It’s been said that in 2017, everyone is a photographer, and from the unrelenting firehose of pictures that fill every inch of digital real estate and social media these days, I can see why folks would think that.
Of course just taking a picture doesn’t make you a photographer any more than microwaving a bag […]. petapixel.com
In an attempt to make the best of a difficult year, the Australian Institute Of Professional Photography (AIPP) put on a unique photo contest. Called the “Silver Lining Awards,” the competition didn’t just highlight some of the best photography in Australia, it gave contestants a chance to improve their work before submitting final images. The […] petapixel.com »
2020-08-13 05:20
It's that time of the year again when Sony announces the shortlist of the best photos competing in the biggest photography contest in the world. As always, these include best shots not only by professionals but by amateur photographers as well. boredpanda.com »
2017-03-14 16:26
It's an incredibly exciting time to be working in the film photography world right now: analog is post-digital! In fact, a lot has been going on now and to celebrate that, we're rounding up some of the best new things that are happening! thephoblographer.com »
2017-03-13 07:04
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_6758783119","galleryId":"6758783119","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"standalone":false,"selectedImageIndex":0,"startInCommentsView":false,"isMobile":false}) }); When a nagging desire to unleash his creative juices wouldn't leave him alone, Edin Chavez left a successful self-made painting business to pursue photography. dpreview.com »
2017-02-26 14:00
Happy holidays! This post is going to be a look back on my photography journey so far this year, as we’ll be reviewing your best of 2016 photos for the live show this week. So, this might not be much of a dramatic transformation as I only started this series 4 months ago, but I […] northrup.photo »
2016-12-27 18:58
As a photography lover I always look for new sparks in order to improve my technique: here in Northern Italy, it's enough to watch out of my window to see the beauty of the Alps. From winter to summer, this incredible mountain landscape, it's one of the best place where to practice photography and test new frames (in my personal opinion). boredpanda.com »
2016-12-27 13:28
If you click any link today on the search for Cyber Monday Deals, this is only one that should truly matter. thephoblographer.com »
2016-11-28 08:00
Questions on the subject of lens choice are as limitless as lens choice itself. Show me 10 photographers and I’ll show you at least 11 divergent opinions on which lens is right for a particular type of photograph. petapixel.com »
2016-10-31 21:40
The Society of International Nature and Wildlife Photographers have announced the winners of the ‘Best of Nature’ Photography Competition. Read more and comment » photographyblog.com »
2016-10-04 15:36
At a recent electronic music performance, the English duo Rob Brown and Sean Booth, who perform as Autechre, plunged Sydney’s City Recital Hall into darkness. [Read More]
Over the last month, communities around the world have felt passionate responses to the developing conflict in Israel, Gaza, and surrounding areas. As simple or complex as one might find the hostilities in the abstract the ripples of geopolitics affect us all, sometimes very obviously, and sometimes subtly. [Read More]
AI is all the buzz and it seems to be attaching itself to everything, everywhere, all at once. The canary in the AI coal mine? Images and writing. [Read More]
The context and process behind a photograph can be interesting on a technical level when it comes to the gear, film, lighting setup, and any artistic emotion or guidance that may have gone into it from a photographer with an interesting backstory to them. [Read More]
It’s difficult to see how anyone other than the photographer is responsible for a photograph they may take, although I’m sure there are some specific exceptions – but usually, if a photographer is not responsible for their photograph, then who should be? [Read More]
If you are not responsible for the meaning behind your photographs then who is?
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I recently wrote about the importance of discourse on the ethics around photography, where I offered my perspective on why rules and doctrines around decision making can diminish your ability to stand behind your work, justify your decisions, and really take responsibility and ownership over your vision. [Read More]