PHLEARN Magazine

Fine art photographer Gemmy Woud-Binnendijk uses light and dark contrasts to create depth in her portraits, emulating Old Master painters like Rembrandt and Vermeer. We talk to Gemmy about what it means to be an artist and what drives her.

Reuben Krabbe’s eclipse photography has made him one of the leading photographers in action sports. Today, we talk to Reuben about shooting a skier in front of a total solar eclipse and how that photo changed his life.

Jax Navarro recreates lifelike high-action and cinematic moments with action figures as his main subjects. Here, we talk about his most recent struggles with the Incredible Hulk and how comfort can be an enemy to any creative endeavor.

Travel and portrait photographer Christopher James creates levitation photography that is just the right amount of unbelievable and believable. Today, we have the pleasure of learning more about the Hawaii-based photographer.

Ian Elkins’ work in modeling, retouching, and serving as a content creator for the world’s leading brands is sexy, adventurous, and influential. In our interview, we talk about finding balance in work and life, and how he stays inspired and strives to be his best self.

Norbert Fritz won first prize in the cities category of Nat Geo’s 2017 Travel Photographers Awards. We talk to Norbert about how composing a photo is similar to composing music, and how his instrument is the camera, the rhythm dictated by the light.

Bert Monroy is a Photoshop expert who currently consults such clients as Pixar, Disney Animation, and Adobe on digital artistry and tools. In our interview with Bert, we go deep into the history of Photoshop.

Misha De-Stroyev earned 3rd place in Nat Geo’s 2017 Travel Photographer of the Year contest for his aerial shot of a soccer field in Norway. He talks about his inspiration and how he balances personal creative projects with contract work.

The shocking shark photography of Shane Gross has become an internet hit. Today, we learn more about the marine conservation photojournalist and recipient of National Geographic’s 2017 Honorable Mention in the nature category.

Fine art photographer Sarah Ann Loreth specializes in conceptual portraiture and travel landscapes. In our interview, Sarah shares some insights about her transition from poetry to images, and how she engages in her creative process.