Nuevo León: The Future is Unwritten, curated by Ariadna Ramonetti Liceaga and Mauricio Maillé, is a striking showcase of how photography can unravel, challenge, and reimagine the complex social threads of Monterrey, Nuevo León’s post-industrial capital. Published as a companion to an exhibition at MARCO, this photobook combines the visual narratives of twelve Mexican photographers…
There is something utterly captivating about photography’s knack for snagging a moment and holding it tight, a way to freeze time and keep the world’s constant churn in check. For me, survey and documentation photography is not just about grabbing a nice shot; it is a deep-seated urge to bottle the past, catalogue history, and…
Parker’s Photographic has been a cornerstone of Southampton’s photographic community for an impressive 100 years. Founded in 1925, this family-run business has grown steadily, becoming a haven for enthusiasts, professionals, and curious newcomers alike. Over the decades, Parker’s has built a reputation not just for its services and products, but for fostering a connection with…
I will admit it, this is the first photography magazine I’ve ever picked up. I have been plugging away with my Nikon D5300 for a wee bit now, learning the craft through trial and error, a few books, and bits I have picked up online. But no photography magazines until “Better Photography Issue 119, Autumn…
Flipping through Utopia Ending by Gianluca Calise feels like stepping back into a chunk of my life I had not pieced together until now. From August 2012 to early 2014, I was hopping planes every Sunday from Aberdeen to Heathrow, working as a change and configuration manager on a massive IT rollout for an oil…
Photography’s always been about grabbing a moment and pinning it down, a frozen slice of time that whispers a story or whisks us somewhere we might never tread ourselves. Back in the mid-19th century, though, it turned into something more: a passport to the world’s edges. Travel, expedition, and tourism photography kicked off as a…
Every now and then, a book arrives that is more than just a photobook, it’s a profound exploration of memory, identity, and the human spirit, woven together through 87 photographs and 17 short stories.
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.…
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…
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…