Category: Photography
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The year was 1839, and the world was on the cusp of something extraordinary. A French artist and chemist, Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre, had developed a process to capture reality in astonishing detail. This innovation, known as the daguerreotype, was the first practical form of photography and forever changed how humanity saw itself and the world.
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In an era where we can capture and share images in an instant, it’s easy to take photography for granted. We document our lives daily—our meals, our travels, our fleeting moments—without a second thought. But rewind nearly 200 years, and photography wasn’t just uncommon; it didn’t exist. That is, until one man, Joseph Nicéphore Niépce,…
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Welcome to the first chapter of my Historical Movements in Photography ramble, a journey I kicked off in “Historical Movements in Photography: A Timeline of Artistic Evolution”. Let’s step back to a time when photography wasn’t just a cold click but a dreamy defiance of reality itself. Pictorialism, blooming from 1885 to 1915, wasn’t some…
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Kudzu. The word alone carries a heft, conjuring a relentless green tide, a creeping force that swallows all in its path. Known as “the vine that ate the South,” it’s more than a plant, it’s a myth, a quiet conqueror reshaping the American South’s landscapes and lore. In Kudzu, Sabine Bungert and Stefan Dolfen weave…
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Over the past week, I’ve been putting ProCamera through its paces—an app that promises to transform your iPhone into a professional-grade photography tool. As someone who’s long sworn by the native camera app’s simplicity, I approached this with equal parts scepticism and curiosity. Yet, after days of shooting in RAW, tinkering with manual settings, and…
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Pia-Paulina Guilmoth’s Flowers Drink the River, published by Stanley/Barker, feels like a soft knock on a hidden door, a call to step into a world where patience, intimacy, and a fierce kind of stillness shape photography’s heartbeat. This isn’t just a book of images; it’s a testament to her dance with her surroundings, her chosen…
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Stepping into photography felt like unlocking a door to endless creativity—light, shadow, and countless stories waiting to be told. Over the years, my journey has led me through various platforms and communities, each shaping how I capture and share images. But as I’ve ventured deeper into this craft, I’ve discovered that the world of social…
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Have you ever viewed a series of images and felt as though you were stepping into a story, a tale unfolding frame by frame, each photograph a chapter in a larger narrative? Recently, I explored visual storytelling through sequencing, using a day out with my youngest as a creative playground. My goal was to capture…
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In an era where AI and digital tools are transforming how we create and edit images, reflecting on the historical movements that shaped photographic art is more vital than ever. Movements like Pictorialism, Straight Photography, and New Objectivity remind us of a time when photographers relied on vision, technical skill, and a deep connection with…
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There’s a certain magic in old photographs, an ability to capture not just a moment but an entire feeling, a sense of being there. Justus Wayne Thomas’ The River Will Be a Part of Us is a testament to that power: a visual diary of youthful adventure, camaraderie, and the relentless pull of the river.…