Maptia is a new startup that is similar to Medium.com, in that it is a platform where photographers and adventure writers can self-publish their photography and adventures with exciting to read articles. The Maptia website is beautifully made and is a place goal that allows photographers and writers to publish thoughtful and inspiring stories about […]
From Objective to Subjective: National Geographic Moves Toward Profit
Yesterday’s news that National Geographic magazine has been purchased by 21st Century Fox is a blow to objective journalism and the photographic essays of important and unheard stories from around the world. The dwindling world of free press has been alive and well for decades, but a few hold outs like the National Geographic Society […]
10 Unwritten Photographic Rules
Some people wonder what some of the unwritten photographic rules are, and ultimately what makes a great photograph. Those who do not practice photography, haven’t been trained in the medium, and don’t know the history of photography often have questions as to why a photograph is famous, or often assume that by using the rule […]
Jack Kerouac’s Rules For Writing Translated Into Photography
Jack Kerouac wrote the BELIEF & TECHNIQUE FOR MODERN PROSE, a 30-rule blueprint for writing that is more than a check list on how to approach writing — it’s a meditation and philosophy for an artist or creative. Rumor has it that these rules were nailed to the wall in Allen Ginsberg’s hotel room in […]
In Soviet Russia, Picture Takes You!
The history of Soviet Photography isn’t well known in the Western World, especially during the decades following the Communist Revolution and the Second World War during when our greatest enemy was the spread of communism over capitalism. The Cold War raged on for several decades, but amazing photography didn’t die behind the Iron Curtain, in […]
Making The Most Out of a Photo Trip
Finding the shot that makes each location worth visiting is always the goal when I look for a subject to photograph. The shot, usually the gem, has a few things: First of all, it’s beautiful and well composed. Second, it helps tell a story which evokes the mood, ambience, and provides a visual display of […]
On The Road: Great Expectations, Some Malfunctions
From Chaos to Pura Vida was a true statement I made a few weeks ago before I started my life on the road. I’ve been living out of my car like a vagabond by converting my 2002 Honda CR-V into a “Car-V” dubbed “Atlas,” and so far she has held up like a true road […]
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 […]
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 […]
10 Ways How to Create a Photographic Essay
By Adam Crawford Photography, like writing, is a constant practice where one becomes better through repetition. What the photographer tries to see is more than just a casual snapshot taken on vacation. The photographer is one that mulls over ideas, has visions of symmetry in their mind before they shoot, and are compelled to tell […]