Getty Images This post has been updated. It originally published on June 15, 2012 As the ones responsible for capturing a wedding day in images, we photographers are under a ton of pressure. To help you next time you’re asked (or even hired) to assume the role, we tapped ten top wedding pros for their… Continue reading Tips from a pro: An introduction to wedding photography
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Alec Soth on the serendipity of getting sidetracked
Ames, Iowa. Alec Soth Alec Soth has just released a new book, A Pound of Pictures, which is a collection of photos made between 2018 and 2021 as he traveled across the US. The project was initially supposed to follow Abraham Lincoln’s funeral train. But the original plan derailed and it became something more personal.… Continue reading Alec Soth on the serendipity of getting sidetracked
Landscape photographer Michael Kenna on viewing old work with fresh eyes, and the joys of the analog process
Draped Boats, North Whitby, Yorkshire, England. 1986. © Michael Kenna Photography In March 2020, when COVID-19 led to worldwide lockdowns, Michael Kenna had a full calendar of trips and exhibits planned for the months to come. Instead, he found himself stuck at home with nowhere to go. Rather than taking new photos, he went back… Continue reading Landscape photographer Michael Kenna on viewing old work with fresh eyes, and the joys of the analog process
Before color photography, there was the Lippmann process
Nick Brandreth Nick Brandreth fell in love with alternative processes during an apprenticeship at the George Eastman Museum in Rochester, New York over a decade ago. When the apprenticeship ended, he was hired by the museum and has been leading workshops and researching historic photographic processes ever since. He can teach you how to make… Continue reading Before color photography, there was the Lippmann process
Gregory J. Peterson on capturing an empty New York City one bike ride at a time
One Liberty Plaza and Isamu Noguchi Sculpture. May 14, 2020, 4:43 pm. Gregory J. Peterson Nearly two years ago, New York City, like much of the rest of the world, went “on pause” as COVID-19 cases soared and hospitals became overwhelmed by the influx of the sick. Broadway went dark, museums shuttered their doors, restaurants,… Continue reading Gregory J. Peterson on capturing an empty New York City one bike ride at a time
Martin Parr on collecting photobooks, shooting tennis, and the challenges of modern street photography
Tennis, from the Martin Parr’s recent photobook “Match Point.” Roland Garros, Paris, France, 2016. © Martin Parr / Magnum Photos Martin Parr’s photography is instantly recognizable. He zeroes in on the foibles of everyday life, focusing on people in their natural surroundings, highlighting the quirkiness of their lives. A Magnum photographer since 1994, Parr has… Continue reading Martin Parr on collecting photobooks, shooting tennis, and the challenges of modern street photography
Motorsports photographer Jamey Price on how to shoot a 24-hour endurance race
A 24-hour long race ends up being closer to a 40-hour workday for the photographers covering it, like Jamey. Jamey Price Jamey Price is a professional motorsports photographer with well over a decade of experience capturing things that go “zoom.” He’s photographed some of the biggest automotive racing events in the world, with work published… Continue reading Motorsports photographer Jamey Price on how to shoot a 24-hour endurance race
Veteran photo editor Jim Colton on how all those Olympic photos get processed
Journalists working in the press room at the 2022 Olympic Games. Maja Hitij/Getty Images Capturing photos at the Olympic Games is truly an Olympian-level effort, from packing the right gear to scouting positions and getting indelible shots in all kinds of weather conditions. It doesn’t stop at the camera, though. With a worldwide audience watching,… Continue reading Veteran photo editor Jim Colton on how all those Olympic photos get processed
How to take Instagram-worthy photos of your home
Vivian Johnson Taking photos of your home that you’re proud of enough to share on Instagram can be a daunting task. Making an indoor scene look dreamily drool-worthy takes a special balance of focal length, composition, and exposure. Oakland, California-based photographer Vivian Johnson has some tips gleaned from her years of experience working with professional… Continue reading How to take Instagram-worthy photos of your home
Tom Pennington on the complexities of shooting alpine skiing at the 2022 Olympics
Matteo Marsaglia of Team Italy skis during the Men’s Downhill 2nd training session ahead of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at National Alpine Ski Centre on February 04, 2022 in Yanqing, China. Tom Pennington/Getty Images Getty photographer Tom Pennington has been documenting alpine ski racing for over a decade and is currently in Beijing,… Continue reading Tom Pennington on the complexities of shooting alpine skiing at the 2022 Olympics