PHLEARN Magazine

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chicago-based fashion and portrait photographer Kirsten Miccoli opens up to us in this interview about her creative process; shows us some of her favorite images; and shares her insights on how to overcome times when inspiration is lacking.

Mike Kelley’s composite of planes taking off is awesome. Here, the aerial photographer shares how he approaches new work; gushes over his favorite photo he’s ever taken; and tells us what book is most important to him and why.

My main habits are paying attention, both to life and my emotions that accompany it – that’s the main source of my inspiration for my art. I want my art to be a by-product of living, not the focus, and I think that’s where it’s easy to get lost.

Felix Hernandez creates imaginative photos inspired by his “pre-programmed” dreams. He believes great images are not created with great gear, but with great imagination, and explains how he dreams up his ideas.

Kate Woodman defines her style as cinematic conceptual photography. While most of her paid commissions are in fashion and portraiture, Kate hesitates to identify as a fashion photographer. She’s less interested in fashion trends and more interested in telling a story.