Portrait & Fashion Photography
Where aesthetics meet identity. Analyzing the intersection of commercial appeal, portraiture, and artistic expression in the world of high-fashion and styled imagery.
Rolleiflex vs Hasselblad film cameras?
A Comparison of Rolleiflex and Hasselblad Cameras - Are you thinking of getting into film photography and want the best camera possible? Rolleiflex and...
“Packing Up” by Vivian Maier in New York, 1955
The title, "Packing Up," offers a clue to the narrative unfolding before us. Is the nanny preparing to depart, bidding farewell to the young...
Vivian Maier Vintage Photography Auction Bargains
Cocoon, by Vivian Maier, circa 1950s, credit: Heritage Auctions, HA.com An extraordinary auction of early Vivian Maier photography has netted some bargains for vintage photography...
Fashion is out of fashion, again
In a world where trends flicker faster than ever and sustainability becomes a growing concern, it seems like the concept of "fashion" as we...
Hays Code, “Thou Shalt Not” by Whitey Schafer
Schafer's 1940 photograph, "Thou Shalt Not," serves as a satirical commentary on the restrictive guidelines of the Hays Code. In this parody, Schafer ingeniously...
Is it Time to Retire the LENA Test Image?
The LENA test image, often regarded as one of the most reproduced in modern times, is a test image used for image compression, an...
Professional Photography in the Digital Era
After the end of professional photography during the transition to digital the common pyramid where 10% of people earn 90% of the money in...
Navigating the Future of Professional Photography
Before coming to conclusions about the future of work in photography, the future depends on the individual and there is no shortage of young...
Theatre production photography of June Salter
June Salter 1932-2001 ° Remembered as a true diva of stage and screen in words and photos by Mark Anning in 1982. This was literally...
Sarah Moon, French fashion photographer
Sarah Moon, born Marielle Warin in 1941, is a renowned French photographer and filmmaker whose work has left an indelible mark on the world...