My enduring fascination with how different artists perceives and interpret the world is perhaps the bedrock of Viewfinder Chronicles. It is a curiosity born from my own journey with the lens, constantly seeking out those elusive moments where the mundane transforms into the profound, or where a singular image can speak volumes about the human…
There is something undeniably special about excellent photography finding its home on paper. In a world increasingly dominated by fleeting digital images, the tactile experience of a beautifully printed magazine like FRAMES Magazine – Volume 17 is a profound delight. This quarterly, 112 page thick publication truly lives up to its aim of bringing compelling…
From the moment I picked it up, the seamless dance between German and English text, a subtle yet powerful statement of inclusivity and intellectual reach, at once captivated me. It felt like stepping into a conversation, rather than simply reading a detached analysis, and as someone who often looks for those direct, human connections in…
Reading Frames Volume 15 has been an absolute joy, a quiet revelation that has firmly cemented its place in my personal holy trinity of photographic magazines, right there alongside Hotshoe and Aperture. There is a palpable sense of dedication and artistry woven through every page, a celebration of photography not simply as a medium, but…
Reading this issue of Aperture’s “Liberated Threads” (No. 259, Summer 2025) has been a visceral experience, pulling me back to my own journey of understanding how an image can not only capture a moment but also carry the weight of history and the echo of personal narratives. I found myself thinking of the early photographs…
There’s an undeniable intangible pull to the past, as Melissa DeWitt so eloquently puts it in her editor’s letter for Hotshoe Issue 213: To Be Young. This particular issue, arriving at a time when my own creative flow has shifted from constant shooting to a more introspective engagement with the medium – filled with hours…
There’s a certain magic to flipping through the pages of a well-curated photography magazine. It’s not just about the stunning images, though they are certainly the hook; it’s about the deep dives into the artist’s philosophy, the technical insights that spark new ideas, and the sense of connection to a vibrant community of passionate individuals.…
There’s a certain comfort, a familiar embrace, in the world rendered without colour. Perhaps it’s the way it strips away the superfluous, forcing the eye to engage with form, texture, and the subtle dance of light and shadow in its purest form. For me, black and white photography has always been a foundational love, a…
Picking up Outdoor Photography issue 316, I wasn’t just looking for beautiful images, I was searching for stories, for deeper emotional connections, for the kind of photography that lingers in your mind long after you close the magazine. What I found was a collection of photographers who, in their own ways, are all striving to…
Reaching its 300th issue, Black + White Photography magazine stands as a quiet giant in the monochrome world, a testament to its staying power when colour-soaked Instagram feeds dominate our screens. This milestone edition, brimming with evocative features, soulful interviews, and a gallery of jaw-dropping images, reminds me why black and white still cuts through…