To find beauty in life is a goal sought by many, but found by few. Beauty is more than just a surface quality; it’s about our experiences, our connections, our respect for others and for our surroundings. That beauty—both aesthetic and experiential—is embodied in the work of Navajo photographer Mylo Fowler . Born and raised in the Navajo Nation in Arizona, Fowler belongs to four clans, two maternal and two paternal: Tábaahá (Edgewater); Kin?ichii’nii (Red House People); Honágháahnii (Ones Who Walk Around); and Naakai Dine’é (of the Mexican People).

MAX is an annual celebration of creativity and, after another challenging year for creatives across fields, celebrating and connecting the creative community has never felt more important.

Adobe MAX is a free virtual experience designed to refuel your passion, retool your skills, and foster new relationships within a global creative community. With more than 400 sessions, keynotes, MAX Sneaks labs, and workshops, you’ll hear from creative luminaries, product experts, speakers, like-minded peers, and more.

Tune in with Idara Ekph on Adobe Live as she works in Lightroom Classic and Photoshop to edit photos! In part 1, Idara will share her process for capturing and editing self portraits for her series called ‘Self-Portrait Sundays’. During part 2, she will show you how to bring a series of photographs to life using visual storytelling techniques. Learn about skin retouch, color grading, and how to capture stunning photographs!

Guest Idara Ekpoh is a Nigerian-American photographer, creative director, and educator based in Arizona: https://www.idaraekpoh.com/

Host Arabela Espinoza is the Co-Founder of Weekend Creative, a Photographer and Art Director team based in the San Francisco Bay Area: https://www.behance.net/weekend-creative

Tune in with Idara Ekph on Adobe Live as she works in Lightroom Classic and Photoshop to edit photos! In part 1, Idara will share her process for capturing and editing self portraits for her series called ‘Self-Portrait...

Photographs have the power to tell captivating stories, forge connections, and inspire hope for a better future. Given photography’s role in shedding light on global struggles and triumphs, today’s photographers are tasked with amplifying stories from their communities and breaking through digital barriers to make an impact.

Today, we’re proud to introduce 2021’s #AdobeRisingStars of photography, who are more than ready to meet the challenge. Exploring themes ranging from conservation to cultural expression to racial identity and natural phenomena, these photographers are playing an important role in documenting a pivotal moment in our history. Their images reflect wonder, beauty, and resilience during a time of global change.

We’re thrilled to give our Rising Stars a warm welcome to the Lightroom community. Scroll down to learn more about their backgrounds, and keep a close eye on the Lightroom Instagram over the next few months for more of their work.