ICP Infinity Awards 2015 : Larry Fink
It is easy to be dismayed. The path has grown more complex, however if you are obsessed, you live with a blessing.
It is easy to be dismayed. The path has grown more complex, however if you are obsessed, you live with a blessing.
From his window perch, Andre Kertesz captured candid moments where his subjects were unaware the master photographer was watching them.
via Lens Blog: http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/05/04/andr-kertsz-watching-from-above/?module=BlogPost-Title&version=Blog
A couple of months ago, we shared an interview with the photographer known as Weegee that was released in the 1958 vinyl record titled “Famous
via PetaPixel: http://petapixel.com/2015/05/03/an-interview-with-henri-cartier-bresson-from-1958/
From Leica Store San Francisco – the Vladimir Panasenko’s exhibition “C’est La Vie in B&W” is now open till July 2nd, 2015 (pictured above are his modified Leica M2 cameras, click for larger view): C’est La Vie in B&W Vladimir Panasenko April 21, 2015 – T
via Leica Rumors: http://leicarumors.com/2015/05/03/vladimir-panasenkos-exhibition-cest-la-vie-in-bw-at-the-leica-store-san-francisco.aspx/
A Japanese photographer set out to challenge his own stereotypes and find the “real” America
via LensCulture: https://www.lensculture.com/articles/tetsuya-kusu-american-archives
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, the age of robotic graffiti was born.
via WIRED: http://www.wired.com/2015/04/age-drone-vandalism-begins-epic-nyc-tag/
Baltimore-based photojournalist J.M. Giordano loves his city, and when the recent protests over the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray escalated into full-blown riots, he rushed straight into the front lines. As peaceful protestors stood alongside those th
via Feature Shoot: http://www.featureshoot.com/2015/05/baltimore-based-photojournalist-j-m-giordano-on-what-its-like-to-cover-the-riots-and-get-beaten-by-the-cops/
A documentary showcases 4 Afghan photographers working in the war-torn country
via Time: http://time.com/3842299/meet-the-afghan-photographers-telling-their-countrys-stories/
Ragnar Axelsson, also known as RAX, is an Icelandic photographer who was born in 1958. He has been a photographer for Morgunbladid, Iceland’s biggest newspaper, since 1976. Axelsson has also shot numerous freelance projects for magazines and had exhibitions all over the world. Most recently, he took the new Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) for 80 hours all over Iceland. Below he shares what he captured and his thoughts on the camera.
With decades of experience in the industry under her belt, Chief Photography Editor Molly Roberts speaks about the importance of strong visual foundations and photography’s ability to stop you in your tracks
via LensCulture: https://www.lensculture.com/articles/smithsonian-magazine-moving-pictures-insight-from-a-photo-editor
The Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) camera is now officially announced: Overview Available on May 7th, 2015 Leica MP body with 2GB buffer, sapphire glass 3″ LCD screen Only available in black, no silver version for now Body made of high-strength magnesium all
via Leica Rumors: http://leicarumors.com/2015/04/30/leica-m-monochrom-typ-246-camera-officially-announced.aspx/
Marcus Bleasdale, winner of the Robert Capa Gold Medal from the Overseas Press Club, has worked with nongovernmental organizations that have used his images to get the attention of policy-makers and power brokers.
via Lens Blog: http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/30/marcus-bleasdale-when-photography-campaigns-for-change/?module=BlogPost-Title&version=Blog
Photographer Lisa Krantz documents the cycle of obesity with empathy
via Medium: https://medium.com/vantage/a-prisoner-in-his-own-home-93c155afba0e
The Overseas Press Club Awards recognizes the best international journalism
via Time: http://time.com/3840754/jerome-sessini-wins-olivier-rebbot-award/
NPR’s Radiolab recorded this 30-minute podcast episode titled “Sight Unseen” that explores current issues in conflict photography. We hear war
via PetaPixel: http://petapixel.com/2015/04/29/nprs-radiolab-explores-the-subject-of-graphic-war-photographs/
Why the Magnum photographer believes we are all visual storytellers
What was particular to the photo coverage of protest violence this week was the portraiture. I don’t recall citizens so willing to share their venom with news photographers in an actual pose.
via Reading The Pictures: http://www.bagnewsnotes.com/2015/04/the-looting-selfie-portraits-of-media-bias-in-baltimore/
An enlightening, wide-ranging interview with NGM editor Kathy Moran—touching upon humanity’s visual storytelling DNA, the transformative power of images and the fundamental universality of photography
via LensCulture: https://www.lensculture.com/articles/national-geographic-the-world-through-pictures-30-years-at-national-geographic
In wake of the events taking place in Baltimore, MD NPPA General Counsel, Mickey Osterreicher, has put together a document with advice on how to cover high conflict news stories.Issues covered:
via NPPA: https://nppa.org/news/practical-advice-about-covering-high-conflict-news-stories