Photographer Alexandra Avakian discusses photography, her book Windows of the Soul, and her journeys in the Muslim world in this blog from National Geographic.
Go behind the scenes of DC's week-long celebration of photography at FotoWeek DC, with NGM photo editor Elizabeth Krist—and stay up to date on contest winners, photographer appearances, and more.
Thousands of Aztec dancers perform at the Basilica of Guadalupe, hundreds participate in an anti-nuclear protest in Germany, and at least 93 people die in the disastrous school collapse in Haiti. See these news photos and more.
See who won this year’s grand prize trip to the Grand Canyon!
Photo Tip of the Week
Is Your Tripod Essential?
Though useful for holding big heavy lenses, and for long exposures, tripods usually slow down the action photographer. Think very carefully about your use of the tripod before you bring one.