Unraveled Artist Feature | July 1st, 2026
For many of our friends in the United States, this holiday week has been a chance to step away from the computer for a little while. Whether you're spending time with family, traveling, soaking up summer, or simply taking a much-needed break, we hope you've found a moment to recharge during what is, for many photographers, either the busiest season of the year or the calm before the busy season begins.
But while many of us have paused, there are always artists who continue to create. They pick up their cameras, experiment with something new, submit their work, and keep showing up for their creativity even in the middle of a busy week.
This week's featured artists are a reminder that creativity doesn't have to be constant to be meaningful. Sometimes it looks like chasing inspiration every day, and sometimes it looks like making time for one photograph that reminds you why you love this craft in the first place.
Here's a look at the artists of Unraveled who showed up this week.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEWEST UNRAVELED ARTIST OF THE YEAR…
Sandy Atkins
There is something quite captivating about this image by Sandy Atkins.
The scale of the landscape immediately pulls you in. Rather than competing with the dramatic cliffs, the couple feels like they belong there, creating a photograph that is both intimate and cinematic. Every element—from the movement of the dress to the earthy tones of the rocks and wardrobe—works together beautifully without feeling overstyled.
What we love most is the restraint. Nothing is forced. There isn't a loud pose or an obvious focal point demanding your attention. Instead, your eye naturally wanders through the frame, discovering the connection between the couple and the landscape one moment at a time.
Congratulations to Sandy Atkins, our Artist of the Year. Thank you for reminding us that sometimes the most powerful photographs don’t have to be bright, full of emotion or unconventional. Sometimes they are the ones that invite us to slow down and simply take them in.
Congratulations to ALL the featured artists of Unraveled!
Keep learning. Keep growing. Keep creating.
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