters of each of these inmates, it's easy to reflect on your own life and think about the times when you could have easily made a decision that would change your life forever. Check out the following photos and watch the project's vimeo for a more in depth look.

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Laura Williams Photography

Young Photographer’s Invisible Self-Portrait Series

Photos by Laura Williams

Photographer Laura Williams has been getting some attention for her recent work lately, most notably for her invisible self portrait series. When I stumbled upon some of the photos in the series, I must say that I was pretty impressed because one look at them and all you can say is wow. When I dug deeper, I came across some more of her work, and when you see the images, it's like you're traveling inside someone's dream. There's a really cool creative factor that she has going on with her photos, but it's kind of haunting as well. No matter how you interpret her work, one thing is for sure: Laura has a huge imagination with the talent to create some incredible images. You can check out some of her photos below, and for more of her work, you can visit her Flickr account here.

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