Tag: Books
Shadow & Light Monthly #83
Shadow & Light is a list of curated photography stories, features, techniques, news and inspiration that I’ve come across this month.
In this edition we step into the secret nightlife of 1930s Paris, explore a remarkable archive of contact sheets left behind by Peter Hujar, revisit the history of one of photography’s most extraordinary instant cameras, and celebrate 200 years of photographic innovation through some of the most influential cameras ever made. From lost archives and iconic machines to hidden worlds illuminated after dark, this month’s selection explores the stories behind the images as much as the photographs themselves.
Shadow & Light Monthly #82
Shadow & Light is a list of curated photography stories, features, techniques, news and inspiration that I’ve come across this month.
In this edition we uncover a remarkable rediscovered archive of postwar street photography, explore cinematic approaches to light and storytelling on the streets, revisit the mystery behind one of the most iconic images ever made, and reflect on the powerful storytelling of this year’s World Press Photo winners. From lost negatives to global narratives, this month’s selection highlights photography’s enduring ability to document, interpret and reveal the world around us.
New Short Film: North East of Eden Book Promo
This week I published a new short promotional film created for North East of Eden, a new book by Gabor Szabo.
This was a really enjoyable project to be part of. Gabor had written a script and had a clear vision for the film—my role was to bring that to life.
Shadow & Light Monthly #49
Shadow & Light is a list of curated photography stories, features, techniques, news and inspiration that I’ve come across this month.
In this edition we examine the work of W. Eugene Smith and take a look inside the lives of the Elite. We learn about how Anton Corbijn approaches his emotive celebrity portraits and learn what lies inside a mystery abandoned cabinet full of Kodachrome slides.
Shadow & Light Monthly #48
Shadow & Light is a list of curated photography stories, features, techniques, news and inspiration that I’ve come across this month.
In this edition we see how one photographer is capturing portraits of animals and learn about the art of creating a zine. We delve into why some photographers see opportunities that you miss and look at vintage photographs where subjects have been removed from the frame for reasons unknown.
The Legacy of Photography – Creating Work with Purpose
As a photographer I’m always striving to create meaningful work with purpose. But how do you measure meaning? What constitutes purpose? How do you define the legacy of photography?
A fantastic thing happened to me recently while I was shooting a campaign that really got me thinking about the meaning and purpose of the photography I produce. What will my legacy of photography look like?
Event Photography for ‘Every Night is November’ Book Launch
I recently had the pleasure of shooting event photography for up and coming local poet Jacob Davies at the launch of his latest book ‘Every Night is November’ at Queen’s Mill in Castleford.
Shadow & Light Monthly #22
Shadow & Light is a list of curated photography stories, features, techniques, news and inspiration that I’ve come across this month.
In this month’s edition we take a look at a stunning portrait series featuring artisans of southern France and look back on one photographer’s assignment capturing American life from 1977. We take a technical look at what makes modern 50mm lenses so complex and look at a beautiful series of portraits celebrating the work of nurses.
Shadow & Light Monthly #11
Shadow & Light is a list of curated photography stories, features, techniques, news and inspiration that I’ve come across this month.
This month we celebrate the unsung hero photographers working for NASA and remember the fantastic Elsa Dorfman who sadly died at the end of May. We look at Carla Kogelman’s stunning vision of childhood and have a conversation with former White House photographer Pete Souza.
Shadow & Light Monthly #8
Shadow & Light is a list of curated photography stories, features, techniques, news and inspiration that I’ve come across this month.
This month we share a photographer’s 27 year ritual of waving goodbye to her parents and look at beautiful work shaped by the photographer’s loss of vision. We celebrate pioneering women who are smashing stereotypes and take a detailed look at what goes into weather-sealing our beloved photography equipment.
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