The 19th century was an era of both romanticism and rapid change. It was a time when the public's perception of power and beauty was shaped by the masterful brushstrokes of a portrait artist. Yet, as ...

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery will celebrate Women’s History Month with a free, all-ages festival and in-person and online programs and exhibitions. March kicks off with the annual Women ...

In recognition of the indispensable role of women in photography, All About Photo Magazine celebrates those who shape the photographic landscape. Now, the winners of the AAP's 46th edition on the ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - A special event happening this weekend will celebrate a special milestone among women. "50 Over 50 Portrait Gallery" is an exhibition highlighting 50 remarkable women and their ...

Dawn Gagye is the creative mind behind Portrait Couture, a Central Massachusetts photography studio that specializes in documenting women who have undergone significant obstacles and come out on the ...

Sheffield Hallam University provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Signing her work simply, Yevonde (though she also worked under “Madame Yevonde”), she was a celebrated portraitist, ...

In mid-nineteenth-century America, the growing presence of women in public life coincided with the rise of portrait photography. This exhibition of daguerreotypes and ambrotypes from the 1840s and ...

The White House shared first lady Melania Trump's official portrait for Donald Trump's second term. In the image taken by photographer Régine Mahaux, Trump wears a Dolce & Gabbana tuxedo suit. Mahaux ...

Selfies have taken over social media newsfeeds, filling screens with snapshots of people striking perfect poses in sublime settings, laughing with friends, or caught in quiet moments alone. These ...