Stories

A nonprofit founder shares her stories of philanthropy — giving meaningful lessons in hope, humanity, and the true power of photo.

We're honoring the many ways we each put our own spin on the season by highlighting 10 unique holiday traditions all our own.

Globetrotter Liz Young reflects on her most recent journey, offering tips for heartfelt travel photos that mark the meaning in those little moments.

Check out these 10 inspiring photo submissions from the finalists of our Photo Road Trip competition on Instagram! #AUPhotoRoadTrip

Knowing the best ideas are sparked outside the four corners of our desk, we believe in getting out there to see, explore, move, create and become. Tag along here with the travels of four people from our team – four different lenses that illustrate what can be gained when we have the courage to step away.

Mother, photographer, and writer Nicki Sebastian lifts a veil on the reality of motherhood and how she navigated tougher times by focusing on others' beauty and truth.

We sat down with three photographers for a look at what they've learned witnessing, documenting and celebrating love over the years spent in their craft.

Join us in our new series as we sit down with community members to learn what's shaping their season. Erin Loechner, creator and writer behind Design for Mankind, shares what's close to her heart and the top three items on her wishlist.

Join us in our new series as we sit down with community members to learn what's shaping their season. Longtime friend Rebecca Caridad speaks on why homemade gifts and family time trump all.

Join us in our new series as we sit down with community members to learn what's shaping their season. The comedic storyteller behind the beloved blog Bev Cooks shares her secrets for slowing down and tear-worthy gifts.

To put our best foot forward in this new year, we’re holding onto a few guiding words that mean a little something to us. Follow the links below to download, print, and share our favorite photos from the year, paired with a few inspiring words.

Gina Hamadey's spent her past year writing thank you notes, one per day. We think her journey of finding gratitude in everything will inspire you to put a little pen to paper yourself.

A blurry photo communicates feeling in a language that perfection never will. Read more about why you should think twice before pressing your delete button.

Tyson Wheatley, father of four, spends the majority of his days 8,000 miles away from his kids. And while the distance can be daunting, it doesn’t stop him from making the most of the time they get together — as witnessed in their cross-country road trip last summer.

An essay by Liz Bell Young on the intersection of motherhood and possibility.

Amidst the professional photos he captures each day, photographer and dad Tim Coulson wouldn't trade anything for the joyous family selfies he takes on his iPhone. Follow along with his journey of finding out what matters most.

Still looking for a few holiday gifts this year? Take a peek into our lists — below, find a handful of gifts our team is giving this year, straight from the brands we love.

She paints what she photographs. She photographs what she wants to paint. Meet Laura Pritchett, constant creator of art that goes beyond the familiar.

There's no denying it: Moms make our world go 'round. Join us in showing gratitude to eight inspiring moms that have played a part in our journey.

Their photography gave tangible permanence to stories past. And in the pursuit of permanence, Artifact Uprising was born. Read on...

When Katherine Heise started her 365 photo project, the goal was to take one photo daily — documenting the transition from one child to two. Hear about it in her own words.

Between the holiday tunes and bright lights, we ask just one question this season — what if we gave fewer gifts that mattered more?

We sat down with nine women to listen to the ways in which they're using photography to capture what matters most.

We set out to ensure our future selves would write a different answer when asked ‘what are we leaving behind?’ And so Artifact Uprising was born.

And it hit me: If the photos you take move you, you are a photographer. I raised my camera up again to snap the photograph.

We are all storytellers with an eye & experiences uniquely our own. We explore how we take photos to recall those experiences that have shaped us.

Meet Joe. His conviction, charm and love leave a lasting impression and inspire in each of us just one question – What legacy will you live?

You can't do a good job if your job is all you do. Knowing the best ideas are sparked outside of a desk, our team believes in getting out there.

Imagine the world without photography. In 1996, that became all too easy in Afghanistan – where taking a photograph became a crime.

Think about all the photographs in your possession. Where are they stored? And more importantly, how? Your answer likely depends...

Filmmaker & photographer Forest Woodward rediscovers a poem his father had written for him. This motivates him to reunite his Father with the river.

Eager to learn more about the places and people that have shaped her, native New-Yorker Mimi McCormick ventures to China to reunite with her relatives.

Meet Cosette. Stroke by stroke, this four-year-old abstract painter is doing her part to alleviate poverty for people around the globe.