Stephen Mayes looks at the future of photography and what it means for us today
via Time: http://time.com/4003527/future-of-photography/
In the future, there will be no such thing as a “straight photograph”
“We are doing this because we can,” the magazine’s editor says. “There is a fantastic breadth of talent and expertise among women photographers working today.”
via Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/in-sight/wp/2015/08/18/magazine-devotes-issue-exclusively-to-women-in-photography-here-are-10-we-think-you-should-know/
In Sight features 10 female photographers across the industry that our photo editors think you should know about, some of whom are featured in PDN’s issue
Here’s an inspiring 5-minute video in which renowned street photographer Joel Meyerowitz talks about his approach and mindset to making photos. Meyerowitz
via PetaPixel: http://petapixel.com/2015/08/13/what-you-put-in-the-frame-determines-the-photo/
Meyerowitz believes that being aware of what’s going on outside the frame lines of your shot is just as important as knowing what’s inside your shot. Instead of photographing a singular object in the world, his aim is to capture the relationship between things — objects both inside his frame and outside of it.
The articles in the September issue of PDN, now available to subscribers and in the iTunes store, offer our standard mix of technical advice, interviews, and insights into the photography business. The one difference is that all the photography we are fea
via PDNPulse: http://pdnpulse.pdnonline.com/2015/08/why-all-the-articles-in-pdns-new-issue-are-about-women-photographers.html
It didn’t take much extra effort to find women photographers who could provide valuable insights and inspiration on every topic we wanted to cover: lighting, video post-production, pursuing and publishing a long-term project, marketing, meeting the demands of fashion and portrait clients, and many other issues relating to establishing a name in today’s photography business
As photography goes beyond a daily or even hourly exchange, it stops becoming a distraction from life; rather, it is life. “People are showing their lives not to create a document but as a part of living. If we were dogs we’d be peeing on fire hydrants. but instead we’re posting to Instagram and Facebook,” Mayes says.
Jack Simon has worked as a psychiatrist for four decades. Ten years ago, he began a personal journey in photography, and these days he rarely goes
via PetaPixel: http://petapixel.com/2015/08/10/pictures-that-tell-stories-the-street-photography-of-jack-simon/
Simon’s street photographs reflect a curious mind and a sharp eye. “I enjoy the hunt for that moment of mystery, surprise, and humor in my everyday life,” Simon writes. “I seek unplanned and unposed images that hint to a larger story, like a publicity still from some forgotten movie.”
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via Medium: https://medium.com/vantage/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-stock-photo-model-47cb22f2dce8
A visual play-by-play of the presumably glamorous work of a model, based entirely upon LuckyImages’ pictures, sourced at dollarphotoclub.com
How much the use of the online mobile app actually translates into sales is still up for debate.
It was not the first time the art market had been influenced by images on Instagram. In the past few years, it has emerged as the social media platform of choice for many contemporary artists, galleries, auction houses and collectors, who use it to promote art — especially works by emerging artists — and to offer an early peek into studios, auction houses and art fairs
A photo posted by Amanda Demme (@amandademme) on Jul 26, 2015 at 8:51pm PDT When New York magazine posted a blockbuster story in the early hours of Monday, July 27, to its website, many of the names involved were familiar: Bill Cosby, the iconic entertain
via PDNPulse: http://pdnpulse.pdnonline.com/2015/08/amanda-demme-on-photographing-bill-cosbys-accusers-for-new-york-magazine.html
She shot some in pairs, and several group portraits. The shoots could be intense, with lots of laughing, crying and hugging, but Demme says having several women at each shoot helped put the women at ease, that “as each woman saw the next woman doing it, they knew how to handle themselves.” She also shot video interviews, and encouraged the women to support and converse with each other.
How important are personal photography projects to distinguishing your voice? And will a project on the side help catch the eye of your dream client? In our guide, The Inspiration Handbook: 50 Tips from 50 Photography Trailblazers, we got advice from Davi
via PhotoShelter Blog: http://blog.photoshelter.com/2015/07/are-personal-projects-worth-it-why-david-burnett-ami-vitale-david-duchemin-say-yes/
How important are personal photography projects to distinguishing your voice? And will a project on the side help catch the eye of your dream client? In our guide, The Inspiration Handbook: 50 Tips from 50 Photography Trailblazers, we got advice from David Burnett, Ami Vitale, David duChemin, Dixie Dixon, Scott Strazzante, Dianne Debicella, and Jonathan Gayman who share why personal projects really matter.
What are photo editors really looking for from professional photographers? And how can you make connections with potential clients and land gigs? In The Inspiration Handbook: 50 Tips from 50 Photography Trailblazers, get advice from Brad Smith, Elizabeth
via PhotoShelter Blog: http://blog.photoshelter.com/2015/07/getting-hired-10-tips-from-national-geographic-the-cut-sports-illustrated-more/
What are photo editors really looking for from professional photographers? And how can you make connections with potential clients and land gigs? In The Inspiration Handbook: 50 Tips from 50 Photography Trailblazers, get advice from Brad Smith, Elizabeth Krist, Emily Shornick, Brinson Banks, James Bellorini, Alexandre Buisse, Kate Osba, Lindsay Adler, Elizabeth Weinberg, and Jodi Cobb who share their best tips to getting hired.
After years of self-exile, one IGer readopted the platform, honed his style, got focused and propelled an unlikely career
After years of self-exile, one IGer readopted the platform, honed his style, got focused and propelled an unlikely career
The photographer is offering teen artists a free opportunity to learn from him and his staff while they create a multimedia story.
via PDNPulse: http://pdnpulse.pdnonline.com/2015/07/alec-soth-offering-free-winnebago-workshop-to-teen-artists.html
Photographer Alec Soth and his Little Brown Mushroom (LBM) publishing imprint recently announced a hiatus from bookmaking to pursue a new initiative: The Winnebago Workshop, “a mobile classroom that puts artists with teens to create multimedia stories.”
You have a powerful idea for a photography project, but not all the funds you need to make it happen. Sound familiar? The great news is there are many foundations, non-profits and private companies alike, who are willing to fund worthy photographers based
via PhotoShelter Blog: http://blog.photoshelter.com/2015/07/get-the-guide-22-organizations-that-want-to-fund-your-photo-project/
This guide gives you a rundown of 22 grants, monetary awards, and scholarships for fine art photographers, photojournalists, editorial, environmental, and adventure photographers, plus a look at past years’ winners. Download the guide and get inspired!
Aerial photography, from balloons to drones, has always opened up new vistas — and new modes of violence.
Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/26/magazine/the-unquiet-sky.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
with the acquisition of this panoptic view comes the loss of much that could be seen at close range. The face of the beloved is but one invisible detail among many.
Lomography began as an art movement in the early 1990s after a group of Viennese students discovered the LC-A, a camera manufactured by Russian imaging
via PetaPixel: http://petapixel.com/2015/07/21/opinion-lomography-an-alternative-perspective-on-traditional-photo-standards/
Despite the movement producing wonderfully interesting images that have been exhibited in both Moscow and New York City, it has received substantial criticism from self-dubbed “real photographers.” This opinion piece aims at breaking down the wall of prejudice, and opening minds to the possibility of creative photography outside of normal standards.
Research Shows Men Just as Likely to Edit and Post Photos as Women on Social Media
via Kaptur: http://kaptur.co/survey-reveals-photo-editing-habits-of-men-and-women/
PicMonkey, the leading photo editing website, in conjunction with LEWIS, recently conducted a survey with over 2,000 respondents about the photos they edit and post on social media. Respondents were asked questions regarding photo quality and personal preference and use.
As we look at the photographs that are shown to us, in print magazines, on websites or on the cell phone screens of our co-workers, we absorb a reality that is not ours. Rather than consuming photography, we are consumed by it.
The road to editorial supremacy is paved with many dangerous potholes and if Shutterstock wants to succeed in that space, it has to be ready to change the rules. The same way it has done with commercial stock. However, this time, the competition is ready and up in arms. Surprise strategy will not work. Firepower, and a lot of it, will be necessary.
The last evening was the worst of all, a total joke, with a surprise announce of sponsoring from YellowKorner, the slave driver of the photo world. Its name was booed by half the theatre.