Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, 1981. Black River Productions, Ltd. / Galerie Thomas Zander / Mitch Epstein If you ask this editor what’s better than summer in Europe, the only acceptable answer is summer in France, specifically. Throw in a legendary photography festival and that might just be la crème de la crème. This summer, Les Rencontres… Continue reading Festival preview: 10 shows & workshops to check out at Les Rencontres d’Arles this summer
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Antigone Kourakou’s surreal exploration of nature & humanity, plus five other photo books for summer 2022
From Antigone Kourakou’s “Transfiguration”. © Antigone Kourakou In this month’s photo books selection, we take a look at an expansive annotated selection of Alec Soth’s work; a collection of images by famous photographers all shot on “the other film” (Polaroid); flowers in contemporary photography; Antigone Kourakou’s surrealist B&W images of women and nature; Curran Hatleberg’s… Continue reading Antigone Kourakou’s surreal exploration of nature & humanity, plus five other photo books for summer 2022
Best headphones for video editing in 2022
Abby Ferguson Best overall Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Check Price Most comfortable Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO Check Price Best wireless Sony WH-1000XM4 Check Price There will always be a place for high-end headphones for video editing in a videographer’s workflow. But now more than ever, video editing is done on the go. Because of this, we need… Continue reading Best headphones for video editing in 2022
Finally, the Sony a6400 returns to production
Sony Between COVID-19 and all the supply chain issues that ensued, it’s been a pretty rough couple of years for consumer electronics makers. Thankfully, the world is now gradually returning to something approaching normalcy and that long-disrupted supply chain is finally, maybe, starting to bounce back. Some proof can be seen in Sony’s camera lineup,… Continue reading Finally, the Sony a6400 returns to production
500px and Neil Dankoff Photography Competition: Winners Announced!
The results are in… Round two of the 500px and Neil Dankoff Photography Competition has come to an end. The judges were blown away with the submissions and after much deliberation, we couldn’t be more excited to announce the winners, runner-ups, and honorable mentions from the competition. A recap of the drool-worthy prizes Runners-up and… Continue reading 500px and Neil Dankoff Photography Competition: Winners Announced!
Orwo launches a new ISO 500 color film, an ode to ‘80s Hollywood
Orwo’s first color film in decades is inspired by a classic Agfa cinematic film. adamscottphoto Last month, German film manufacturer Orwo launched its first new B&W film in 50 years. Now, it’s following up with a color film—the first in the brand’s present-day lineup. Orwo Wolfen NC500 is a limited-edition release available for preorder now… Continue reading Orwo launches a new ISO 500 color film, an ode to ‘80s Hollywood
Why our eyes look for patterns in architecture
From Andy Yeung’s gravity-defying pictures of urban density in Hong Kong to Dany Eid’s atmospheric nighttime shots of Dubai, we’re living in a golden age for architecture photography. From Germany to Spain and beyond, the architecture student Julia Isaak captures minimalist shots, transforming building façades into eye candy, while Eric Dufour plays with colors and… Continue reading Why our eyes look for patterns in architecture
At $12.4 million, Man Ray’s ‘Le Violon d’Ingres’ is now the most expensive image ever sold at auction
Man Ray’s photograph, “Le Violon d’Ingres,” sold for the record-breaking price of $12.4 million. Courtesy of Christie’s In confirmation of a growing interest in Surrealism, Man Ray’s photograph, “Le Violon d’Ingres,” brought in a whopping $12.4 million over the weekend at Christie’s New York showroom, more than $5 million over the projected valuation. The piece… Continue reading At $12.4 million, Man Ray’s ‘Le Violon d’Ingres’ is now the most expensive image ever sold at auction
How to ensure you’re practicing ethical wildlife photography
At the height of the pandemic, the wildlife photographers Lea Milde and Anskar Lenzen knew they had to find a way to give back to animals and the people advocating on their behalf. In response to the crisis, they put together their first-ever public calendar, with 100% of the proceeds going to Merazonia, a wildlife… Continue reading How to ensure you’re practicing ethical wildlife photography
B&W challenge: Channel the early greats, show us your best monochrome photos
Marissa Wu B&W photography is having a moment—with historic German film manufacturer Orwo releasing a new monochrome film stock (the brand’s first in 50 years), and Wes Anderson filming parts of “The French Dispatch” on B&W motion picture stock, there is definitely a nostalgic appeal that beckons artists—film and digital shooters alike—to eschew color in… Continue reading B&W challenge: Channel the early greats, show us your best monochrome photos