Ray Carofano, born in 1942 in Torrington, Connecticut, launched his photography career in his 20s after acquiring a Nikon F. Now based in San Pedro, California, he has built a 50-year legacy influenced by New York City streets and...

Maggie Taylor, born in 1961 in Cleveland, Ohio, launched her photography career in her 30s after earning an MFA from the University of Florida in 1987. Now based in Gainesville, Florida, she has spent 25 years crafting a unique...

Julia Fullerton-Batten, born in 1970 in Bremen, Germany, and raised in the UK and US, began her professional photography career in her 30s after assisting renowned photographer David Bailey. Now based in London, her 20-year career blends German precision...

Born in Tehran, Iran, in 1978, Babak Tafreshi discovered his passion for photography as a teenager, inspired by stargazing through a neighbour’s telescope. Now based in Boston, he founded The World at Night (TWAN) in 2007 to promote dark...

Nick Brandt, born in 1964 in London, England, transitioned to photography in his 30s after a successful career directing music videos, including for Michael Jackson. His passion for photography was ignited by the landscapes and wildlife of Tanzania. He...

Pieter Hugo, born in 1976 in Johannesburg, South Africa, began his photography career in his 20s after working in Cape Town’s film industry. His breakthrough came with Hyena Men (2005), a series that captured global attention for its raw...