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“Photography is like any sport,” says Hasselblad heroine Gigi Chung
Gigi Ching, winner of the 2022 Hasselblad Heroines, is a photographer, artist and creative strategist based in California, USA. Specializing in urban abstractions and choreographed urban spaces, her work is minimalist yet bold and vibrant. During her career, she has exhibited all over the world, including in galleries and museums in Athens, Glasgow, New York …

Garden Hose Sneak Attack! Discover the latest winners of the World Photography Awards
The latest set of winners have just been announced for the Sony World Photography Awards 2022. Photographers from around the world are invited to participate and this year’s winners included photographers from France, Vietnam, Italy, Estonia and Bangladesh, among others. In each of the ten categories – Architecture, Creativity, Landscape, Lifestyle, Movement, Natural World & …

8 Instagram accounts to follow if you like cinema
This week we’re celebrating all things analog, so we’ve curated a special #PopFollows list featuring some of our favorite film photography-themed Instagram accounts. Below is a mix of analog-only shooters, print labs, and a few of our favorite gear stores. Follow these accounts for inspiration, not to mention rare/cool camera pics. Jean André Antoine, @Jaaphotos …

Addison hosts an exhibition dedicated to O’Keeffe’s photography | Lifestyles
ANDOVER — A trio of Georgia O’Keeffe-related exhibits will take center stage at the Addison Gallery of American Art later this month, shining a light on a relatively unknown side of the celebrated American painter. Praised for his groundbreaking paintings of flowers, the American Southwest, and buildings, O’Keeffe was one of the leading figures in …

A deeper understanding of low and high photography is essential for creative photography
They can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. However, there is more to creating low-key and high-key photographs than just underexposure and overexposure. Finding out how they work can dramatically improve our photography. This is also the reason why cameras should have a specific feature. As I mentioned in my previous article, our minds are …

January 2022 – 10 Instagram accounts to follow
We’re back with our second episode of PopFollows. This time around, we’ve once again cast a wide net to include a healthy mix of image makers, photography organizations and photo educators. These Instagram accounts not only post great work, but also provide powerful, informative, and educational captions to go along with them. Do you know …

Quirky “selfies” at the Artworks Center for Contemporary Art blend performance and photography – Boulder Daily Camera
The mirror-reflection selfie – captured with a smartphone – has certainly become a trend among Gen Z. “The kind that pushes the chin” from “99 Variations” by Youngho Kang. (Youngho Kang/courtesy photo) While scrolling through Instagram, it’s not uncommon to see head-to-toe photos taken in a bedroom or even in a public restroom. Most often, …

Quirky “selfies” at Artworks Loveland merge performance and photography – Greeley Tribune
The mirror-reflection selfie – captured with a smartphone – has certainly become a trend among Gen Z. “The kind that pushes the chin” from “99 Variations” by Youngho Kang. (Youngho Kang/courtesy photo) While scrolling through Instagram, it’s not uncommon to see head-to-toe photos taken in a bedroom or even in a public restroom. Most often, …

VSCO Introduces New Infrared Photography Presets for Mobile Users
VSCO introduced a new set of infrared photography presets on Tuesday. The IR4 to IR7 range is designed to help mobile photographers in their projects of creating inspiring works. VSCO Infrared Photography Presets VSCO, or Visual Supply Company, first announced a set of infrared presets in 2021. These are meant to mimic traditional infrared photography. …

The photograph “Meditations on Winter” on display at the Baltimore Woods Nature Center – Eagle News Online
MARCELLUS – The tranquil beauty and underlying emotion of winter is exemplified in an exhibition of photographer Chris Murray’s work now on display at the Baltimore Woods Nature Center. “Winter Meditations” can be viewed until February 24 at the John A. Weeks Interpretive Center at 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. The public is invited to …

The world’s biggest names in photography interact with audiences at Xposure 2022 – PHOTOS
The sixth edition of the Xposure International Photography Festival, a premier global event dedicated to celebrating the art of photography, will welcome 57 of the world’s foremost photographers who will present their unique works that demonstrate the breadth of creation from contemporary images and storytelling and reflect their exceptional experiences and adventures. Organized by the …

“Transforming lives for 30 years”: a photo exhibition tells the stories of LitNet
A photo exhibition of LitNet learners and tutors, “Transforming Lives for 30 Years,” is on display at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in Pittsfield from January 4 to February 1, 2022. Photo courtesy of Lichtenstein Some people learn for life. For those who sign up to work with a tutor at South Berkshire Literacy …

12 Instagram accounts to follow right now
We like to showcase the work of others on Popphoto. We also love to look at photographs in nature, whether on social platforms or in real life. For inspiration in person, you can always check out our monthly list of awesome photo exhibitions. But for virtual inspiration, we wanted to share a list of photography-focused …

5 photography ideas you must try in 2022
If you are into photography, there is no doubt that you want to know the best ways to improve your photography. There are countless blogs and articles on this subject alone; what I’m going to do is drop five ideas that might help you get better at photography. Trying something new also means finding your …

The most extreme sports and action photography of 2021
The Red Bull Illume Image Quest 2021 International Photo Contest, now in its sixth year and featuring “The world’s greatest adventure and action sports imagery” – announced the winners for 2021. The big winner is American photographer Will Saunders for his photo titled “Dirtbag Superhero”. The winning image was taken in Indian Creek, Utah and …

New York Photography Awards announce 2021 winners
Announcing the winners of the New York Photography Awards New York Photographer of the Year: Raffaele Canepa, Italy (Professional) New York photographer of the year: Bernd Schirmer, Germany (Amateur) The New York Photography Awards announced to the public the list of 2021 laureates, honoring, recognizing and promoting outstanding photographers around the world. We are truly …

photography studio receives small business of the month award for December | Press Releases
McGilvrey Fine Portraits was chosen as the recipient of the RiverBend Growth Association Small Business of the Month award for December 2021. Photographer George McGilvrey notes that one of his studio’s unique offerings is the prints and albums they provide to clients. “We’re proud to offer prints and albums, so people can enjoy them for …

Ultimate Guide to Self-Photography Studios in Singapore: Packages, Location & Prices, Lifestyle News
By now, you should have seen black-and-white photoshoot photos floating around on your social media. A new generation of self-photography studios is in vogue right now. The trend first started in Korea before heading to Singapore. PHOTO: Facebook / Fotomat The Ultimate Self-Photography Studio Package Price Comparison in Singapore Self-photography studio Self-photography packages What do …

Benefits of Wide Exposure in Black and White Film Photography: Or, let the light be on.
I am a photography enthusiast with an interest in imagery sustained for decades. I find that there is no end to learning the artistic and technical aspects of photography. I have learned that knowing what to do is not enough: in film photography, good execution is essential. In this brief article, I’ll review the ability …

Wildlife photography auction benefits Watershed Coalition – Estes Park Trail-Gazette
There will be a silent auction of animal photographs by Tom Gootz at the Art Center gallery on Friday, December 3 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tom, recently deceased, had a doctorate. accomplished microbiologist, naturalist and photographer. Tom was an advocate for the protection of wildlife and its habitat in the Estes Valley, and …

Kharkiv School of Photography: New visual language
by Igor Manko In the 1970s, a collaboration of eight rebellious artists (the Vremya Group) brought to life a distinctive and recognizable visual language of fine art photography, with a straightforward and uncompromising treatment of controversial Soviet subjects. Boris Mikhailov, now an internationally recognized photographer, was their informal leader and the driving force behind the …

Colorado Springs exhibit to feature Larry Hulst concert photographs | Culture & Leisure
Music lovers today would be shocked to hear concert photographer Larry Hulst’s memories of attending shows in the 1960s and 1970s. Like how people would hear by word of mouth that a band was coming to town rather than being inundated with concert announcements. Hulst lived in Sacramento, Calif. In the late ’60s and went …

Children’s funerals that rocked Belfast – Alain Le Garsmeur’s best photograph | Photography
I had been to Belfast several times. I was a freelance photographer and all of my work came from the Sunday Times calling me and saying, “Are you interested in going to such and such a place?” They would send me abroad for a few weeks with a pocket full of expenses and complete freedom. …

Students share their passion for film photography – BHS Register
Landscape photo: Sami crafts Sami Crafts 23 ‘stands in the Metropolitan Museum of Art and admires the surrounding Greek and Roman statues. She takes her Minolta camera out of her bag, loaded with an unexposed roll of film. Using the viewfinder, she takes black-and-white photos of the timeless stone sculptures. Crafts is one of a …

6 surprising benefits of street photography
Street photography is loved by thousands of people around the world. What many of these enthusiasts may not realize is that there are several long-term benefits to practicing street photography. In this article, we discuss six surprising benefits of street photography and also mention some equipment that can further enhance these benefits. What is street …

Clyde Butcher’s landscape photograph on display in Clearwater
CLEARWATER, FL – Described as Ansel Adams of the Everglades, world-renowned Florida photographer Clyde Butcher will be hosting an exhibition of his landscape photography titled “The Everglades of America”, at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave. The natural beauty, daring, and technical achievement of his work have earned Butcher recognition as the greatest …

4 tips to highlight your inner beauty – Flux Magazine
Al Woods words From artistic black and white portraits to dreamlike shots with blurry backgrounds, there are so many possibilities when it comes to portrait photography. The way the photographer uses the camera, his perception of the subject and his creativity in editing combine to create the final image. Since the invention of the first …

Ruth Maddison’s Important Social Documentary Photograph on Display in Melbourne | Magnet
Considered one of Australia’s foremost feminist photographers, Eden resident Ruth Maddison has a long history of portraiture and social documentary, which began in Melbourne in 1976. Relationships, professional life, and communities are explored in his extensive body of work, which is represented in major public collections and includes extensive documentation of portraits of the Eden …

Why film in black and white for documentary photography?
I’ve written before about using film in general to achieve specific goals in the street and documentary photography genres, which is my favorite goal. However, I didn’t go into much detail on why black and white film is particularly appealing to me right now for narration images. The association of black and white photography for …

Why do documentary photography on film?
Shooting a long-term project, whether personal or professional, is a wonderful way to explore areas of photography that you might not have considered before. I know photographers who have experimented with different types of filters, post-processing techniques, actual shooting methods (long exposure, panning, unknown/conventional focal lengths), etc., as their projects evolve. The time that can …

Documentary photography giant Robert Frank dies | Cultural | Reports on the arts, music and lifestyle of Germany | DW
Famous photographer Robert Frank has died at the age of 94 in Nova Scotia, Canada. His raw and expressive style has been widely revealed through his groundbreaking photographic book, Americans. The work, first published in France in 1958 and a year later in the United States, depicts different classes of American society. The photos featured …

Documentary photography captures England’s social struggle in the 1980s
Tish Murtha © Ella Murtha, All rights reserved Black and white documentary photography from Tish Murtha’s Archives captures the social landscape of northern England in the 1980s. From community spirit to youth employment pits, Murtha’s very personal and moving photos are now in the care of her daughter Ella since Murtha passed away in 2013. …

Eight tips to improve your urban lifestyle
Urban lifestyle photography has seen a surge in popularity over the past 10 years, especially with the rise of Instagram. Here, COOPH gives eight tips for improving your urban lifestyle photos. One of my favorite genres to browse on Instagram is street photography, especially urban style portraits. I have always felt at home in the …

How to improve your documentary photography
Although I now work in the commercial world, my passion started with documentary photography. I was, and still am, obsessed with Annie Leibowitz’s work with the Rolling Stones and loved William Egglestone’s color observations of the mundane world he found himself in. When I find a free day, there’s nothing I love more than taking …

Walker Evans exhibition goes beyond documentary photography
Breadcrumb Links Local arts This is a group of prints showing four common tools. Enlarged several times their actual size, they have become something much more monumental. Author of the article: Kevin Griffin Release date : October 30, 2016 • November 1, 2016 • 4 minutes to read • Join the conversation Roadside Sign near …

A look at composition in documentary photography
In my mind, there are three important elements of a photograph. Lighting, composition and moment. Every image that I like has these elements, in varying amounts. A beautiful image can have strength in all three areas, or it can be, for example, a moment so moving that it dominates a bad composition or a bad …