Michael Kirchoff 9/20/24 Michael Kirchoff 9/20/24

NSFW | Book Review: “Paths of Life” by Flor Garduño

Explore Flor Garduño's extraordinary new photobook, a 45-year retrospective featuring unpublished works and recent photos. Organized like a novel, it blends subjects from architecture to cultural iconography. Published by Veritas Editions with impeccable printing, this beautifully crafted collection is a must-have for photography lovers, offering rich inspiration and a deep dive into Garduño’s artistic journey.

Michael Behlen 7/7/24 Michael Behlen 7/7/24

Top 20 Mamiya 7 Photographers You Need to Know in 2024!

The Mamiya 7 camera is a cult icon in the medium format photography world. If you weren’t convinced this camera is your grail camera, you will be after seeing these 20 medium format film photographs!

Michael Kirchoff 6/9/24 Michael Kirchoff 6/9/24

Interview: Andy Mattern - “Ghost”

Discover the intriguing journey of Andy Mattern as he uncovers a unique phenomenon in vintage platinum prints. In this captivating interview, Mattern reveals how images transferred onto neighboring prints over decades, creating faint yet fascinating ghost images. Learn about his meticulous process of reviving these images and transforming them into new platinum prints. This discussion, spanning over a year, delves deep into the art and science behind Mattern's extraordinary project.

Michael Behlen 4/28/24 Michael Behlen 4/28/24

Featured Photographer: Beau Patrick Coulon - “Revel and Revolt”

From raucous punk mosh pits to passionate street protests, Coulon's photography lays bare the raw, kinetic energy of cultural defiance. His images are more than snapshots; they are a powerful documentation of the resilience and spirited opposition within communities fighting for justice in New Orleans.

Michael Kirchoff 4/21/24 Michael Kirchoff 4/21/24

Featured Photographer: Matthew Ragen - If They Have Eyes, Can They See?

Explore the mesmerizing blend of ancient landscapes and modern artistry with Matthew Ragen's captivating photography series, "If They Have Eyes, Can They See?,” in our latest feature article. Journey through the Cascade Mountains as Ragen's lens captures the silent symphony of nature's cyclical pattern, revealing the haunting beauty of ancient forests and forgotten epochs.

Michael Kirchoff 3/17/24 Michael Kirchoff 3/17/24

Interview: Lynne Breitfeller’s “After the Fire”

After a studio fire, Lynne Breitfeller transforms water-damaged negatives into the groundbreaking "After the Fire" series, redefining her artistry and challenging photography norms. Explore her journey and creative rebirth in an exclusive interview.

Michael Kirchoff 1/28/24 Michael Kirchoff 1/28/24

Book Review: “Ängelen” by Peter Wiklund

With a meticulous sequencing of images from various collections, Peter Wiklund's "Ängelen" invites readers into a mysterious and ethereal world. Nature studies interwoven with garden statues create a captivating narrative, enhanced by the frequent use of solarization and negative versions. The addition of poems by Willy Granqvist in both Swedish and English further enriches the visual journey, leaving a haunting yet unforgettable impression on those fortunate enough to own this limited edition.

Michael Behlen 4/9/23 Michael Behlen 4/9/23

Top 20 Mamiya 7 Photographers You Need to Know in 2023!

The Mamiya 7 camera is a cult icon in the medium format photography world. If you weren’t convinced this camera was your grail camera, you will be after seeing what these 20 medium format film photographs!

Michael Behlen 3/19/23 Michael Behlen 3/19/23

Book Review: “Gli Isolani” by Alys Tomlinson

Gli Isolani is not your typical photobook. It is a breathtaking work of art that captures the essence of a remote community and its culture. Alys Tomlinson's images are a testament to her mastery of black and white photography and her ability to capture the heart of a place. With each photograph, she reveals a deeper layer of meaning, inviting us to ponder the relationship between man and the environment, the sacred and the profane, and good and evil.

Michael Kirchoff 3/5/23 Michael Kirchoff 3/5/23

Book Review: “All That Glitters” by Joel Carter

Step into the world of the gold industry in Kolkata, as seen through the lens of photographer Joel Carter. In his latest photo book, "All that Glitters", Carter takes us on a journey through the lives of those who make their livelihood in this bustling, yet complex world. Discover the struggles, triumphs, and even the scandals that make up this industry, all captured in monochromatic film images.

Michael Behlen 2/26/23 Michael Behlen 2/26/23

Twenty Street Photographers You Need to Know!

Forget your preconceived notions of what "street" photography is or should be. Discover 20 international street photographers you need to know in 2023, curated by writer, photographer, and filmmaker, Jesse Freeman of Japan Camera Hunter, that challenges the Western ideas of street photography.

Michael Kirchoff 2/19/23 Michael Kirchoff 2/19/23

Book Review: “Broken Shadow” by Øyvind Hjelmen

Norwegian photographer Øyvind Hjelmen is known for his dreamy, fuzzy, and softly surreal photographs, and has published several monographs, including his latest, titled "Broken Shadow." He is recognized for his unique approach to capturing enigmatic moments that lie on the fringes of reality, and through his work, aims to inspire and trigger the imagination of the viewer.

Michael Kirchoff 2/5/23 Michael Kirchoff 2/5/23

Feature: Vaune Trachtman - “Now Is Always"

Finding a way to remove harmful chemistry from her creative life, photographer and printmaker Vaune Trachtman makes the move into printmaking via the direct-to-plate photopolymer gravure process. Her combination of new imagery with the nearly 100-year-old images of her father, result in family connection over time, and through photographic means.

Michael Kirchoff 1/22/23 Michael Kirchoff 1/22/23

Book Review: “Landfill” by Brett Kallusky

“Landfill” tells the story of the massive amounts of agricultural and industrial waste in one Central California valley with deep roots to the Indigenous and Spanish past. It is a meaningful addition to how we understand our way of life in this current moment in the larger climate crisis.

Michael Behlen 12/13/22 Michael Behlen 12/13/22

Twenty Alternative Process Photographers You Need to Know!

Since its advent, the art of photography has been a process of artistic experimentation. Hundreds of processes have been invented since its inception, including gum bichromate, platinum/palladium, and wet plate collodion. These alternative processes don’t just still exist; they are thriving in the digital age. Discover 20 emerging and established photographers who use these and countless other processes to create unique and engaging photographic prints in a specially curated list by Christina Z. Anderson!

Lisa Toboz 11/20/22 Lisa Toboz 11/20/22

Featured Photographer: Liz Potter - "A Tornado of Sketches"

Texas-based Liz Potter’s photography is as much about the journey as it is about the destination. “My print sessions can last anywhere from four hours to eight and sometimes the only reason I stop is when my print washer is full, and I have to pause long enough to realize I’m tired. Printing, to me, is another layer of expressing an image.”

Niniane Kelley 11/6/22 Niniane Kelley 11/6/22

Featured Photographer: Josh Lee - "Altered Realities"

Brooklyn-based photographer Josh Lee uses his black and white negatives as a springboard for his manipulated images. By introducing bleach, food coloring, and paint directly to his negatives, he creates surreal images which illustrate the hidden psychological realities of ourselves and the world around us.

Michael Behlen 7/24/22 Michael Behlen 7/24/22

NSFW | 29 Wet Plate Collodion Photographers You Need to Know!

Though it was founded in in 1851, the wet plate collodion process has seen a resurgence over the last 20 years. Photographers from around the world are looking back and embracing the magic of this historic process. We are pleased to help you discover 29 established and emerging wet plate photographers that deserve recognition to show you exactly why this medium is as beautiful as it is important.

Michael Kirchoff 7/10/22 Michael Kirchoff 7/10/22

Book Review: “After Beauty” by Maura Sullivan

In a book review about more of what was felt than what was seen in Maura Sullivan’s latest monograph, “After Beauty,” we dive in to experience the mysterious world of her photographic archive that showcase photographs born of deep-seated memories that invoke our drive to seek sincere connections.

Niniane Kelley 6/26/22 Niniane Kelley 6/26/22

Featured Photographer: Ian Hill - The Fisher King and Other Stories

British photographer Ian Hill explores the rugged Cumbrian countryside investigating the psychological connection we find in and with the landscape. Intertwining words and images, in zines or on the web, he creates modern mythologies which explore the perpetual relationship between man and nature.

Michael Kirchoff 6/2/22 Michael Kirchoff 6/2/22

Book Review: “O.N. Pruitt’s Possum Town: Photographing Trouble and Resilience in the American South”

“O.N. Pruitt’s Possum Town,” presents a panorama of Southern life captured by Mississippi photographer Pruitt (1891-1967), and adds thoughtful essays about the lives and places pictured. Published by the University of North Carolina Press, this book is 272 pages of both history and stunning photography.

Michael Kirchoff 5/22/22 Michael Kirchoff 5/22/22

Interview: Ed Kashi - “Abandoned Moments”

With the release of Ed Kashi's latest monograph, “Abandoned Moments,” we get the chance to look over a career-spanning retrospective of a photographer's work and style, and along with it, a specific aesthetic found within the final images chosen for this incredible book. Not simply a book review–this is an interview with one of the country’s finest photojournalists.

Michael Behlen 2/6/22 Michael Behlen 2/6/22

Featured Photographer: Vincent Ricardel - "The Way Back"

Vincent Ricardel’s series “The Way Back” was created with a Hasselblad 500 CM camera and 19+-year-old Kodak Black and White Verichrome Pan film. His series masterfully challenges the notion that there are no frontiers left in the American West.

Michael Behlen 1/9/22 Michael Behlen 1/9/22

Twenty Women Film Photographers You Need to Know in 2022!

Since its advent, photography has been a boy's club, and women have stood out as rebels and heroes for infiltrating the clubhouse. It's now 2022, and we are pleased to help you discover 20 established and emerging women photographers that deserve recognition as we enter a new era of photographic diversity.

Rashod Taylor 11/19/21 Rashod Taylor 11/19/21

Interview: Camille Valbusa - “Self-Portraits Tell Her Story”

Camille Valbusa’s self-portraits are critical identity studies that research artistic practices of healing from trauma. Read our latest interview where she dives into the motivations of her photography, talks about a current book project, and how shooting film plays into her art-making practice.

Michael Behlen 11/6/21 Michael Behlen 11/6/21

NSFW | 25 LGBTQIA+ Film Photographers You Need to Know!

From Discrimination to Drag-queens, Erotica to Equality - LGBTQIA+ people have utilized the photographic arts to showcase and celebrate identities and social progress for decades. See our list of 25 photographers you need to know right now!

Michael Behlen 10/10/21 Michael Behlen 10/10/21

Top 20 Mamiya 7 Photographers You Need to Know in 2021!

Michael Behlen 8/22/21 Michael Behlen 8/22/21

Book Review: “Stories” by Nicholas Reichard

Maine-based photographer, storyteller, and adventure thru-hiker Nicholas Reichard's latest book, Stories, is an intimate story of personal struggle and life-changing experiences the artist experienced thru-hiking 6,500 miles with a Hasselblad film camera from 2015-2018. This is his story.

Niniane Kelley 5/30/21 Niniane Kelley 5/30/21

Interview: Fred Lyon - 75 Years of Photography

Fred Lyon has been firmly anchored behind a camera. From the streets of his native San Francisco to the offices of Life and Vogue, Fred takes us on a nostalgic tour of old San Francisco and the world from the 1940s and 1950s as we examine his 75+ year career as a professional photographer and photojournalist.

Michael Behlen 5/8/21 Michael Behlen 5/8/21

Featured Photographer: Kyle Lang's Series "Manifest Content"

Kyle Lang’s new series Manifest Content is a darkroom photography project that delves into themes of time, memory, dreams, subconsciousness, and the environment we find ourselves in, both while awake and lucid dreaming.

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NSFW | Interview: Shadow Gather - Nightlife, Authenticity, and Art as Resistance

Shadow Gather’s photos unveil nightlife’s raw, electric energy as spaces of defiant authenticity. Her Meow Wolf exhibition elevates marginalized stories, embracing imperfections as vital truths. Each image is a protest against sanitization, celebrating unguarded moments of liberation.

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