The aspiration of every photographer shouldn't be getting their work to be huge for a few seconds on social media. But instead, they should aspire to have their images in galleries, in museums, used for ads, etc.
"I think print is more important now than ever," says photographer Lenny Gerard (he/him) to the Phoblographer in an interview. "A printed photograph encapsulates the essence of a work, bearing immense significance and enduring permanence.
I know that fashion photographers often have to hold back on their own creativity to please clients. And we rarely get to see them realize their fullest strengths and potential -- therefore embracing their truest selves with a sense of unconditional safety.
Years ago, I interviewed photographer Lois Greenfield for our Inside the Photographer's Mind podcast. She gifted me her book, Moving Still. But it's only recently that I got the chance to truly look through it.
I'm obsessed with the idea of printed photo books. If someone were to look at my while I peer at them, they'd notice the fascination in my face -- synonamous to the way a dog looks at a bone. And it's only now that I've had some time to look at Mark Seliger Photographs, a book by the famous photographer compiling a ton of images that he's done throughout his career.
I think that one of the biggest things that boosts my love of photography consistently is looking at prints. I'm not talking about scrolling away on Instagram -- but instead moving away from the device that's supposed to do everything for us.
Arguably, the closest thing we have to modern romance these days in digital photography is the black and white photograph. Black and white takes us back to a classic time that hits deep in our emotions in a way that some folks just don't understand.
If you thought about where to get your prints done cheaply, then you're probably considering places like Costco, Walgreens, or other pharmacy-style places. They take a while, and the quality that you're getting is of a specific quality.
Printing your photography is a great way to display it, give it as a gift, and experiment with different ways to present your work. One aspect of printing that will inevitably come up is the type of paper that you want to print on -- should you choose glossy or matte? [Read More]
Analogue Wonderland has created what it calls an eco-friendly system that lets photographers select only the shots they want printed from a full roll of film. [Read More]
Up until 2 years ago, I only used Leica full-frame equipment (M-system and SL2). Two years ago, in addition to the full-frame Leica equipment, I also started shooting with Digital Medium Format, first with the Hasselblad X1D2 and recently also with the Fuji GFX 100s.
I'm surprised by the number of people I meet who love to shoot but hate to process. For me, seeing what I captured and what kind of art I can make of the image is half the fun! Printing, of course, is part of that equation. [Read More]
Some folks believe that a new year is a great time to start something brand new. You know, some sort of commitment to yourself. The truth is though that unless you stay committed to your goals, you're not going to get them done.
Kodak Moments has announced an improved version of its same-day service with an addition of a larger range of instant products for customers to choose from. Kodak Moments is part of Kodak Alaris, which was formed as a spin-off from Eastman Kodak in 2013.
Hanging your photography isn’t as straightforward as you’d think. I’m confident most of you have never hung your prints on a wall, let alone printed your photos! It can be a real joy to see your images in-person instead of on a screen.
Attention, print collectors! If you've been waiting for the next opportunity to add some prized items to your collection, that chance has finally come. Design platform Autotype is set to host an exclusive online auction featuring original works by renowned fashion and celebrity photographer Dewey Nicks.
After learning about Flickr’s new printing service last week, I decided to check the cost of prints. I want to build a physical portfolio, and have been unhappy with the quality of prints from local shops—I expect to get what I paid for (not a ton) and even then have been disappointed. So I ordered […]
Remember those old photo printing kiosks you used to find in convenience stores and pharmacies? Kodak is trying to bring these back into vogue by releasing the M1 Order Station: a printing kiosk that seeks to “capitalize on consumers’ interest for photo products by offering high-quality prints from their smartphones.” Walk into a Walgreens or […]
Looking for a new photography masterpiece to adorn your home or work space? Now's your chance to get some museum-quality prints from the world's most renowned photographers. Magnum and Aperture are once again having a Square Print Sale, featuring works from photography greats such as Robert Capa, Bruce Davidson, Alec Soth, Joel Meyerowitz, and Martin Parr.
A fine art photograph to decorate your home could be your next IKEA puchase. In a bid to make art and photography available to everyone, IKEA has partnered with Hasselblad and several professional photographers to launch a selection of photos to go on sale on all IKEA markets.
Art Rangers is a new non-profit art project that aims to support US National Parks with fine art photography. Purchase beautiful artworks showing the national parks, and 100% of proceeds will go straight towards preserving them.
The Fujifilm Instax SQUARE SQ10 is quite an interesting if not at times frustrating camera that packs a whole lot of fun into an oddly shaped camera body that you'll either not totally understand or fall head over heels for.
Legendary landscape photographer Clyde Butcher is well known for his absolutely beautiful landscapes. So to understand how his creative mind works, he featured a video on how he goes about using his large format camera and developing in the darkroom.
The idea behind the Fotr app isn't really a new one; but it is one of the latest options out there that takes the conveniences of digital photography and tries to apply film-analog ideas to it.
Fujifilm has launched a service through its Printlife branding called Capture Canada, which offers consumers there the opportunity to digitize prints, film, slides, and videotapes by mailing them in. [Read More]
Epson has introduced the newest addition to its Legacy Papers portfolio: the Legacy Baryta II.
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Producing a decent print is not as easy as you might think. You might get lucky and get a great result the first time. But, more likely, when you start printing your work, you’ll find it might not look as good as you’d hoped.
If you’re new to photo printing, different print sizes may be a bit confusing to you. One that you’ll regularly come across and should know about, however, is 4x6 – which is the most commonly used throughout the industry. [Read More]
A fascinating collection of iconic photos printed for newspapers complete with original editors' notes has gone on exhibit in New York. [Read More]
Canon is expanding its large-format imagePROGRAF printer line with the addition of three new 11-color plus chroma optimizer inkjet models: the imagePROGRAF 60-inch PRO-6600, 44-inch PRO-4600, and 24-inch PRO-2600. [Read More]
Photographers rarely need to carry a portfolio book of their work to show potential clients these days, but even with constant access to photos online, there will still be moments when every working photographer will need — or want — a printer.
Just outside of the Twin Cities in Minnesota, in my childhood home’s partial basement, there were only two rooms without windows: the darkroom and the crawlspace, which younger me had deemed the “icky space.
Flickr today announced that it’s bringing photo printing to all of its users, making it easy for anyone to order professional-grade prints directly from within Flickr on your phone or computer.
I received a letter from Costco that the location I frequent for my 8 pounds of ground beef and jumbo bottle of vodka is closing their photo department. Why? Because in spite of more pictures being taken now than in any time in the history of photography, people are simply not printing their snapshots and, […]
Fotr is as close to film photography as you’re likely to get out of your iPhone. The new iOS app acts just like a film camera: you have to buy “digital” film, and every single photo you take with that “roll” is printed… even the crappy ones.