47 Awesome Photojournalism Blogs

Photojournalism is the art of telling stories with pictures. We've long found great examples of photojournalism in newspapers and magazines, but now we can find them on the web too in photo blogs.

We've scoured the web looking for the best photojournalism blogs out there and we found these 47 that stand out from the rest. We've picked out favorite five, but all of them have fantastic art and tell compelling stories, so check them out and get inspired.

Our Favorite Five - The Rest of the Best

Our Favorite Five

1. 12 Months (or More) in the Middle Kingdom: This British/Australian cultural studies teacher documents his life in China by taking beautiful photos of commonplace subjects.
   • Why we Love It: This photographer has an eye for capturing raw moments. He also uses titles for his posts to highlight themes in his work.
   • Check it out: when they are away
2. davidrizzi photoblog: Italian photographer David Rizzi posts amazing photos of Africa and Asia here.
   • Why we Love It: Rizzi has been working with non-profits for seven years in developing countries. His images depict what he sees through his work—sometimes heartwarming, sometimes heart-wrenching, always insightful.
   • Check it out: Child, Sevare, Mali
3. Desolate Metropolis: Dave takes unreal photos of urban buildings, making them look completely bleak, abandoned, and desolate, as the blog suggests.
   • Why we Love It: This blog makes the top five because this photographer acts as a magician, giving inanimate objects a past, a voice, and feelings. Several buildings depicted seem to be experiencing a haunting and intense agony that stays with the viewer.
   • Check it out: Emptiness
4. Perspective Images: Will Williams maintains this photoblog with the intent of "visually preserving everything that comes within range." His photos are haunting and surreal.
   • Why we Love It: Williams style and technique set him apart. There's really not much we can say except check them out and see for yourself.
   • Check it out: Mormon Barn
5. Scarlett Lion: Scarlett Lion has many photos of Africa, with a recent focus on Liberia. She also posts videos of different aspects of life there.
   • Why we Love It: This photoblog makes the top five because several of her photos come with historical anecdotes and tidbits of information, and the viewer feels that she seeks to educate through her photos.
   • Check it out: Broken Promises: Ducor Hotel

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The Rest of the Best

6. Alex Slitz Photo Journal: Alex, a photographer for a Kentucky newspaper, exhibits his photo assignments on his personal blog. Most photos are of local sports, ranging from school-age children to professional players.
7. Asian Photography Blog: This 3-year-old blog is maintained by Singapore-based photographer Yaohong. His blog features photographers from all over Asia in order to promote photography in this region.
8. Asian Ramblings Asian Ramblings posts interesting stories of life in China along with a high-quality photo.
9. Bluejake: Brooklyn photographer Jake Dobkin has years worth of photos on Bluejake. His focus is on city landscapes.
• Check it Out: Boyle Heights
10. Cape Town Daily Photo: This blog is maintained by South African couple Paul and Kerry-Anne. It was inspired by Paris Daily Photo and has been maintained since 2007. You can expect to find a different shot taken in Cape Town every day.
11. chromasia.com: The photographer of chromasia takes stunning portraits in black-and-white as well as brilliant color. All of his photos come with an in-depth story, allowing the reader to imagine themselves in the scene with his subject.
12. Chunky Soup: Karma Brown uses the street and the city as inspiration for his photos. The black-and-white photos have a particularly vintage look to them.
13. The Clandestine Manifesto: This blog is an outlet for this photographer to document his daily life in photos. He also maintains several other websites for other types of photos.
• Check it Out: The Tourist Trap
14. Daily Dose of Imagery: Canada-based photographer Sam Javanrouh posts a new picture every day on his blog. He's been nominated for and awarded best photo blog several times in the past six years.
15. Dartmoor & Beyond: Miles Wolstenholme uses his blog to showcase the natural beauty of Dartmoor and Devon in England.
16. Dodge and Burn Blog: This blog is maintained by a grad student who goes in depth about the techniques he used to take each photo. He also reviews photography-related gadgets and software.
17. Ertugrul Kilic Photography: Ertugrul Kilic documents his resident country Suriname with this great photo blog.
18. Escapism: Jason Kotecha, based in Dubai, takes surreal photos that look more like Dail paintings then photos. He has recently done a shoot with the photographer of chromasia.com.
19. Ethan Meleg - Nature Photography Blog: Ethan Meleg publishes nature photos on his blog, along with detailed descriptions of the techniques and equipment that he uses.
20. Eye Spy: Sriraam Kalingarayar claims to be an amateur photographer; however, his photographs are anything but unprofessional. His scenes depicting the sun are especially stunning.
• Check it Out: Elliots' sunset
21. Filling the Frame: Impressive photos taken in and around Buenos Aires are exhibited on this site by Alejandra Reyes. The blog is available in both English and Spanish.
22. fotoKEW: Karen Wink is a photojournalist working for a Louisiana newspaper. She showcases several interesting black-and-white photos of people and the surrounding countryside on her blog.
23. i am a camera: Daniel Kaspar captures his life in England and Germany on his blog. His subjects vary from simple, stark objects to gorgeous landscape shots.
24. Iconic Photos: This blog is a collection of antique, vintage photos, and the writer relates stories of the photos as well as their historical significance.
25. JiMagery: This Australian photographer has a wide range of subjects, including street art, everyday objects, urban landscapes, people, and more.
26. Josh D Weiss Photography: Atlanta photographer Josh Weiss takes editorial-type photos of everything from skate parks to weddings to zombies.
27. Justin Merriman Photography: Justin Merriman uses his photographic skills to depict war, illness, and other intense subjects. His photographs in Iraq are particularly awe inspiring.
• Check it out: Iraq: People & Places
28. Light Infusion: Eike Maschewski's photography interests lie in urban landscapes and the people who inhabit them. He proclaims to take photos from the hip without aiming through his viewfinder.
29. Man Takes Photo: Dan Givens posts larger-than-life images on his photojournalism blog. His photos are organized into simple yet intriguing categories, such as "excitement" and "one."
30. Marquandphotoblog: This New Yorker has been running his blog since 2005. His most recent posts include photos from Peru and Brooklyn.
31. Michael Mancuso - Photojournal: This blog is maintained by avid guitarist and photojournalist Michael Mancuso. His subjects vary from sporting events to portraits to landscapes. He manages to effortlessly adapt the style of the photograph to the subjects depicted in his photos.
• Check it out: Donovan 2
32. Mikka Tokuda-Hall: Mikka is an American expat based in Asia. She showcases her new resident countries in a way that makes the viewer want to pack their bags and learn the secrets that her photos hint at.
33. Neil Wade's Photography Blog: Neil Wade is an expat living in Taiwan. While most of his posts portray his life in Taiwan, he also publishes useful tips and tricks for amateur photographers.
34. ParisDailyPhoto.com: This blog has been updated almost daily with a new photo taken in Paris since 2005. There are thousands of Parisian photos the user can browse through, divided into a large number of topics.
35. phillipgray.com: Phillip Gray is an Australian photographer, exhibiting photos of his native Australia as well as interesting photos of other countries he has visited.
• Check it Out: Opera House, Australia
36. PhotoJournalism: Mark Hancock exhibits the photos he takes for newspapers here, accompanied by typical editorial captions.
37. Shooting From the Hip: Photographer for the Chicago Tribune Scott Strazzante models his photo assignments on his blog, along with stories of his experience taking the photos.
38. shutter maki: Daniel Voegelin has a fresh and varied style, utilizing a range of subjects in his work.
39. Shutter to Think: Lianne Milton keeps up this fascinating and diverse blog, which includes both individual photos and photo slideshows. Lianne takes us all over the world and she does a particularly nice job of capturing raw emotion in her subjects. She also has a wedding photography blog.
40. Singapore Travel Photo Blog: This 2-year-old photoblog is a compilation of travel photos from all around the world. Eunice has won several awards for her fun, well-designed site.
41. sungypsy: The photos posted by Damon Coulter coincide with his opinionated, at times, sarcastic commentary.
42. The Travel Photographer: This blog is a compilation of different stories of exploitation, abuse, and culture around the world, accompanied by a descriptive photograph.
• Check it Out: My Work: Ocotlan Matron
43. There's Something About SMae: This blog is a 365-day photo project run by Sarah Mae. All of her photos list the type of equipment and settings she uses to take the photos.
44. Thousand Word Photoblog: Thousand Word Photography is a photoblog based out of Minneapolis.
45. Toronto Star Photo Blog: This is the professional photojournalism blog of the Toronto Star newspaper. The viewer will find outstanding photos from news locally and around the world.
46. Verve Photo: Verve Photo is a compilation of work by different photographers. Each photo is accompanied with a short biography of the photographer as well as a synopsis of the photograph.
47. Warm Pears: Gina is a likeable American expat living in Italy who takes photos of her new surroundings to share her experiences with her loved ones.

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