Storm is increasingly the default setting for our lives. It is as if the next environmental, medical, social or political calamity is mere moments away. Of course, Storm is the dramatic expression of natures wild side, yet it is also the defining characteristic of our age. We are constantly reminded that the precious ecosystems of our fragile planet are under threat as never before. At the same time our social and political systems are fracturing - in the famously prophetic words of W.B. Yeats the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world. Against all of this there are ripples of discontent that could still turn into a storm powerful enough to provoke the kinds of change necessary to save us all.The Prix Pictet is the worlds leading award for photography and sustainability. It was founded in 2008 by the Pictet Group with the goal of harnessing the power of photography to draw global attention to critical environmental issues. To date, there have been eleven cycles of the award, each with its own theme highlighting a particular facet of sustainability. For each cycle, a book is published showcasing the work of the shortlisted photographers as well as powerful images produced by a selection of the other nominated photographers.
Storm is increasingly the default setting for our lives. It is as if the next environmental, medical, social or political calamity is mere moments away. Of course, Storm is the dramatic expression of natures wild side, yet it is also the defining characteristic of our age. We are constantly reminded that the precious ecosystems of our fragile planet are under threat as never before. At the same time our social and political systems are fracturing - in the famously prophetic words of W.B. Yeats the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world. Against all of this there are ripples of discontent that could still turn into a storm powerful enough to provoke the kinds of change necessary to save us all.The Prix Pictet is the worlds leading award for photography and sustainability. It was founded in 2008 by the Pictet Group with the goal of harnessing the power of photography to draw global attention to critical environmental issues. To date, there have been eleven cycles of the award, each with its own theme highlighting a particular facet of sustainability. For each cycle, a book is published showcasing the work of the shortlisted photographers as well as powerful images produced by a selection of the other nominated photographers.
The best camera is the one in your pocket when the moment happensand your iPhone is more powerful than the film cameras that created photographys most iconic street images.This guide transforms your daily urban environment into an endless photography studio. Youll learn to see cities the way legendary street photographers do: anticipating moments before they happen, finding extraordinary light in ordinary places, and capturing authentic human stories without staged setups or permission slips.Master iPhone-specific techniques that professionals use: utilizing computational photography for impossible low-light shots, exploiting portrait mode for cinematic depth in crowded streets, shooting bursts to catch split-second expressions, and editing raw files directly on your phone for publication-ready results. Discover hidden camera features Apple doesnt advertise and third-party apps that unlock capabilities your iPhone already has.
Your childs childhood happens in the spaces between your attempts to photograph itand your iPhone can capture those unguarded moments if you know how.This isnt about perfect lighting setups or forcing smiles. Its about documenting real childhood: messy faces, spontaneous laughter, tiny hands exploring, bedtime rituals, sibling chaos, and quiet concentration. Youll learn to anticipate moments before they happen, shoot quickly without disrupting play, and create images that feel authentic rather than staged.Master iPhone techniques designed for unpredictable children: burst mode for capturing peak expressions, Live Photos for choosing the perfect frame afterward, portrait mode for professional depth without studio equipment, and editing tricks that rescue photos you thought were ruined. Discover how to shoot in terrible lighting conditions (dim playrooms, harsh outdoor sun, mixed indoor lighting) and still get publication-quality results.Learn composition strategies that work with moving subjects: where to position yourself during activities, how to use environmental context to tell stories, when to zoom in for emotional close-ups versus pull back for candid scenes, and creative angles that transform ordinary moments into compelling images. Understand the psychology of photographing children: gaining cooperation from toddlers, capturing authentic expressions from self-conscious teens, and working with multiple children simultaneously.