Category Archives: Interviews

For Photo-Geek Eyes Only: Famous Developer Trays | Raw File

John Cyr has been sending letters, putting his foot in doors and hounding famous photogs. All to secure some quiet time with an empty tray and pay homage to the age-old art of silver gelatin printing and its unsung, shallow-dish … Continue reading

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Visa Pour l’Image: Astrada’s back with new chapter in ongoing project – British Journal of Photography

Photojournalist Walter Astrada is back at Visa Pour l’Image with the next part of his Violence Against Women project. He tells BJP how he gained access to his subjects, who live under intense psychological pressure Link: Visa Pour l’Image: Astrada’s … Continue reading

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MSF and VII’s Ron Haviv discuss “Starved for Attention” | dvafoto

I managed to snag a few moments (over email) with Jason Cone, executive producer of the Starved for Attention films and MSF’s Communications Director based out of New York, and Ron Haviv, one of VII’s founding members. I wanted to … Continue reading

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Two Way Lens: Palmer Davis

You also need to surround yourself with a community of fellow artists and colleagues that will support you and inspire you as you navigate your way. So many of my breaks in the fine art world have been the result … Continue reading

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An interview with Drew Friedman – WFMU

Drew Friedman is not just one of America’s most well-known and widely respected illustrators, but his work is arguably the most identifiable. Having worked for counterculture bibles over the years like National Lampoon, RAW, Screw, SPY and Mad, Friedman has, … Continue reading

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Mugur Vărzariu Interview, part 2 « The Leica Camera

Here is part two of the interview with Mugur Vărzariu who embodies the definition of a compassionate photographer: “I only press the shutter release when I can help my subjects.” Link: Mugur Vărzariu Interview, part 2 « The Leica Camera

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Stanley Greene’s Redemption and Revenge – Lens

I wanted to set the record straight. I kept hearing people say, “Chechnya was when you really started to be a photographer.” And that’s not true. I was shooting back at the Berlin Wall, but nobody knew about it. I … Continue reading

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Finding Community in the Shadows – Lens

For three years, Andrea Star Reese, a former filmmaker, has been photographing homeless people living in West Harlem. Her first project, “The Urban Cave,” will be exhibited at Visa pour l’Image, the international festival of photojournalism held in Perpignan, France, … Continue reading

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Tavis Smiley . Stanley Greene

Stanley Green began his career as a painter and segued to photography in the course of taking photos to catalog his work. After studying the craft, the NY native held various jobs, including at Newsday and as a Paris fashion … Continue reading

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A Photo Editor – VII Magazine – Photojournalism Transitions From Supplier To Publisher

I think in some very important ways VII The Magazine is a reaction to what has happened to our industry over the last few years. Photographers have always been seen as “suppliers” (the traditional role of editorial photographers, one or … Continue reading

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Passion and Personal Photo Projects with Nick Vedros – A Picture’s Worth

As we pack our bags (complete with extra wet naps for a little bbq) and put the finishing touches on the event details with the folks at Digital Labrador, we thought we’d take a moment to check in with the … Continue reading

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contact blog: Mona Simon

I mainly shoot on 6×6 medium format with my Rolleiflex. I like this camera, which does not cover my face when photographing. Also as film is expensive and photographs limited, I generally spend more time in composing and thinking about … Continue reading

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Found on Flickr: Claire Martin «

I am under no illusion that it should be easy. I am optimistic that there will be a new digital golden age of news and documentary photography in my time (even though I’m a hopeless techie and love the old … Continue reading

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