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Theory
Street Photography Quotes Explained
Street photography captures life in its rawest, most spontaneous form, preserving fleeting moments and telling untold stories. It’s more than technical skill—it’s about intuition, observation, and seeing beauty in the…
Luigi Mangione: Hero? Neutral? No Hero? | A Narrative Shaped by Photography
Is Luigi Mangione a hero, or not at all? Or perhaps he’s just a regular guy? At this moment, all three narratives clash, with photography as their weapon.. Indeed, photography…
Annie Leibovitz and the Spanish Royals: A Subtle Critique of Masculine Power
Annie Leibovitz, renowned for her ability to merge artistry and storytelling, was commissioned in early 2024 to create official portraits of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain. The…
Exploring Alternative Process Photography: A Comprehensive Look at The Experimental Darkroom by Christina Z. Anderson
The Experimental Darkroom: Contemporary Uses of Traditional Black & White Photographic Materials by Christina Z. Anderson is a landmark book in the field of alternative process photography. It presents a…
12 TED Talks on Photography | The Power of the Lens
What if a single photograph could change the way you see the world? TED Talks on Photography reveal that it can. Dive into a world where the camera becomes a…
Colloquium: What is the current state of photography theories?
The colloquium titled What is Photography?, hosted at the Centre Pompidou in 2015, brought together some of the most prominent scholars, curators, and critics in the field of photography to…
Subprime Images, by Hito Steyerl
In a recent interview conducted by Katrina Sluis from the Computational Culture Lab of the School of Art and Design of the ANU , Hito Steyerl, a prominent theorist and…
Unlock Your Creative Lens: A Dive into Freeman’s Mind!
Unlock Freeman’s Mind: Embrace Your Creative Spark!
AI and Gender Stereotypes: Reinforcing Old Biases in a Digital World
Uncover the unsettling truth about AI-generated images perpetuating gender stereotypes in the workplace. Discover how AI is amplifying human biases and learn how we can harness its power to create a fairer and more inclusive world.
Unlocking Visual Treasures: Exploring Berger’s Seeing
Discovering Beauty: A Joyful Dive into Berger’s Vision
Unveiling Vivian Maier: A Hidden Photographer’s Legacy
Vivian Maier: Rediscovering a Forgotten Lens of Joy
practice
Setting the Stage for Annie Leibovitz and Vanity Fair
Few photographers have mastered the art of storytelling quite like Annie Leibovitz. Her work, celebrated for its meticulous composition and evocative use of light, has become synonymous with modern portraiture….
business
Marketing and Photography Aesthetics
In today’s visually-driven world, brands can no longer rely solely on text to capture attention. The rise of social media platforms like Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok has made visual content…
exhibitions
Celebrating 50 Years of Visionary Photography: “ICP at 50: From the Collection, 1845-2019”
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the International Center of Photography with a groundbreaking exhibition showcasing the transformative power of photography across different eras and genres. Explore over 400 works that highlight the evolution of photography and its enduring influence on the visual arts at ICP at 79 Essex Street.
technology
Top 10 AI Photography Plugins: Boost Efficiency and Creativity
In recent years, the photography industry was radically transformed by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). Tasks that once required hours of meticulous effort in post-processing are now completed in…
tips
Street Photography Quotes Explained
Street photography captures life in its rawest, most spontaneous form, preserving fleeting moments and telling untold stories. It’s more than technical skill—it’s about intuition, observation, and seeing beauty in the…