Category: Photography
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There’s a pull to studio portraits that’s always had me hooked. It’s not just a face, it’s a whole world caught in a frame, shaped by clever lighting, a thoughtful pose, and a photographer’s quiet spark, my first introduction to the studio portrait was my school photos, from nursery right up until I left school…
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When I first picked up The Ultimate Photography Demystified by David McKay, my Nikon D5300 was still a shiny new toy, fresh out of the box after years of longing. I’d been itching to dive into photography, but the reality of its endless dials, settings, and cryptic terms like “aperture” and “histograms” hit me hard.…
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Photography has evolved rapidly in the age of smartphones, and for anyone serious about capturing professional-grade photos, the right tools are essential. Halide Mark II isn’t just another camera app—it’s a carefully crafted toolkit that transforms your iPhone and iPad into portable photography studios. Designed for photographers, enthusiasts, and professionals alike, this app goes above…
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I’ll never forget the moment I first stumbled across Moses Aurelius’ Instagram, a Blade Runner-inspired image leapt off my feed, radiating atmosphere, colour, and a story that gripped me instantly. As someone who’s always been drawn to cinematic imagery, I was hooked. What I didn’t realise then was that Moses, based in Sydney, Australia, isn’t…
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Some books don’t just sit on your shelf, they settle into your soul. Robbie Lawrence’s Long Walk Home, published by Stanley/Barker, has precisely done that for me, earning the title of my favourite photobook to date. This exquisite double-volume work, a blend of candid action shots, studio portraiture, and a lyrical essay by the late…
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It’s been six weeks since I kicked off this photography journey with my iPhone 13, and blimey, has the landscape shifted! Back then, I was wrestling with mobile limitations and chasing creative sparks. Now, I’m standing at the edge of something bigger, clutching a shiny new (I say new, it’s second hand new) Nikon D5300…
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The invention of the Calotype and the negative-positive process marks a defining chapter in photography’s history, a revolutionary leap that transformed it from a singular curiosity into a reproducible art form. Conceived by William Henry Fox Talbot in 1835 and refined for public unveiling in 1841, this technique introduced the groundbreaking concept of creating multiple…
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Some books don’t merely occupy shelf space, they settle into your soul. Anders Goldfarb’s Ash Avenue, published by the brilliant team over at Red Hook Editions, is one such work. I read this books last night and as soon as I finished I went right back and read it again. This striking collection of black…
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Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of using Pro Camera by Moment, and I must say—it’s quickly become one of my favourite photography apps. As someone who indulges in both photography and videography, I was particularly struck by the app’s capacity to record high-quality video—a feature that many similar apps still lack. Its intuitive…
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I have had the chance to chat with Monika Chabicovsky who is an extraordinary artist whose work blurs the boundaries between reality and fiction, drawing us into an intimate exploration of identity through the art of self-portraiture. Born in Austria and raised amidst a rich tapestry of global cultures—from Japan to Russia, Monika’s international upbringing…