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by Joanna Cresswell

7 Photographs Of Young Women Working Their Saturday Jobs

Why We're Changing How Mental Health Looks Online

When you type "depression stock photos" into Google image search, the results are less than encouraging. It's a 50/50 split of mostly white, mostly male

The Photos That Tell An Intimate Story Of Those Who Have Suffered...

The reality faced by young women in northeastern Nigeria, living in areas devastatingly affected by the conflict that has erupted there in the last

by Jazmin Kopotsha

The Best Photo Editing Apps You Didn't Know You Needed

Nowadays, iPhone cameras are as good as any, but when it comes to photo-sharing, most rely on third party editing apps to give their photos that extra

by Anabel Pasarow

The Story Behind These Never-Before-Seen Photos Of Kate Moss

There are some names in fashion who just stand out. Mario Sorrenti is one of them. The Italian fashion photographer has lensed some of the industry's

by Landon Peoples

30 Female Photographers Sound Off On Fashion's Gender Imbalance

In 2017, just 13.7% of magazine covers from the top 10 American fashion publications were photographed by women. Disappointing, yes. Surprising, no.

by Erin Cunningham

These Intimate Photos Capture The Spirit Of Girlhood

The moment you hit your 20s, everything changes. Or at least, we assume it’s meant to. It’s a transition that has long fascinated London-based

by Jazmin Kopotsha

A Photographer's View Of His Mother (NSFW)

The 'artist’s mother' is one of the oldest subjects in the history of art. To capture one’s mother is a tender and sensitive act. It can be curious,

by Joanna Cresswell

Photographer Tyler Mitchell Just Made Vogue History

Update: The rumours were true! Beyoncé’s Vogue cover is here, and it was, in fact, shot by Tyler Mitchell. In an interview with Business of Fashion on

by Channing Hargrove

An Unfiltered Photo Diary Of My Mum's Mental Illness & Drug ...

One of the greatest ethical conundrums for artists and writers and anyone whose job it is to tell stories of human experience, is learning how to tell

by Joanna Cresswell

The Prettiest Photos From Backstage At Dior Haute Couture

Surveyors of Maria Grazia Chiuri's latest collection for Dior were probably split yesterday when the creative director sent its fall 2018 haute couture

by Landon Peoples

This Female Photographer Spent A Month With India's 'Ca...

Warning: Readers may find some images distressing. There is a city in northern India called Varanasi that sits on the banks of the Ganges River. It’s

by Joanna Cresswell

What Happens When A Designer, Photographer, & Editor Collide? Thi...

Take a glance at your coffee table (or nightstand or shelf), and chances are most of the larger books you own are about fashion, art & design, or

by Landon Peoples

11 Of The Most Outrageous Moments In Catwalk History

Chris Moore, the legendary and longstanding catwalk photographer, has witnessed some of the fashion industry's most memorable moments, from the

by Georgia Murray

Silver Lake Drive: Photographing The Sinister Side Of Ho...

Alex Prager is wondering whether to wash her hair. The American photographer and filmmaker and Refinery29 are waiting for the lift as she explains the

by Zoe Whitfield

The Everyday Intimacy Of Photographer Vanessa Winship

Artists love to claim themselves as outsiders and outliers, rebels and nonconformists. Very few actually are, because very few are willing to make the

The Fashion Photographer (& Her Imaginary Twin) You Need To Know

Spanish luxury house Loewe has collaborated with art photographer Fumiko Imano for a second time, shooting a playful Autumn Winter '18 campaign inside

by Charlotte Gush

'Save Your Soul' – The Mexican Catholic Sect Who Speak ...

Luján Agusti began her photographic project Salva tu Alma (which translates to ‘Save Your Soul’) when she moved to Mexico at the end of 2014. Her

by Joanna Cresswell

Get To Know The Sad, Funny & Sexy Work Of This Coming-Of-Age Phot...

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and if the most-followed person in the world on Instagram has been accused of copying your work, you

3 Incredible Ideas For Natural Hair On Your Wedding Day

Planning a wedding can be a beautiful experience. It can also be one of the most stressful. From deciding the cutoff point on the guest list to choosing

Juno Calypso's New Photos Explore The Creepy Side Of Suburba...

British photographer Juno Calypso is well known for her self-portraits taken in a series of dusky pink bathrooms in 2015. The much-acclaimed series, The

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7 Female-Led Insta Accounts That Are Pushing For Change

From changing the law to changing mindsets, Instagram can be a place for women to power up their movements and create change. Through illustration, design

Kirakira+ Is The Instagram Sparkle App You Always Dreamed Of

Update (9th February): Kirakira+, the runaway success that adds twinkles and sparkles to all your Instagram posts, shows no signs of losing its lustre.

by Madeline Buxton

96 Nights On A Tiny Pacific Island With A Dark Criminal Past

In 2015 I spent an arduous three months working on a photography project about Pitcairn, a tiny island measuring just two by one miles, halfway between

by Rhiannon Adam

The Refugee Children, Haunted By Boats, Learning How To Swim

It was night when Hanan and her family boarded the boat. "I was scared," Hanan, who is 15 and grew up in Iraq, told Diana Markosian. "All I saw was

Inside The Uneasy World Of Privileged Adolescence

Female adolescence seems to remain a particular kind of enigma to the world; how to portray it, even more so. In classical literature it barely exists,

by Joanna Cresswell

The Beauty Queens Of Miss Africa GB

Miss Africa Great Britain is a beauty pageant that takes place every year in a grand venue in east London. Founded in 2011, its mission is to “give

by Sarah Raphael

Wait Watchers: This Photographer Documented Reactions To Her Weight

On 6th February 2013, the art photography website Lenscratch published an article featuring a new series of pictures called Wait Watchers by

by Joanna Cresswell

Bill Cunningham’s Secret Memoir Is Being Published

When New York Times fashion photographer Bill Cunningham passed away in June 2016, his death left a hole in the industry. Fans of his work and

by Channing Hargrove

15 Photographs Of Women, By Women – & The Stories Behind Them

In this edition of the R29 Photo Album, we're celebrating women both behind and in front of the lens for International Women's Day. Ahead, we asked

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Refinery29 wants to shine a light on the best photography by and about women around the world. From the latest exhibitions, beautiful new photo series and imagery that speaks to the female experience – we’re here to show you what’s out there.