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St. Louis-based photographer Lou Bopp captured canines in motion in an active project for dog food brand Purina Pro Plan. He spent several days in the Santa Monica Mountains highlighting the connection to wild places that we share with our pets.

Philadelphia-based underwater photographer Julia Lehman kicked off this summer season with a big splash, diving into an exciting project with Philadelphia Union soccer player Sergio Santos.

Greenville, S.C.-based photographer Jack Robert Connolly and his Ukrainian-born wife, Karolina, were moved by their close connections to the Ukrainian conflict and sought to take action to aid those in need. Their grassroots efforts have raised over $50,000 to provide direct support to Ukraine.

Istanbul-based photojournalist Bradley Secker documents the Afghan National Soccer team’s first match since the fall of the democratic government last summer. As he follows the players for a few days in Turkey, Bradley’s images depict the resilient spirit of the athletes, fans, and refugees away from the politics in Afghanistan.

Boston-based Nicole Loeb tours the Royall House and Slave Quarters to meet museum director Kyera Singleton for Macalester College’s digital publication. As an alumna of the institution, Kyera’s work reflects the societal movement toward including painful narratives of slavery in our understanding of America’s history.

Mexico City-based Nicole Franco works alongside cast and crew on as unit photographer for Narcos: Mexico Season 3, which aired this past November on Netflix. As the show follows the real-life events of illegal drug trafficking in 1980s Mexico, Nicole’s photojournalistic eye helped capture the grit and glamour that has millions watching this dramatic retelling of Mexico’s past.

Milwaukee-based photographer Sara Stathas uses her empathy as a guide through an emotionally heavy project for the LA Times. Working alongside reporter Kurtis Lee, Sara documents individuals in Milwaukee who have been affected by a rise in gun violence in the city.

Madrid, Spain-based photographer Cristina Candel returns to Costa Rica for an assignment with travel magazine Viajar. Touring the lush landscapes of the country’s many National Parks, Cristina offers readers a look at the wildlife and attractions that draw eco-tourists to the region.

Burlington, Vt.-based Oliver Parini tours the town of Hanover N.H. for a “Weekend Getaway” feature in Yankee Magazine. As he captures the fall foliage that blankets the town’s ivy league institution, his images evoke all the traditional stylings of a New England town.

Denver, Colo.-based Doug Gritzmacher revisits his family’s heritage as he spends a day with hay-baling farmers in the mountains of Colorado. His images provide an artistic look at a hot summer day tending crops in a town that sits 7,000 feet in the sky.

Denver-based Matt Nager balances beauty and industry in a recent assignment for a family-owned recycling and refining company Sabin Metal. In a day spent at their Rochester N.Y. factory, he documents the details of their operation and captures the captivating workers to help rebrand this 75-year-old company for the modern age.

Nashville, Tenn.-based William DeShazer takes a personal approach to the Kentucky Derby, an event that he grew up attending in his hometown of Louisville, Ky. and has returned to annually since 2014. His project was featured on aPhotoEditor’s The Art of the Personal Project.

Mexico City-based Lisette Poole recently traveled to Ciudad Juárez, where she met with countless mothers whose lives straddle the delicate balance that exists between the two countries. In a feature for National Geographic Magazine, she brings their story to a national audience, hoping to expose the vulnerabilities the women face as they seek asylum in a new world.

Los Angeles-based food photographer Rebecca Peloquin has defined her body of work by contrasting light and dark tones, as she lets the background of the image inform the mood of the dish. When hired to shoot two separate LA Times food features she takes each assignment in a different direction, with one style highlighting the complexity of the recipes while the other focuses on the simplicity of the ingredients.

Santa Fe, N.M.-based Minesh Bacrania joins Missy Begay and Shyla Sheppard of Bow & Arrow Brewery on a foraging trip near the rim of Canyon de Chelly, Ariz. His time spent with the two Native American brewmasters provided Outside Magazine with an authentic snapshot of how these women honor their connection to the land.

San Jose, Costa Rica-based Irene Peña finds inspiration in the colorful flowers that grow in this tropical region. In her latest project, she works with artist Angela Hurtado Pimentel to stage a series from Angela’s paper flora, drawing inspiration from the painterly style of baroque still life paintings.

Charleston-based Chad Savage recognizes the importance of every assignment, and the doors they open to the next new project on the horizon. Such was the case when a couples portrait session for Becker Chicaiza and his husband led to a product shoot highlighting their newest haircare line, Be Chic.

San Francisco-based pet photographer Mark Rogers laughs in the grass while on assignment for BarkBox’s newest outdoor dog bed campaign. As he lays down with local dogs he captures the warmth radiating from these furry friends as they relax during sunshine naps.

Donostia, Spain-based photographer Markel Redondo spends a week in the mountains of the French Pyrenees for a feature in National Geographic Traveller Magazine. He visits with the residents and their animals who keep the land’s timeless traditions through all seasons.

Los Angeles-based Jayme Burrows takes the reins on a rustic shoot for Breckenridge Brewery, a Colorado Beer brand set to launch their limited edition sampler pack. She styles the shoot around two women and their canine friend during an afternoon spent in coastal California.

Las Vegas-based Willy Branlund has been photographing artists over the last fifteen years for his project “In The Beginning”. While his subjects’ crafts and processes are varied, each artisan has dedicated decades to their work, a triumph of the spirit to which Willy pays tribute.

Portland, Ore.-based photographer Richard Darbonne meets with Olympia, Wash. farmer, Robby Rutledge, whose family has been harvesting pumpkins since before the region became Washington state. His family’s story lends itself to 1889 Magazine, a publication that relays all things authentic to the Evergreen State.

Charlotte-based Jackson Ray Petty takes a tour of the largest industrial knitting factory in London, the Albion Knitting Co. for luxury sportswear brand Peter Millar. As he witnesses the intricate processes that go into crafting each garment his images tell the story of the client’s designs, stitch by stitch.

Idaho-based Hillary Mayberry takes to the snow-capped mountains of Idaho in an assignment for outdoor apparel brand Ariat. While the shoot took place over the summer, Hillary worked to create the crisp feel of fall for the client’s newest seasonal line.

Portland-based photographer John Valls invites you to cozy by the fire, whether or not you live in the woods or a small apartment in the city. His images show the connections and conversations sparked around the campfire candles produced by Mandy and Stephen, the married couple who owns Nunya beeswax candles.