If you’re in the media industry or work in photography, you probably know that photojournalism is heavily underfunded as is investigative journalism. Times have changed from the days of 60 Minutes and the earliest days of VICE. However, that hasn’t stopped journalists from trying to do their jobs. Most recently, the Catchlight Visual Storytelling Summit worked to give three photographers a $30,000 grant to continue doing their work. But is it enough?
Photographer Stuart Franklin often gives us some of the coolest stories about his images. For the current Magnum Square Print sale, there’s a theme around the idea of a Fable. And this year, we’re seeing some positively incredible work that can’t be easily made or duplicated otherwise. Indeed, real photographers are bringing out their best stuff for this sale. We’ve known Stuart to have a bit of an unconventional side when it comes to his images. But we didn’t expect there to be a full multiple exposure. But the story behind this photograph is very impressive; and to us, it’s his most intriguing photo.
“The use of golden ink is, for me, a way to express the magic of the process of taking pictures,” says photographer Sandra Cattaneo Adorno to the Phoblographer in an interview about prints she’s made using gold ink. “I am not able to identify exactly the reasons why I frame a particular scene the way I do, but I am fascinated by how this gesture that appears almost automatic is deeply connected to my life and experiences. The immediacy with which the eye, the heart, and the finger align in a split second is, for me, still a big and wonderful mystery.” This is a process that Photoshop simply cannot do because it’s done in the printing stage. For people to truly experience the grandness of these images, they have to be seen in person — and that’s an inspiring thing for photographers of all types to remember.
“In my head, I’m chatting away to myself almost constantly whilst out taking pictures,” says photographer Paul Harrison to the Phoblographer in an interview. “That internal monologue massively helps with spotting the connections that are common in my work. I’ve found that if I say a potential connection ‘out loud’ in my head, I’m much more likely to connect it to something else, art gallery rooms or even half a second away.” Paul’s work is a fascinating study of public irony, chaos, and emotional connection to the dialogue between the artistic and technical mindset. Indeed, he’s both an aspirational and inspirational goal.
The Camp Snap Photo Camera was designed for parents to buy for their kids. When we reviewed it, we noted that it has a bit of a vintage look. Now, we’re giving one away to a lucky reader. When the Phoblographer’s Membership program was created, we wanted to find a way to give photographers some …
Only a few hours left! In the month of April 2024, the Phoblographer is giving away vintage gold! We’ve got a Contax 45mm f2 converted to Leica M Mount — and we’re giving it away to one lucky subscriber in our giveaway that’s available exclusively to our members. When we reviewed it, we said that …
There’s only a few hours left! The Phoblographer is giving away two Sony lenses. Not one, but TWO! One lucky winner will receive the Sony 35mm f1.8 FE and 85mm f1.8 FE lenses in our latest giveaway. To enter, you only need to sign up for free to get a quote from the Phoblographer’s new Photography Care Program. This is the site’s latest insurance program designed to protect amateurs and professionals in case something happens to their gear or their business. More details are down below.
With time spent away from looking at it, I’ve grown even more appreciation for the book, All Callouts is Mandatory. We’re well aware that after our review of it, we know photographers wanted it. Steve has been hard at work finishing it up, and didn’t expect so much interest. But it’s available to order, and photographers can grab a copy as they wish.
Our giveaway ends tomorrow! The Phoblographer is giving away two Sony lenses. Not one, but TWO! One lucky winner will receive the Sony 35mm f1.8 FE and 85mm f1.8 FE lenses in our latest giveaway. To enter, you only need to sign up for free to get a quote from the Phoblographer’s new Photography Care Program. This is the site’s latest insurance program designed to protect amateurs and professionals in case something happens to their gear or their business. More details are down below.
April is almost over! In the month of April 2024, the Phoblographer is giving away vintage gold! We’ve got a Contax 45mm f2 converted to Leica M Mount — and we’re giving it away to one lucky subscriber in our giveaway that’s available exclusively to our members. When we reviewed it, we said that it’s …