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 has shot some of the most incredible ski photos you’ve ever seen. His solar eclipse and Northern Lights images have been featured by some of the world’s top ski brands and publications, making him a leader in action sports photography.

Jax Navarro has found a fun and creative way to merge his hobbies – photography and Star Wars – and share his stories with the world. Here, the toy photographer recreates the lives of some of our favorite, and some of our most loathed, Star Wars characters.

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.

Leo Rosas is an urban action sports photographer, passionate about skateboarding. He’s worked for an international ad agency and teaches photographers all over the world as a tutor at the Red Bull Photography Academy. Here’s what’s in his bag.

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.

Digital artist Antti Karppinen’s creative concepts beg clients to go big with their imagination. Antti gives us a peek inside his camera bag to help us understand how he creates visual experiences that tell beautiful stories.

Content creator Ian Elkins’ work ranges from portraiture, architecture, lifestyle, wildlife, and even studio photography. He’s been generous enough to give us the scoop on all the equipment he regularly reaches for when creating his images.

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.