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Stepping away from the raw, often monumental landscapes I’ve been immersed in lately, a new book has landed on my desk, drawing me into a different kind of visual exploration. I’m deep into “The Color of Clothes, Fashion and Dress in Autochromes 1907-1930” by Cally Blackman, published by Thames & Hudson, and even at these…
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There are certain photographic journeys that burrow deep into your consciousness, reshaping how you see the very ground beneath your feet. Victoria Sambunaris’s “Transformation of a Landscape” from Radius Books is precisely one such odyssey. It is not merely a collection of stunning photographs, it is a profound and deeply personal excavation of the American…
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Well, I have to say, this photobook, delving into the world of Guido Guidi, has genuinely captivated me. From the very first page, it feels like an invitation into a way of seeing that resonates deeply with my own appreciation for the overlooked and the truly present. It is not a book to be rushed…
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There is an undeniable allure to places where human ambition collides with the formidable power of nature, creating a landscape at once magnificent and unsettling. It is a sensation I have often felt when encountering the vast, silent giants of infrastructure, each echoing a unique story of ingenuity, necessity, and inevitable consequence. The profound resonance…
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There is a peculiar alchemy that happens when a place, steeped in layers of history and forgotten stories, finds its visual chronicler. It is a process I understand intimately, one that echoes through my own ongoing work, “Echoes of the Past,” where I grapple with the visible and invisible threads connecting memory to the mundane…
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It is strange to admit, but I did not always know how to look at nudes. Not really. I do not mean in that bashful, adolescent way we are told to feel growing up in a culture that censor’s skin while glorifying it in everything from shampoo adverts to gallery retrospectives. I mean really look,…
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It’s been several weeks since I last lifted my camera and stepped out into the world, seeking that fleeting convergence of instinct, light, and subject that might offer something worth holding onto. The days since have carried a quiet weight. Not dramatic, not despairing, but a low, persistent thrum of guilt that catches at the…
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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…
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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.…
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The journey into Riverland began during a period of intense personal turmoil for Martinot, a Dutch photographer and mother of six. Amidst the global shadows of the Covid pandemic and her own crossroads, she found herself seeking solace in the rhythmic, calming presence of nature. Each evening, a ritual began, a walk to a nearby…