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
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Best outdoor projectors of 2022
Amazon Best overall Epson Home Cinema 3200 Check Price A solid all-around option for most people. Best portable Anker Nebula Solar Portable Check Price Take it with you for shows on the go. Best water-resistant BenQ GS50 Check Price It’s not scared of a little humidity. You might not be able to recreate the nostalgia… Continue reading Best outdoor projectors of 2022
The new Black vanguard of portrait photography, plus four other photo shows worth seeing
Sarah, Lagos, Nigeria, 2015. Namsa Leuba (Swiss, b. 1982). Image courtesy of Aperture, New York, 2019. © Namsa Leuba We’re back with a fresh batch of excellent photo shows to check out in the United States as the summer temperatures heat up. This month’s column features a mixture of historical and contemporary, including intimate images… Continue reading The new Black vanguard of portrait photography, plus four other photo shows worth seeing
Best laptops in 2022
Best for video editing Dell XPS 15 Check Price Cranking the specs won’t bust your budget too badly. Best overall Apple MacBook Pro M1 Pro Check Price Apple’s pro-grade laptop is back in top form. Best for gaming Razer Blade 15 Check Price Those gaming muscles also help when you’re editing. Creatives typically seek out… Continue reading Best laptops in 2022
Best cameras under $1000 in 2022
Stan Horaczek Best mirrorless Sony a6400 Check Price Best full-frame Canon EOS RP Check Price Best DSLR Nikon D7500 Check Price While flagship cameras that cost as much as a used car are fun to dream about, there are plenty of cameras under $1000 that can help you create great photography. Maybe you’re ready to… Continue reading Best cameras under $1000 in 2022
Meet Apple’s powerful new M2 MacBook Air
Photoshop running on the new MacBook Air. Apple Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) kicked off this week with the announcement of a new MacBook Air and first looks at macOS 13 Ventura, iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and watchOS 9. It’s a giant stew of features and technologies meant to excite developers and prepare them for… Continue reading Meet Apple’s powerful new M2 MacBook Air
Best home printers in 2022
Amazon Best for photos Epson SureColor P900 Check Price Best for home offices Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 Check Price Best cheap printer Canon Pixma MG3620 all-in-one printer Check Price The right home printer for you really depends on the kind of output you expect from it. Pro photographers have very different printing needs than casual… Continue reading Best home printers in 2022
Color symbolism around the world
We associate robin’s egg blue with Tiffany & Co. “Coca-Cola red” might not be an official Pantone color, but it’s just as recognizable. A certain variation on bright pink is commonly known as “Barbie Pink” for its association with the brand. Chocolate companies Cadbury and Nestle have a history of fighting over a specific shade… Continue reading Color symbolism around the world
Nine tips for making original photos in famous places
A few years ago, research from Panoramio—Google’s old geo-located tagging, photo-sharing website—revealed the world’s most photographed cities. Their findings? New York was the most photographed city, with the most photographed spot being the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Second place went to Rome, with the top spot being the Roman Catholic church Trinità… Continue reading Nine tips for making original photos in famous places
Best all-in-one printers in 2022
Stan Horaczek Best overall Brother MFC-J4335DW Check Price Best for small business Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 Check Price Best for photos Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 Check Price All-in-one printers (AIO) aren’t going to churn out gallery-grade art pieces, but they can be extremely useful for photographers and any professional with typical office needs. They typically… Continue reading Best all-in-one printers in 2022