The creative process takes many forms and is influenced from artists who can help guide us into different directions. Influences come in different forms, from the things we see, to the mentors who teach us, to the things we read, watch, or even experience — influence can be found everywhere. I reminded myself today about […]
10 Ways to Find Photographic Inspiration
1. View Others’ Work Whether you’re on Flickr, 500px, or Google+, being part of a community can inspire you to go out and shoot. When we look at the work of other photographers, both unknown and known, we can ignite a spark of our own creativity. Just like writers are influenced by books and other […]
Artsy & The Artist Genome Project: New Way to Discover Art
Artsy.net is a new platform for artists, fans, galleries, and collectors, that provides visitors with an opportunity to discover, learn, research, and collect artwork. From the photographers’ perspective, we can access a massive amount of information on master photographers like Ansel Adams or Edward Weston, and use it to discover new photographers as a research […]
A Rare Look Inside Sebastião Salgado’s Work
Sebastião Salgado’s photography is a powerful body of work. Salgado’s aesthetic, the way in which he captures the dignity of his subjects, and the narrative he creates with his photographs have always been incredibly moving to me. When I saw the first trailer for the “The Salt of the Earth”, a documentary on Salgado and […]
25 Inspirational Quotes From Photographers…and Others
Why do quotes from photographers, philosophers, and famous people throughout history interest so many? Poetic words from others have always inspired and motivated me, and I remember one of the most powerful quotes that stays with me: ”Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced.” – Soren Kierkegaard It […]
Part III: Top 25 Famous Photographers and Their Cameras
Part 3, From Edward Steichen to Sebastião Salgado We have reached the conclusion of the final 5 photographers on this list. The photographers were chosen because of their impressive bodies of work, and the impact they’ve left on the photographic medium. All of the photographers mentioned on this list have progressively moved photography forward, taking […]
Part II: Top 25 Famous Photographers and Their Cameras
Part 2, From Andre Kertesz to Sam Abell This is the second installment of the “Top 25 Famous Photographers and Their Cameras.” The photographers here represent a variety of different disciplines: fashion, street, landscape, portraits, and still life’s. The work contributed by these icons feature perfect black and whites, rich tonal colors, and portraits that […]
Part I: Top 25 Famous Photographers and Their Cameras
Part 1, From Ansel Adams to Edward Weston We know it’s not the camera that makes the photographer, it’s the photographer that makes the camera. It got me thinking about all the famous photographers and the cameras they used to capture their iconic photos. Although most of them are gone now, I’ve compiled an exhaustive […]