A moment in time is the movement of light, a retracting, ever-changing illumination photographers chase to expose the world. Israeli photographer Yoav Friedlander’s world is still life, miniature, and landscape photography, which is an exploration of his personal diaspora, and a meditation on constant war. Yoav creates intricate miniatures and introspective landscapes that trigger his […]
One-Step Black and White Monobath Film Developer
If you have ever developed your own black and white images the multiple chemical baths and agitation needed can be a difficult process to master. Although many film photographers have years of darkroom black and white development experience, many of those who have grown up in the digital age may be put off by the […]
The Photographer Waits
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 […]
The Moment of Capture Defined
The Moment of Capture Defined, or the experience a photographer has when they find the perfect moment to press the shutter has always intrigued me. I wanted explore the context of art in modern society, and to help determine the emotional connection we have with it. I wanted to know more about the role artistic […]
Getting Lost is Wonderful
Photographs and text by Massimiliano Pugliese Obscurity as descent. An inner journey into unknown territories and mysterious dimensions—a place where darkness prevails. The photographer Massimiliano Pugliese got lost deliberately in these enigmatic parallel landscapes in order to look for images that registered deeply within his memory and in his Ego. The characters in these images […]
On The Road: Lost in CornUtopia
It’s fascinating to me that many of the photographs I’ve made were composed and captured in the flat midwestern landscape. I come from a small town in the NW part of Ohio that doesn’t have much more than open and wind-swept farm land and patchy forests left over from clearing land for crops — mostly […]
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 […]
The Original Photoshop, Developing Film in the Darkroom
A lot of the techniques we find in Photoshop are rooted in original darkroom techniques. The chemical processes and techniques were edited by dodging, burning, feathering, etc., in order to make an image look good. If you ever wondered what the actual process was like, check out Konrad Eek’s homage to the film days in […]
Fine Line Between Image Editing and Digital Photojournalism?
The World Press Photo Organization announced the World Press Photo of the Year went to Mads Nissen of Denmark, but the story evolving today is around the disqualification of 20% of its contestants for excessive photo manipulation. As you can see, photojournalism in the digital age is begging a new question — what are the […]
Skip Cohen: What is Photography to You?
Exploring Photography Through Others’ Eyes, Part II Precise-Moment.com’s second Exposure is dedicated to photography marketing guru Skip Cohen, the President and Founder of Marketing Essentials International, a marketing consulting firm specializing in projects dedicated to education in photography. Skip has an amazing track record for making photographic endeavors successful for countless photographers and companies, and […]