Conceptual still life for a story on vaccines and autism.

Photograph by Jonathan Kantor for Newsweek

Conceptual still life of a private investigators door for a cover story on crime.

Photo Illustration by Dan Forbes for Newsweek

Smoking gun conceptual still life for the contents page to accompany a cover story on crime.

Photo Illustration by Dan Forbes for Newsweek

Portrait of Poet Laureate Kay Ryan and still life to evoke her poems.

Photographs by Lisa Wiseman for Newsweek

Portrait of Poet Laureate Kay Ryan and still life to evoke her poems.

Photographs by Lisa Wiseman for Newsweek

Conceptual image of Hollywood sign written in Mandarin for a story on Chinese investing in the film industry.

Mandarin Typography by Julius Hui and Sammy Or; photo: Thomas McConville/Getty Images

Conceptual portrait for a cover story on kids and food allergies.

Photo Illustration by Nigel Parry for Newsweek

Conceptual still life using dials on a radio as controls to factors leading to a fine-tuned, healthy heart.

Photo Illustration by Nitin Vadukul for Newsweek

Retro looking propaganda poster using needles as buildings, for a story on vaccinating to eradicate child illness.

Photo Illustration by Dan Winters for Newsweek

Conceptual photo of cop with speed gun for a story on speeding tickets and higher insurance premiums.

Photograph by Eric Tucker for Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine

Conceptual photo of driver discarding ticket on plate in diner to evoke beating a speeding ticket.

Photograph by Eric Tucker for Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine

Pinhole camera image evoking drowning for a story on the meaning of dreams.

Photograph by Barbara Ess for Newsweek

Pinhole camera image evoking unexpected visitors for a story on the meaning of dreams.

Photograph by Barbara Ess for Newsweek

Pinhole camera image evoking sex for a story on the meaning of dreams.

Photograph by Barbara Ess for Newsweek

Pinhole camera image evoking pursuit for a story on the meaning of dreams.

Photograph by Barbara Ess for Newsweek

Technology still lifes for the holiday gift guide.

Photographs by Tom Schierlitz for Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine

Technology still lifes for the holiday gift guide.

Photographs by Tom Schierlitz for Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine

Photo illustration for a story on tempting email pitches to buy stock.

Photo illustration by Fredrik Broden for Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine

Conceptual photo using gears as the spine, to illustrate a story on the best treatment for back pain.

Photograph by Jonathan Kantor for Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine

Conceptual photos using gears as the spine, showing gravity boots and proper mattresses a treatment for back pain.

Photograph by Jonathan Kantor for Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine

Conceptual photos using gears as the spine, showing magnet belts and massage chairs as a treatment for back pain.

Photographs by Jonathan Kantor for Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine

Conceptual photo showing stock fund managers wanting to be just like successful, bow-tie wearing, Chuck Royce.

Photograph by Greg Miller for Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine

Ball and chain conceptual photo to art story on compulsive spending.

Illustration by Dan Winters and Gary Tanhauser for Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine

Open handcuffs conceptual photo evoking release, to art story on compulsive spending.

Illustration by Dan Winter and Gary Tanhauser for Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine

Conceptual portrait using the latest mosquito control technology.

Photograph by Dan Winters for Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine