Olivier Laurent

Olivier Laurent is Editor of LightBox at TIME

Recent Articles

The Story Behind a Newspaper's Cover Photo of 7 Dead Syrian Children

The front-page photograph shows the lifeless bodies of Syrian children

By Olivier Laurent

The Story Behind Melania Trump’s Official Portrait

Two months after her husband’s inauguration as America’s 45th President, Melania Trump unveiled, on April 3, her first official portrait as First Lady. “I am honored to serve in the role of First Lady, and...

By Olivier Laurent

A Visual Record of Venezuela's Collapse

Meridith Kohut won the Overseas Press Club of America’s Feature Photography prize

By Olivier Laurent

A Year After Brussels, ‘Her Face Tells Us Much About That Day’

The photographer behind the attacks' iconic image reunited with her subject a year later

By Olivier Laurent

Meet the Iraqi Firefighters Battling ISIS' Oil Fires

Photographer Edouard Elias documented the flames and destruction Iraqi firefighters face

By Olivier Laurent

New Photography Grants Launched for Women in Visual Journalism

The grants total $12,500

By Olivier Laurent

Sunset and Selfies: Welcome to Hong Kong's Instagram Pier

The pier is particularly popular among Instagram users

By Olivier Laurent

How Snapchat, Instagram and Apple Are Reinventing Photography Forever

Photography isn't just about preserving memories anymore

By Olivier Laurent

Instagram Just Added the Feature People Have Been Begging For

You can now share multiple images or videos in a single post

By Olivier Laurent

Instagram Just Added a Feature You'll Either Love Or Hate

You can now share multiple images or videos in a single post

By Olivier Laurent

Inside the Cinematography of the Oscar-Nominated Movie 'Arrival'

Director Denis Villeneuve and cinematographer Bradford Young explain how they created the Arrival's visual identity

By Olivier Laurent

These Haitian Refugees Are Stranded at the U.S.-Mexico Border

Magnum photographer Jerome Sessini reports back from Tijuana, Mexico

By Olivier Laurent

In Oroville, Everyone Is Watching the Weather

Max Whittaker photographed the aftermath of the Oroville incident

By Olivier Laurent

An Iconic Photograph of an Assassination Is the World Press Photo of the Year

But World Press Photo judges were heavily split in the final decision

By Olivier Laurent

This Is How a Grammys' Official Photographer Works With Music's Greatest Stars

In our latest First Take interview, TIME spoke with music photographer Danny Clinch to explain how he captures the essence of his subjects.“I think that music means so much to people and as a photographer...

By Kenneth Bachor and Olivier Laurent

The Iraqi Photographers Documenting ISIS's Destruction

“This work is very important for future generations,” says photographer Alessio Mamo

By Olivier Laurent

A Portrait Expert Analyzes Beyoncé’s Pregnancy Photos

Down to the choice of flowers – roses and poppies – the photograph carries strong symbolism

By Olivier Laurent

Nordic Noir: Fleeing the Darkness in Scandinavia

A photographer took to Scandinavia's roads to escape the darkness of his work

By Olivier Laurent

How a Photo of Jewish and Muslim Kids Protesting President Trump Went Viral

"It makes people feel good," says Nuccio DiNuzzo, a staff photographer at the Chicago Tribune

By Olivier Laurent

Larry Fink's Take on the Dignity of Photography

'First Take' is a weekly video series on the art and craft of photography

By Kenneth Bachor and Olivier Laurent
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