Infrared photography offers a glimpse into a world hidden from the naked eye, revealing layers of beauty and intrigue that are often unnoticed. This captivating genre takes center stage in Life in ...

Photographers seeking customers during the medium’s early years often urged the public to “Secure the shadow, ere the substance fade.” Hinting at life’s fragility, this tagline underscored photography ...

Maaza Mengiste spent years on “The Shadow King,” not only writing but also learning Italian, living in Rome and amassing an archive of historical photography that informed her book.

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery will present “From Shadow to Substance: Grand-Scale Portraits During Photography’s Formative Years” June 20 through June 7, 2026. Drawing from the museum’s ...