“I like to make people a little uncomfortable. It encourages them to examine who they are and why they think the way they do.” —Sally Mann (1951) Sally Mann is one of America’s most renowned photographers. She is best known for her black and white portraits of her family and documentation of the landscape of… Continue reading Quote of the Week by Sally Mann
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K Madhavan Pillai: Exploring Fallen Leaves
After the first few shots in this series, which were silhouettes, I started composing my frames with a single green leaf in it. To my eye, the images immediately became more meaningful. Photograph/K Madhavan Pillai The almost spiritual nature of the structural breakdown displayed by fallen leaves on a wet, transluscent roof left K Madhavan… Continue reading K Madhavan Pillai: Exploring Fallen Leaves
Mirrorless Cameras vs DSLRs
What would be the advantages and disadvantages of mirrorless cameras over DSLRs? Answer by: Shome Basu, Photojournalist and Writer When the initial mirrorless cameras came to India, one of the gadget editors of an economic daily presented it to me, so that I could share my views. At the time, I was using DSLRs for… Continue reading Mirrorless Cameras vs DSLRs
Tip of the Week: Concentric Frames
Multiple mirrors can give you endless frames within frames as they continuously reflect the images seen in each mirror. Found in trial rooms or barber shops, these mirrors can give you innumerable opportunities for photographic exploration. Repeating frames can also be found in corridors seen through arches and rows of hallways. Even the repeating iron… Continue reading Tip of the Week: Concentric Frames
The Lighter Side of Life
Supriya Joshi encourages you to look at the world through rose-tinted glasses, and embrace life’s funny moments by employing humour in your images. As you shoot, crack a joke or tell a funny story to make your subject laugh. Laughter elicits laughter, which your viewers will enjoy when they see your images. Photograph/Vivek Nigam Back… Continue reading The Lighter Side of Life
Kodak’s Secret
In 1974, Kodak had a refrigerator-sized nuclear research reactor containing uranium, installed in the basement of its New York office. According to the company, it was used to check chemicals for impurities.