7 Photo Stories That You Have To See This Week
And no, its not just Olympics coverage. Although there is some of that.
"First-Time Olympians Ready for the World's Stage" —ESPN
"In a week of sports photography, this series stands out for its emphasis on the athlete as a person. Gina Levay's choice of locations to photograph the women attending the Olympics for first time shows off their personalities — and their pride." —KB
Gina LeVay
"15 Stunning Portraits of Brazil’s Fastest-Growing Demographic: The Elderly" —BuzzFeed News
"As the world’s most physically fit and pristine bodies compete at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, it’s easy to turn a blind eye to those demographics who don’t necessarily fit within the youthful beach-ready attitude of Brazil. With that in mind, it’s refreshing to see a collection of images by photographer Bruno Mancinelle on BuzzFeedNews, which documents an aging population of senior citizens in Brazil and pictures them with a sense of respect and dignity." —GHS
Bruno Mancinelle
"We Went to a Twin Convention & All We Got Were These AMAZING Photos" —Refinery29
"I mean, its a series of twins in all shapes, sizes and expressions, you can't go wrong. Tara Rice's sense of playfulness and smart eye for composition make this essay a gem." —KB
Tara Rice
"The Power and Poetry of Italian Church Confessionals" —Slate
"Catholics fear nothing more than divulging all their nasties to an old man in a box. And Marcella Hackbardt encapsulates this feeling so perfectly in these photos — styled ominously, void of people, and framed as if you’re about to enter the holy chambers of the almighty one. In this series, Hackbardt also encourages viewers to understand the spirit of confessing, even outside the confessionals." —AM
Marcella Hackbardt