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History of Photography

Master of Photography reading list

Here's a curated reading list for a Masters of Photography, compiled by a 50 year career professional photographer covering photojournalism and street photography, fashion...

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...

Was Vivian Maier a spy?

Vivian Maier biographer Pamela Bannos tells the story of Maier's enthusiasm for her new camera being so noticeable that someone in the village speculated...

“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...

Susan Sontag vs. John Berger debate Storytelling

In the realm of literary and cultural criticism, few debates have been as riveting and insightful as the dialogue between Susan Sontag and John...

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...

Astronaut Bruce McCandless: One “Big Leap” For Man

In the vast expanse of space, where humanity's imagination meets the stark reality of cosmic vacuum, exists a realm of unparalleled adventure and risk....

Photographer Paul Dubotzki in Australia’s WWI Internment Camps

In the annals of history, amidst the tumult of World War I, one man's journey through the lens would not only document the human...

The Role of Copyright in Photography

What is the Role of Copyright in Photography? Copyright not only protects photographers' work but also ensures that they receive recognition and compensation for...

Street Photographer’s To Do List for Paris

This street photographer's guide to the 20 arrondissements of Paris is a working document while I study photography in probably the most photogenic city...
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