He received a Pulitzer Prize for his photographs of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. And his image of Pope John Paul II graced the cover of Newsweek in 2005. But celebrity portrait photographer Brian Smith’s newest project, ART & SOUL: Stars Unite to Celebrate and Support the Arts, is his most passionate and personal to date.

Check out his blog; it’s filled with fresh images from recent projects—like his work photographing contestants from the X Factor—and news about appearances and exhibitions. And read more about the man who had cupcakes with Anne Hathaway. We showcase more images from his recent publication in our profile.

Reserve an hour of your time on Monday, December 12 from 11am to 12pm PST (2 to 3pm EST) for our exclusive webinar with Sports Illustrated photographer Robert Beck. His topic: Secrets to Better Sports Photography.

Join us as Robert shares his insights and experience on the art and craft of preparing for and shooting dynamic and intimate sports imagery.

This event is sure to fill up quickly, so please sign up now to reserve your spot.

He’s an artist with his camera and his POV. He’s a fabulous teacher who takes enthusiast shooters to many exotic and exciting locations. He’s a true digital innovator and co-founder of D-65, a workshop, training and consulting company. Seth Resnick was chosen as one of the 30 most influential photographers of the decade by Photo District News magazine. We are honored to call him a partner and Loweprofessional.

Check out his profile. You’ll learn a lot in a quick read; Seth is happy to share his tips. And view some of his amazing images on our site and more on his own. Enjoy reading more about professional photographer Seth Resnick.

Editor’s note: Award-winning photographer and bilingual journalist/author Kike Calvo is on a mission to make his cultural heritage the inspiration for his photographic work and expertise in Latin American countries. On a recent trip to Panama, he used his Lowepro DryZone Rover to carry his gear while trekking through rainforests and challenging terrain. He tells a bit of the story here. And you can read more about this and other photographic adventures, exhibits and upcoming workshops—he takes enthusiast shooters to some amazing places—on his web site and blog.

“My biggest challenge when I arrived in the United States was having a strong accent and different cultural background. But it turned out to be my biggest asset. Companies around the world hire me for their editorial and commercial shoots in Latin America.

This particular series was photographed in the heart of a nationally protected Panamanian rainforest in the Chagres Rivers, very close to the unique Soberania National Park in Panama. Inhabitants of these communities migrated to this land decades ago from the Darien Region, close to the border with Colombia. It is part of an ongoing documentation project where I combine my expeditions with my photography workshops.

I tend to carry a variety of Lowepro bags on my shoots, but in this scenario, the DryZone Rover worked very well in this humid climate. I pack it with everything from my underwater Aquatica housing to my Leica M9, plus a couple of lenses like a 50mm f/1.4 and 28mm f/2.8. This pack allows me to trek through the rainforest with the gear secure and on my back.”

“Cool Gear.” Yep, that’s what celebrity portrait photographer (and Loweprofessional) Brian Smith has to say about our new classic, yet truly modern Pro Messenger AW series.

You can read his impressions on his blog–freshly updated today with some nice shots of how he customizes his gear.

Thanks for the nice review, Brian.

And for those of you who want to know more about this discreet and aesthetically hip messenger solution, take a look at our Pro Messenger AW series page with videos.

Naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough called his photographs “a superb evocation of some of the most breathtaking spectacles in the world”. Eminent photographer and conservationist Art Wolfe documents the world’s fast-disappearing wildlife, landscapes and native cultures on every continent. His award-winning public television series Art Wolfe’s Travels to the Edge brings viewers to far-off places like Mongolia, Mali and the Sahara.

We are delighted that he carries Lowepro bags on photographic adventures and inspired by the new images he brings back. Read our profile and discover how his fine arts background and passion for preservation influence the stunning images the world has come to know and appreciate.

The United Nations International Photographic Council bestowed Steve McCurry with a Special Recognition Award for “ceaseless devotion and outstanding achievement”. And that’s just one honorable note on this celebrated photographer’s list of professional and humanitarian accolades. He’s shot so many memorable moments in the past three decades. Perhaps most recognized is the image of a young Afghan girl that appeared in National Geographic magazine in 1985.

See a few of his stunning images and read our profile of Steve McCurry’s work in the Middle East and his philosophy on being present for all the everyday moments that may become legendary.