On Halloween, October 31st, 1985, photographer Jeannette Montgomery Barron toted her trusty Hasselblad and tripod and arrived for a portrait session in downtown New York.
Her subject was famous photographer and artist Cindy Sherman.
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Are you both a fan of Cindy Sherman's work and planning a visit to the National Portrait Gallery in London? You might want to mark your calendars for her first UK retrospective exhibit. It won't be until mid-2019, but that gives you loads of time to prepare and get a refresher on her work. thephoblographer.com »
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Large format may be a niche genre, but it still is one of the beloved forms of photography for many. Over the years, many large-format photographers have used self-made or DIY devices. However, those who did not want to create their own large format device had a few options, such as Ondu Eikan, a Kickstarter campaign 4x5 camera, or the Intrepid Camera.
One of the most controversial and intriguing figures in the history of cinema is Marilyn Monroe. Despite her talent and beauty, she was often hounded by the media regarding her personal life, and many have reduced her to simply a sex symbol.
As 2025 is upon us, so is the introduction of newer devices that can help wedding, portrait, or street photographers. Godox, one of the most sought-after lighting companies, has launched three new on-camera flash designs, which will make the work of photographers far easier.
The 'Outback' in Australia is a vast land inhabited by only 5% of the country's 24 million individuals. While seemingly wild and beautiful, the Aboriginal land holds millions of stories, passed from the elders to the next generation, which is now gradually fading away.
"As long as I can remember, I’ve always loved to observe the world around me," says photographer Anna Neubauer to the Phoblographer in an interview. "I would often spend hours sitting in one spot, watching the light change and the colors shift.
I like to tell myself a little white lie: we’re returning to the old ways in photography because we’re realizing that they’re best. The truth, of course, is a deeper conversation around a lack of originality and self-rediscovery.
Last year, IKEA brought on Annie Leibovitz as an "artist in residence" and gave her the task to better visually represent how media presents the reality of life at home.