As the year draws to a close, an annual tribute to some of the exceptional photobook releases from 2024 – selected by Editor in Chief, Tim Clark, with words from Editorial Assistant, Thomas King.
via 1000 Words: https://1000wordsmag.com/top-10-2024/
As the year draws to a close, an annual tribute to some of the exceptional photobook releases from 2024 – selected by Editor in Chief, Tim Clark, with words from Editorial Assistant, Thomas King.
A photo sharing startup founded by an ex-Google engineer found a clever way to turn Google’s tech against itself.
via WIRED: https://www.wired.com/story/website-google-ai-photos-ente/
One of the first photos Mohandas tried uploading was a selfie with his wife and daughter in front of a temple in Indonesia. Google’s analysis was exhaustive, even documenting the specific watch model that his wife was wearing, a Casio F-91W. But then, Mohandas says, the AI did something strange: It noted that Casio F-91W watches are commonly associated with Islamic extremists. “We had to tweak the prompts to make it slightly more wholesome but still spooky,”
Smith Galtney was first a writer, and then a photographer. Words and images are often at odds with each other, leaving a moment in between where ambiguity fizzles into its own daydreaming world. The tired saying that “a picture says a thousand words” raises the question: how important are those thousand words in conveying an
via LENSCRATCH: http://lenscratch.com/2024/12/smith-galtney-in-conversation-with-douglas-breault/
I used to take pictures of people more surreptitiously – go for a more journalistic “shoot first, ask later” approach. I guess I thought that was more authentic or something. But after some uncomfortable encounters that made me question everything, I started asking first and that felt so much better. You can still get something honest and I enjoy the sense of connection. People are genuinely touched by the request and the whole exchange feels generous, even when they say no.
http://lenscratch.com/2024/12/smith-galtney-in-conversation-with-douglas-breault/
In the ongoing evolution of my artistic journey, I find myself engaged in a profound process of self-examination, mental health and sadness – using the camera to explore the essence of who I am and my connection to the art of photography. – Dana Stirling As we enter December Holiday madness, it’s a good time
via LENSCRATCH: http://lenscratch.com/2024/12/dana-stirling-why-am-i-sad-2/
In the ongoing evolution of my artistic journey, I find myself engaged in a profound process of self-examination, mental health and sadness – using the camera to explore the essence of who I am and my connection to the art of photography. – Dana Stirling
Ali Al Shehabi’s images of the Gulf kingdom dwell on the texture of a homeland he felt alienated from for most of his life.
via The New Yorker: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/photo-booth/a-bahraini-photographer-returns-home
Ali Al Shehabi’s images of the Gulf kingdom dwell on the texture of a homeland he felt alienated from for most of his life.
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/photo-booth/a-bahraini-photographer-returns-home
Photographs are thought made visible. So in Casinoland we encounter not only the subject—casinos—we encounter Michael Rababy and his thoughts on this most complex subject. Is there a theme to Michael’s thoughts and work? Yes, it is to tell the truth. That is what motivated him and that is what resonates in this deep and
via LENSCRATCH: http://lenscratch.com/2024/11/michael-rababy-casinoland-tired-of-winning/
I enjoy going to vegas as an adult — not for the gambling (I don’t gamble). I go for the people watching. Everywhere I see the saturated colors and flashing lights, the luring signs assuring non-stop fun, the percussive sounds of chaos demanding attention, the poetry of losing, the art of walking away and the great irony that many don’t seem to be having the joy they were promised.
http://lenscratch.com/2024/11/michael-rababy-casinoland-tired-of-winning/
Lenscratch recently held its annual(-ish) call-for-projects, and the response was impressive. In total, there were over 500 submissions. We are eager to look through each of these entries and share some highlights over the months to come. Today I am in conversation with Constance Jaeggi about her collaborative project Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home. Constance Jaeggi
via LENSCRATCH: http://lenscratch.com/2024/11/constance-jaeggi-escaramuza-the-poetics-of-home/
Through photographic portraiture, poetry, and in-depth interviews, Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home considers how the escaramuza tradition persists in the present-day United States, what it means for the identity of its Mexican and Mexican-American female practitioners, and how it fosters a profound sense of belonging
http://lenscratch.com/2024/11/constance-jaeggi-escaramuza-the-poetics-of-home/
“Widening the Lens” at the Carnegie Museum highlights the ways images can reveal the long-forgotten and unseen histories of ecology.
via Aperture: https://aperture.org/editorial/how-can-photography-shape-our-relationship-to-the-environment/
An exhibition in Pittsburgh highlights the ways images can reveal the long-forgotten and unseen histories of ecology.
https://aperture.org/editorial/how-can-photography-shape-our-relationship-to-the-environment/
‘Never Look Away,’ a new documentary directed by Lucy Lawless, celebrates the life of acclaimed war photographer Margaret Moth. Read our review.
via IndieWire: https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/never-look-away-review-lucy-lawless-margaret-moth-doc-1235068349/
Lawless’ tribute to Margaret Moth is an uncritical celebration of the independent spirit that propelled the adventure-loving photographer to spend her life chasing the perfect shot.
It opens in theaters on Friday.
via PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2024/11/22/ernest-cole-lost-and-found-film-explores-groundbreaking-apartheid-photographer/
A new documentary explores the life of South Africa’s first Black freelance photographer Ernest Cole who was one of the most important chroniclers of apartheid.
https://www.lensculture.com/articles/sachiko-saito-dardo-is-a-kurdish-word-for-pain
In the face of growing anti-immigrant sentiment, Sachiko Saito explores the struggles of the Kurdish community of Japan — building a nuanced portrayal of her neighbors as they grapple with identity, exclusion, and cultural survival.
The Lady Does Not Vanish: Hitchcock as a Feminist
From iconic monographs to thought-provoking essay books, here is the ultimate guide to the best photobooks to give this holiday season.
via Aperture: https://aperture.org/editorial/2024-holiday-photobook-gift-guide/
Legendary photographers. Iconic monographs. Thought-provoking essay books. Limited-edition photography gifts. Here is the ultimate guide to the best photobooks to give this holiday season.
https://aperture.org/editorial/2024-holiday-photobook-gift-guide/
In this Sofa Session Martin Parr is in conversation with photographer Trent Parke. With the Martin Parr Foundation in Bristol currently exhibiting the European premiere of the project Monument, Trent talks #photography with Martin Parr in the latest Sofa Session to be released.
Renowned aerial photographer George Steinmetz, who’s spent decades capturing the beauty and challenges of our planet from unique perspectives, shares his work.
via A Photojournalism Podcast for Everyone – A Photojournalism Podcast by Photojournalists for Everyone: https://10fps.net/2024/11/20/episode-127-george-steinmetz-documentary-photography/
Steinmetz’s approach to photography is akin to modern drone photography, but with a twist: he actually flies in his unique contraption, which he humorously describes as a “motorized lawn chair.” This adventurous spirit has led to some unexpected and thrilling experiences.
The Chronicle tracked the drug trade into tiny towns where top dealers live in mansions — work that earned an inaugural Poynter Prize
“Executing the images both in Honduras and here in San Francisco was extremely tricky. In Honduras, I mostly photographed from car windows unless I was invited into someone’s home. A couple of times I stepped out of the car and men who were highly armed quickly approached me to intimidate me.
Photography is a powerful journalistic tool, providing visual evidence and evoking emotions that urge us to understand the experiences of others. Here, ProPublica’s Sarahbeth Maney offers suggestions for aspiring visual storytellers.
via ProPublica: https://www.propublica.org/article/tips-aspiring-visual-storytellers-photography-photojournalism-flint-michigan
The beauty of visual storytelling is that the story can always change shape. Let go of any assumptions and let the story lead you where it may. Anna and I learned so much by taking this approach.
Dawoud Bey, Kristine Potter, Alec Soth, and more consider the lasting impact of Frank’s groundbreaking photobook.
via Aperture: https://aperture.org/editorial/6-photographers-reflect-on-robert-franks-the-americans/
Dawoud Bey, Kristine Potter, Alec Soth, and more consider the lasting impact of Frank’s groundbreaking photobook.
https://aperture.org/editorial/6-photographers-reflect-on-robert-franks-the-americans/