There are plenty of destinations to find quality work these days but I find there are very few that have a distinct point of view, and finding quality writing about photography is still a challenge. Far too many new blogs and magazines simply want to replicate what’s been done already (me too!) or have misguided editorial missions
Category: Blogs & Websites
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Top Photography Websites of 2011
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Reframing Mexico
The drug war in Mexico captures attention, but there is a vibrant culture beyond the headlines. “Reframing Mexico” explores under-reported stories of challenges and successes in Mexico City. For just eight days in one of the world’s largest cities, students faced language, access, culture, transportation, and interpersonal challenges working extremely long hours in often very difficult conditions. The 12 stories they produced are exceptional and often beautiful. A single mother raising her children in one of Mexico’s largest garbage dumps, a middle age carpenter whose illegal immigration to the U.S. ended when the American dream proved elusive, and a young mother struggling to raise her baby in prison are just a few examples. The stories show a side of Mexico City not often portrayed in the media.
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Who Photographers Follow On Tumblr
Who Photographers Follow On Tumblr | PDNPulse
Photographers have used micro-blogging site Tumblr as a tool to share their work with audiences online, many of them building followings that number in the thousands and even tens of thousands. (For more on how photographers are using Tumblr see our Octob
via PDNPulse: http://pdnpulse.com/2011/10/who-photographers-follow-on-tumblr.html
Photographers have used micro-blogging site Tumblr as a tool to share their work with audiences online, many of them building followings that number in the thousands and even tens of thousands.
But photographers also use the site to follow other shooters, keeping up with what their peers are doing and passing along work they like or admire
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In Focus: Dear Photograph
In Focus: Dear Photograph
“Take a picture of a picture from the past in the present”, is the tagline and submission policy for a Tumblr called “Dear Photograph,” created by …
via The New Yorker: http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/photobooth/2011/09/dear-photograph.html
“Take a picture of a picture from the past in the present”, is the tagline and submission policy for a Tumblr called “Dear Photograph,” created by the twenty-two-year-old Taylor Jones.
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FOCUSED
Focused:
FOCUSED came out of an idea to rejuvenate some film I had. I had no idea how that would happen, but all I knew is I wanted it to be a shared effort amongst my favorite photographers. On a three hour trip to Miami to catch a flight to the Bahamas for a shoot, I revealed my idea to my friend and fellow photographer, Brian Blanco, who helped me brainstorm this project down to one simple thought: one camera. one click. one moment.
FOCUSED is rekindling the Decisive Moment one frame at a time. There will be 200 photojournalists to start – from students to Pulitzer Prize winners – and the list of confirmed names is insane – here. A photojournalist on the list will be mailed a film camera and a roll of film – with the challenge of getting only one click of the shutter to capture whatever they want and then mail the camera onto the next photojournalist. Pretty simple concept. Terrifying to some. A welcome break to others.
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13ft fall
I remember looking at a picture of a farm when I was
a boy. It was an old photo I’d found in a box in my
grandparent’s attic. It was cold and dusty and I knew
I really wasn’t supposed to be there. And yet, in my
hand was another world. I fell into it and, ever so
briefly, I was warm and there were birds in the thick
summer air. The grass was lush beneath my feet. This
was another universe that had been sliced paper thin
there in my palm.This then is my collection of slices. Enjoy.
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the life of m
the life of m
Link: http://thelifeofm.com/
Somewhere in the virtual world, I came across The Point, a new Blurb book that is the collaborative effort of Kirk Crippens and Michael Jang. I’m a big fan of both photographers, and I love the idea of working apart and together to create a significant project.
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The Chain
The Chain’ is the latest project curated by Stuart Pilkington, (curator of The Alphabet Project and the 50 States Project).
Stuart invited 107 photographers from around the globe to participate in the project at the beginning of 2011.
And in February 2011 each photographer submitted a title/instruction to inspire a photograph by another person in the project. The photographers were connected like links in a chain. They were asked to respond to the title set by the person directly behind them. The title they set was directed to the photographer directly in front of them
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Kim Jong Il Looking At Things
The Tumblr blog Kim Jong Il Looking At Things was launched on October 6th, 2010. All of the original photographs were taken and published by the state-run Korean Central News Agency, North Korea’s propaganda wing mainly used to promote Kim Jong Il’s public image and the state’s official Juche ideology.
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Photojournalist Erin Trieb launches "The Homecoming Project"
The Homecoming Project
via The Homecoming Project: http://thehomecomingproject.wordpress.com/
The Homecoming Project is a grass- roots information campaign using photography and multimedia to help create awareness on issues surrounding military returning home from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
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Worth a look: The Shooting Gallery – videos about photographers
The Shooting Gallery, a tumblr featuring videos about photographers. The videos are divided into two categories: photographers talking and photographers shooting. There are 14 pages of archives to the blog, in which you’ll find videos about the likes of Richard Prince, Donald Weber, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Jeff Mermelstein, Stephen Shore, Terry Richardson, Juergen Teller, Cindy Sherman, Ryan McGinley, William Eggleston (including this ridiculous interview on the Today Show), and many others.
Link: Worth a look: The Shooting Gallery – videos about photographers | dvafoto
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This Guy Has My Macbook, A Laptop Thief Photoblog
This Guy Has My MacBook
On March 21, 2011, my MacBook was stolen from my apartment in Oakland, CA. I reported the crime to…
Link: http://thisguyhasmymacbook.tumblr.com/
On March 21, 2011, my MacBook was stolen from my apartment in Oakland, CA. I reported the crime to the police and even told them where it was, but they couldn’t help me due to lack of resources. Meanwhile, I’m using the awesome app, Hidden, to capture these photos of this guy who has my MacBook.
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Digital Photography Best Practices and Workflow | dpBestflow
dpBestflow® is the new guide for every aspect of digital imaging technology from ASMP, the leader in education for the professional photographer.
Link: Welcome | Digital Photography Best Practices and Workflow | dpBestflow
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Introducing the New PhotoBistro
Introducing the New PhotoBistro
We are pleased to announce the new PhotoBistro: PhotoBistro.com is a place for photography lovers to browse and explore a diverse range o…
Link: http://blog.photoeye.com/2011/04/introducing-new-photobistro.html
While Argentinian Alejandro Chaskielberg won the top prize at the Sony World Photography Awards, more than 30 photographers have received commendations in 13 professional categories
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Shooting Gallery
shooting gallery
photographers shooting + talking about the archive facebook | @shootingarchive | archive | submit |…
Link: http://shootinggallery.tumblr.com/
photographers shooting + talking
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Photogs Crowd-Sourcing a Global Map of Photo Book Stores
Photogs Crowd-Sourcing a Global Map of Photo Book Stores | PDNPulse
Photographer Matt Johnson and designer Wayne Ford, who operate the Web site Photo Book Club, have been hitting the social media channels asking for recommendations for great photo book stores around the world. They’re plugging the recommendations into a G
via PDNPulse: http://pdnpulse.com/2011/04/photogs-crowd-sourcing-a-global-map-of-photo-book-stores.html
Check out the map to make suggestions or to find out where to look for books on your next trip:
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The Invisible Ph t grapher: Liz Loh-Taylor
The Invisible Ph t grapher: Liz Loh-Taylor
travel photographer
Link: http://thetravelphotographer.blogspot.com/2011/04/invisible-ph-t-grapher-liz-loh-taylor.html
If you haven’t bookmarked the Invisible Ph t grapher Asia, I suggest you do. The Invisible Ph t grapher Asia (IPA) is not only a collective of photographers in Asia mostly involved in street photography and visual journalism, but is also a very clever brand name.
Reframing Mexico: