Community Newsletter. 45

Community Newsletter #45
It’s giving ‘just got back from Europe'.

 45 | COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER 

Written by Jon Mckechnie

Brandon Humphrey

Making It's Way 

Brandon Humphrey is a creative image-maker whose work seeks to document the human experience with intention and care. Guided by a deep respect for dignity, privacy, and well-being, every photographic encounter becomes a quiet act of connection and observation.

In this edition’s featured image, Brandon captures a moment of quiet tension: a work-from-home mother and wife, suspended in the weight of decision-making. It’s a portrait not just of a person, but of the invisible emotional labor carried behind closed doors.

 

 

Brandon’s profile offers a quietly powerful glimpse into everyday life. His photos of his partner and family are candid and unpolished, yet full of care. There’s no sentimentality, just a steady, thoughtful presence that makes the work feel both timeless and deeply rooted in the real.

Culture Club

VERO MUSIC
Paris Pop Up Show

Ahead of her new album 'Medicine', Lauren Ruth Ward is hitting the road for a run of intimate shows, starting in Paris at Centre Culturel, where she’ll debut new songs in a raw, up-close setting.

MORE TOUR DETAILS 

Image by Michelle Shiers

VERO MUSIC
Forget About It 

J Appiah's latest single is a call to tune out the noise and live life on your own terms. A  reminder that no matter where we come from, we’re all sharing the same moment in time. All here, together.

LISTEN NOW

Image courtesy of J Appiah

Community Corner

At the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, actress and filmmaker Christina Wren took the stage to share her experience launching a start-up production company, following insights from Trilith Studios CEO Frank Patterson on creative entrepreneurship and the future of storytelling. WATCH THE CHAT

Image courtesy of Christina Wren | Demetrius Wren

Life coach Sebastiaan van der Velden unpacks the rise of empathy burnout in an always-on world. His advice? Step back when you need to, ground yourself, and remember, caring for others starts with caring for you. READ THE ARTICLE

Image courtesy of Tim Goedhart

In her latest video, Laura BC shares the social media apps she trusts most as a photographer and creative. Platforms that inspire, foster real connections, and help her avoid burnout and the "comparison trap". THANKFUL FOR THE MENTION 🙌

Image courtesy of Laura BC

Ivan Weiss’s portrait of Deshawn Gordon is featured in the Art-Icon show at the renowned Rencontres d’Arles Photography Festival. A key event showcasing global photography talent since 1970. MORE IMAGES FROM THE EXHIBITION

Image courtesy of Ivan Weiss

Nothing says summer in the Northern Hemisphere like a metal tour tearing through Europe. Connor Gaskey shares film shots from the road, capturing the power and spectacle of Falling In Reverse on the big stage. CLICK THROUGH TO GALLERY  

Image courtesy of Connor Gaskey

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