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Stephen Alvarez

I'm a National Geographic Photograher.

Interests: food, caving, photography, technology

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Last day for the Photographic Museum of Humanity Grant

These are the last 24 hours to join the Photographic Museum of Humanity 2015 Grant, the third edition of the international photographic contest we organize with the aim to finance photographers and discover new talents. The submission deadline is on... Continue reading

Posted Feb 24, 2015 at Picture Stories by Stephen Alvarez

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Shooting Chauvet: Photographing the World's Oldest Cave Art on Proof

Read about how I photographed the world's oldest cave art on NGM's Proof Blog (here). Continue reading

Posted Jan 5, 2015 at Picture Stories by Stephen Alvarez

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Gordon Parks Segregation Stories at the High in Atlanta starting Nov 15

Master Photographer Gordon Parks at the High Museum in Atlanta starting November, 15. Of all the "master" photographers I think I have always admired Gordon Parks the most. I admire him for his images but also for the tremendous bandwidth... Continue reading

Posted Nov 12, 2014 at Picture Stories by Stephen Alvarez

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ISO 40,000 on the Sony 7s

I've been playing with new cameras lately. Specifically the new Sony 7s. I am shocked at the camera's low light performance. The image above what shot at night, not dusk, not twilight. ISO 40,000 1/60 sec at f 3.2 Here... Continue reading

Posted Aug 7, 2014 at Picture Stories by Stephen Alvarez

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Rio site is live on Nat Geo

The Nokia Rio de Janeiro site is live at National Geographic (here). It was an increadible trip. I can't believe I am making these sorts of images on a telephone. Stephen Alvarez Sewanee, TN Continue reading

Posted Mar 24, 2014 at Picture Stories by Stephen Alvarez

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See my Rio trip with Nokia Lumia Smartphones

In January I went straight from the National Geographic photography seminar to Rio de Janeiro to shoot with Nokia Lumia Smartphones. This is a continuation of the project I started last year at the Grand Canyon. We are ticking off... Continue reading

Posted Mar 21, 2014 at Picture Stories by Stephen Alvarez

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Please Support The Long Shadow of Chernobyl by Gerd Ludwig

The Long Shadow of Chernobyl culminates 20 years of coverage by National Geographic photographer Gerd Ludwig into the most authoritative photo book documenting the aftermath of the worst nuclear disaster to date. The book is being funded in part by... Continue reading

Posted Mar 4, 2014 at Picture Stories by Stephen Alvarez

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Visual Diary Sewanee, TN

Every photographer should keep a visual diary. Here is my frame from yesterday morning. Feeling very serene being at home. Stephen Alvarez Sewanee, TN Continue reading

Posted Feb 24, 2014 at Picture Stories by Stephen Alvarez

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Visual Dairy NYC

Hotel Balcony, NYC Continue reading

Posted Feb 23, 2014 at Picture Stories by Stephen Alvarez

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Why we share photos

2 weeks ago I had the good fortune to be in Puerto Rico with 4 talented photographers. We explored the island and learned about photography from each other. For me photography has aways been a way to share experiences with... Continue reading

Posted Feb 17, 2014 at Picture Stories by Stephen Alvarez

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Grants, Scholarships and Contests 2014

Below are a list of grants, fellowships, and contests that photographers may be interested in. I’ve posted all of the available information. When deadlines draw near I will again post a reminder. Please share. Getty Image Creative Grants We proudly... Continue reading

Posted Feb 11, 2014 at Picture Stories by Stephen Alvarez

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La Ventana Cave, Puerto Rico

Last weekend I had the privilege of leading a Nokia master class in Puerto Rico. 4 talented, enthusiastic photographers came from across the globe and we spent 3 days exploring, sharing, and learning from each other. I am still amazed... Continue reading

Posted Feb 6, 2014 at Picture Stories by Stephen Alvarez

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Sunset on Ipenema Beach

I'm in Rio de Janeiro the next 10 days on assignment for Nokia shooting with their Lumia 1020 and 1520 smart phones. Camera phone technology has evolved so much in the past year. Both these phones now shoot DNG raw... Continue reading

Posted Jan 12, 2014 at Picture Stories by Stephen Alvarez

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Downloading in Namibia

On assignment for National Geographic Magazine in Namibia. Photo by my assistant Sky Keller. I have this feeling that most people assume my life is like this most of the time. But this is the first time in a long... Continue reading

Posted Dec 9, 2013 at Picture Stories by Stephen Alvarez

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Downloading in Namibia

On assignment for National Geographic Magazine in Namibia. Photo by my assistant Sky Keller. I have this feeling that most people assume my life is like this most of the time. But this is the first time in a long... Continue reading

Posted Dec 7, 2013 at Picture Stories by Stephen Alvarez

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Future of camera phones in Pro Photography

Had a great discussion yesterday with Rob Haggart and Suzanne Sease on AphotoEditor. Listen to it here. The truth is I don't know what is going to happen in professional photography but I do know that technological innovation has always... Continue reading

Posted Nov 14, 2013 at Picture Stories by Stephen Alvarez

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Camera Phone image quality

Getting ready for my 2pm eastern conversation with AphotoEditor about camera phones, so I thought I'd post this picture of the 3 page ad I shot for Nokia with their Lumia 1020 camera phone for the October National Geographic magazine.... Continue reading

Posted Nov 13, 2013 at Picture Stories by Stephen Alvarez

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Will the camera phone replace the DSLR? Join me on AphotoEditor at 2 Eastern today

At 2pm Eastern time I will be talking with AphotoEditor -Rob Haggart and Suzanne Seeves- about the future of mobile phone photography. Join us here https://google.com/+aphotoeditor1 Continue reading

Posted Nov 13, 2013 at Picture Stories by Stephen Alvarez

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What do you do when you're not shooting

"What do you do when you aren't shooting" in the field is a question that I get a lot. The answer is almost always "get ready to shoot." Successful photography takes preparation and practice. Later this month I need to... Continue reading

Posted Nov 5, 2013 at Picture Stories by Stephen Alvarez

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"It preforms like they said" My relationship with Nokia and the Lumia 1020

At Nokia World in Abu Dhabi last month I sat down with the editors of Nokia Conversations to talk about the Lumia 1020, the new 1520 and my relationship with Nokia. I still shoot with this smart phone every day... Continue reading

Posted Nov 4, 2013 at Picture Stories by Stephen Alvarez

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Visual Diary Oct 31 2013

My life with dogs ********** Stephen Alvarez Continue reading

Posted Oct 31, 2013 at Picture Stories by Stephen Alvarez

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Visual diary October 30 2013

I encourage photographers (everyone now really) to keep a visual diary. They are just visual notes about what is going on and what you might be thinking. Here is this morning's. ********** Stephen Alvarez Continue reading

Posted Oct 30, 2013 at Picture Stories by Stephen Alvarez

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National Geographic Now and Then at Beetles + Huxley, London

Ahu Akivi, Easter Island 2008 Beetles ane Huxley has an exhibit of vintage and modern National Geographic Prints. The show includes Michael Yamashita, Tim Layman, Luis Marden and Matthieu Paley. It is good company to be in. Details here. Stephen... Continue reading

Posted Oct 1, 2013 at Picture Stories by Stephen Alvarez

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My Garden Kickstarter by Pablo Corral Vega

VISIT THE KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN Pablo Corral Vega has beautiful Kickstarter for his new book a tribute to Carolina Hidalgo. See his letter below and please consider contributing. -Stephen Alvarez My name is Pablo Corral Vega. I am a photojournalist and... Continue reading

Posted Sep 30, 2013 at Picture Stories by Stephen Alvarez

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The High Line, NYC

The High Line Park, NYC Continue reading

Posted Sep 30, 2013 at Picture Stories by Stephen Alvarez

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