“To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place… I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.” — Elliott Erwitt The moment you decide to photograph is when your perception of the present […]
What Makes a Great Photograph?
Curating What Makes a Great Photograph There are many ways to look at what makes a great photograph. Trying to be objective from such a subjective medium like photography is not as hard as it seems. A great photograph is an expression and representation of the artists’ conscientious approach to capturing an alluring, extraordinary, and […]
10 Most Inspiring YouTube Photography Channels
Sometimes when looking for inspiration, I search YouTube to find great photography channels. There are literally thousands of videos on YouTube dedicated to photography, such as how-to’s and tutorials on Photoshop to exposure basics, and tons of other tips, but among them are some hidden gems made by really talented photographers. These content creators continually […]
Documentary: At Work With Some of The Best Photographers In the World
If you are having the Monday blues, you might find inspiration by watching some of the best photographers in the world shoot in this two-part documentary on YouTube called: Close Up: Photographers at Work. This moving film features iconic photographers like Steve McCurry, Susan Meiselas, Albert Maysles, Mary Ellen Mark, Jay Maisel, and Gregory Crewdson […]
From Alfred Stieglitz to W Eugene Smith: How Photographers Found Meaning
Photography is the world frozen in a single moment, and when that moment is passed, it fades away like a forgotten thought. Those photographs, those fractions of a second, capture the emotion and equivalence of the photographer. From the beginnings of photography, Alfred Stieglitz was the first to apply the notion of equivalence, i.e., where […]
Silence of the North: Life of A Wildlife Photographer
Silence is a source of great strength. – Lao Tzu Morton Hilmer, a Danish wildlife photographer finds the silence of the Arctic to be a special place to capture nature and wildlife photography. One wonders if he’s out of his mind to subject himself to such extreme weather, although he seems to have no problem […]
Later That Same Life: Man Interviewed By His 18-Year Old Self
Have you ever wondered what a conversation with your younger self would be like? Well, someone actually made it happen and it doesn’t involve a time machine. “This is about as weird as it gets,” two different aged Peter “Stoney” Emshwiller’s agree as they both sit down to chat. Confusing as it might sound, Stoney […]
50 of The Most Inspirational Photography Quotes
Photography Quotes from the greatest photographers of all time When a well-known photographer explains what photography means to them we get a glimpse into their philosophy on life and creativity — and this is where photography quotes straight from their mouths. Words are powerful, but so are photographs. Regardless of where you’re at in your […]
Pale Blue Dot: One of The Greatest Photographs Ever Taken
One of the greatest images ever taken wasn’t captured by a photographer physically, but rather a spacecraft — Voyager 1. On February 14, 1990, at a distance of about 3.7 billion miles from Earth, Voyager 1 captured the Pale Blue Dot, an image of Earth less than a pixel in size from outside our solar […]
How to Rekindle Your Photographic Passion
Losing hope and finding little joy in your creative pursuits is a warning sign of an impending creative depression. I’ve battled it many times and know the self doubt it brings. To battle creative depression I’ve always revisited the source of my inspiration to see what moved me in the first place. For me it’s […]