Author: Trent
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Genesis of a Chaos – The Leica camera Blog
Link: The French photographer Rafael Yaghobzadeh captures poignant images of a country in crisis.
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Photographers on Photographers: Emily Wall in Conversation with Victoria Sambunaris – LENSCRATCH
Photographers on Photographers: Emily Wall in Conversation with Victoria Sambunaris – LENSCRATCH I first saw Victoria Sambunaris’ work at the Museum of Art at Brigham Young University during my last semester as a student. I was struck by the scale of the prints as well as how the strong geometry within the work carried her themes.…
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Photographer Lynsey Addario Reflects on Two Decades of Covering Wars and Global Crises | Vanity Fair
“Constantly in Motion”: Photographer Lynsey Addario Reflects on Two Decades of Covering Wars and Global Crises Vanity Fair caught up with Addario ahead of her career-spanning SVA exhibition, which features work documenting “very intense and historical moments” in countries such as Iraq, Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, and Ukraine. via Vanity Fair: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/09/photographer-lynsey-addario-two-decades-covering-wars-global-crises Vanity Fair caught up…
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The Finalists of the W. Eugene Smith Fund’s $40,000 Photography Grant | PetaPixel
The Finalists of the W. Eugene Smith Fund’s $40,000 Photography Grant One photographer will be selected for a $40,000 grant. via PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2022/09/09/the-finalists-of-the-w-eugene-smith-funds-40000-photography-grant/ Finalists have also been named in the Smith Fund’s 5th annual Student category and 26th annual Howard Chapnick Grant, which is awarded to encourage leadership in any field ancillary to photojournalism, such…
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Photographers on Photographers: Sara Bennett in Conversation with Thomas Holton – LENSCRATCH
Photographers on Photographers: Sara Bennett in Conversation with Thomas Holton – LENSCRATCH In 2014, I began photographing four women who were returning to New York City after spending anywhere from 17 to 35 years in prison. As a former journalist and criminal defense attorney, I thought a lot about the ethics of getting so close…
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8 Photobooks Aperture’s Editors Are Reading This Summer
8 Photobooks Aperture’s Editors Are Reading This Summer From a new volume on Dayanita Singh’s expansive practice to Trent Parke’s journey across north Indian countryside—we asked our editors what photobooks they’re diving into this summer. via Aperture: https://aperture.org/editorial/8-summer-reads-from-apertures-editors/ From a new volume on Dayanita Singh’s expansive practice to Trent Parke’s journey across north Indian countryside—we…
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About those Ketanji Brown Jackson photos—what if the problem isn’t Annie Leibovitz? – TheGrio
About those Ketanji Brown Jackson photos—what if the problem isn’t Annie Leibovitz? Images of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson in Vogue’s September 2022 issue revived criticism of veteran photographer Leibovitz via TheGrio: https://thegrio.com/2022/08/19/ketanji-brown-jackson-photos-annie-leibovitz/ OPINION: Images of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson in Vogue’s September 2022 issue revived criticism of the veteran photographer—but is…
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Photographers on Photographers: Alex Henderson in Conversation with Idris Talib Solomon – LENSCRATCH
Photographers on Photographers: Alex Henderson in Conversation with Idris Talib Solomon – LENSCRATCH On a search to find more Black photographers and artists, I discovered The Black Shutter Podcast. From Jamel Shabazz to Dee Dwyer, I listened to each artist’s story as they were relatable and inspiring. As a developing artist, I felt that I struck true go via LENSCRATCH: http://lenscratch.com/2022/08/photographers-on-photographers-alex-henderson-in-conversation-with-idris-talib-solomon/ On a search…
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A New California Center Is Building a Legacy of Black Photographers
A New California Center Is Building a Legacy of Black Photographers With The Black Image Center, a group of young photographers has established a space for Black image makers in need of a place to create. via Hyperallergic: https://hyperallergic.com/755408/a-new-california-center-is-building-a-legacy-of-black-photographers/ CULVER CITY, CA — For the group of young Black photographers who founded The Black Image…
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17 Photographers Reflect on Key Images for Aperture’s Seventieth Anniversary
17 Photographers Reflect on Key Images for Aperture’s Seventieth Anniversary In Aperture’s Seventy x Seventy Sale, Stephen Shore, Graciela Iturbide, Tyler Mitchell, and more offer prints from their history with Aperture—ranging from the classic to the contemporary. via Aperture: https://aperture.org/editorial/17-photographers-reflect-on-key-images-for-apertures-seventieth-anniversary/ In Aperture’s Seventy x Seventy Sale, Stephen Shore, Graciela Iturbide, Tyler Mitchell, and more offer…
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NPPA Lawsuit Challenges Arizona Law Restricting the Recording of Police | PetaPixel
NPPA Lawsuit Challenges Arizona Law Restricting the Recording of Police The lawsuit alleges it is a violation of the First Amendment. via PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2022/08/23/nppa-lawsuit-challenges-arizona-law-restricting-the-recording-of-police/ The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) has joined with the Arizona Broadcasters Association and the American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona (along with eight other media organizations) to file a lawsuit…
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Photographer Spends Four Years Drawing 1,000 35mm Film Box Designs | PetaPixel
Photographer Spends Four Years Drawing 1,000 35mm Film Box Designs It’s a trip down memory lane. via PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2022/08/24/photographer-spends-four-years-drawing-1000-35mm-film-box-designs/ Akil Alparslan recreated a staggering amount of film roll packaging for his own pleasure, including brands such as Polaroid, Agfa, and Kodak.
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Ruling Overturned: You May Again Need a Permit to Film in National Parks | PetaPixel
Ruling Overturned: You May Again Need a Permit to Film in National Parks “Commercial” means any use of the footage that could generate revenue — such as ads run ahead of a YouTube video. via PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2022/08/26/ruling-overturned-you-may-again-need-a-permit-to-film-in-national-parks/ A court has upheld a National Park Service fee and permit requirement for commercial videography in national parks,…
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The Woman Who Changed the History of Italian Photojournalism
The Woman Who Changed the History of Italian Photojournalism An artist and humanist, Lisetta Carmi exposed the public to the realities of marginalized communities, from dockworkers to sex workers. via Aperture: https://aperture.org/editorial/how-lisetta-carmi-changed-the-history-of-italian-photojournalism/ An artist and humanist, Carmi exposed the public to the realities of marginalized communities, from dockworkers to sex workers.
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Lawsuit Challenging Law That Restricts Recording Police Has Nationwide Implications | PetaPixel
Lawsuit Challenging Law That Restricts Recording Police Has Nationwide Implications Photographers should not have to be told how much this law tramples on their rights. via PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2022/08/24/lawsuit-challenging-law-that-restricts-recording-police-has-nationwide-implications/ Earlier this year, Arizona governor Doug Ducey signed HB 2319, a law that would make it illegal to record or photograph police within eight feet of them.…
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Ray Johnson’s Camera Was Disposable. The Photos Are Unforgettable. – The New York Times
Ray Johnson’s Camera Was Disposable. The Photos Are Unforgettable. The Pop artist spent his final years taking pictures and kept them a secret. Dozens are on view in a revelatory show at the Morgan Library & Museum. Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/24/arts/design/ray-johnson-photography-morgan-library.html The Pop artist spent his final years taking pictures and kept them a secret. Dozens are…
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Juxtapoz Magazine – Another Life: Jim Goldberg & Iryna Tsilyk’s Publication for Ukraine
Juxtapoz Magazine – Another Life: Jim Goldberg & Iryna Tsilyk’s Publication for Ukraine In 2005 Jim Goldberg traveled to Ukraine as part of a project which explored migration, at the start of the new millennium. For Another Life a new fun… Link: https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/photography/another-life-jim-goldberg-iryna-tsilyk-s-publication-for-ukraine/ In 2005 Jim Goldberg traveled to Ukraine as part of a project…
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Tim Page, Gonzo Photographer of the Vietnam War, Is Dead at 78 – The New York Times
Tim Page, Gonzo Photographer of the Vietnam War, Is Dead at 78 (Published 2022) Fearless and free-spirited, he pushed the boundaries of life and photography, recording intimate images of combat that helped shift the course of the war. Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/24/world/asia/tim-page-dead.html Fearless and free-spirited, he pushed the boundaries of life and photography, recording intimate images of…
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Paradise – The Leica camera Blog
Link: The Spanish photographer, Víctor M. Pérez, considers paradise to be an emotional and passionate place, where you share joy with your family.
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Photographers on Photographers: Jordan Mount in Conversation with Craig Stevens – LENSCRATCH
Photographers on Photographers: Jordan Mount in Conversation with Craig Stevens – LENSCRATCH I met Craig Stevens this year when I took his Intro to Inkjet Printing class at Savannah College of Art and Design (known as SCAD). From the first day, he shared countless stories from his career and life. Sharing anecdotes about the photographers…