Tag: Film
Shadow & Light Monthly #68
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 dive into the stunning street photography of Finnish photographer Tommi Viitala and photographs from film director Wim Wenders that capture the moody Americana themes of his iconic films. We see how a group of photographers have paid homage to David Lynch and explore the rebellious Japanese rockabilly subculture.
Shadow & Light Monthly #66
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 the world of crime and poverty in Sicily and celebrate National Geographic’s ‘Pictures of the Year’. We take a look at the photographic work of Julian Lennon and get up close and personal with a humpback whale.
Shadow & Light Monthly #65
Shadow & Light is a list of curated photography stories, features, techniques, news and inspiration that I’ve come across this month.
In this final edition of 2024 we look at the quirky facades of Japan’s Love Hotels and discover a man who took a Polaroid photo every day. We look at the beautiful work of Alex Webb and some beautiful black and white photography from the streets of Havana.
Shadow & Light Monthly #63
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 discover the Japanese women who transformed photography and some of the best drone photography from 2024. We look at a portrait of black culture from the 50s and 60s and find out how to print like a painter.
Shadow & Light Monthly #62
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 look at six decades of American Beauty and discover the work of Spanish street photographer Manuel Mas Mas. We look at the wonderful musical collaborations of Robert Frank and we explore adolescence through the lens of Roberto Braga.
Short Film – Emily Ryalls, Photographer
I have a passion for story telling and I’ve always been drawn to artists and makers. Recently I’ve started moving into videography as a tool to better capture and tell these stories.
Shadow & Light Monthly #60
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 the Troubles in Northern Ireland through the eyes of a Japanese photographer and look at what may be the most beautiful film set pictures ever taken. We revisit the birth of skateboarding in 1970s California and look at the best of fine art photography with the Hasselblad Masters 2023 winners.
Shadow & Light Monthly #59
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 go behind the scenes of the early Hip Hop scene of New York and see unpublished photos from Magnum great Robert Capa. We explore the emotion and rhythm of street photography and look at Pentax’s brand new half frame film camera.
Shadow & Light Monthly #58
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 go inside Southern California’s street gang culture and view the abstract beauty of Iceland’s glacier rivers from above. We discover 1970s portraits from inside a women’s prison and look at the bohemian life inside The Chelsea Hotel in New York.
Shadow & Light Monthly #57
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 look at the stunning cinematography of Netflix’s ‘Ripley’ and find lost photographs of black America. We discover the minimalist beauty of New York and visit a new photography exhibition that goes beyond sight.
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