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Annie Leibovitz. Leonardo DiCaprio with a Swan, 1997
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This portrait has always intrigued me with its ingenious composition and execution. Captured for Vanity Fair in 1997, it features a young Leonardo DiCaprio, his neck entwined with a swan. Some critics find this photograph rather eerie, even morbid, but I see it as…Read More -
Discover the fascinating life and work of Vivian Maier in this insightful biography by Alan Yentob. A reclusive nanny whose brilliant photography was only discovered after her death.
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Nat Geo photographer Sam Abell shares inspiring insights into his philosophies and creative process—a must-watch for every photographer!
#SamAbell #PhotoDigest #NationalGeographic #DocumentaryPhotography #TravelPhotography
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As someone’s put it, “Pure Excellence.” This inspiring tutorial on National Geographic photographers is as relevant as ever, reminding us why travel photography is such a unique and impactful art form.
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Steve McCurry is one of the world’s most renowned travel-documentary photographers and visual storytellers and this video showcases some of his work, which is a feast for the eyes!
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Edward Miller. No 9 Bus, Fleet Street in Heavy Smog, London, 1952
Photo Credit: Edward Miller/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesWhile preparing for our Fine Art Photography Course, looking for photos from the Straight Photography and Pictorialist movements, I stumbled upon an article about the Great London ‘Pea-Souper’ Fog of 1952 on Fla…Read More
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Walker Evans: New Orleans Downtown Street, Louisiana, 1935
Photo Credit: Heritage AuctionsThis street view captures Canal Street from near its beginning at Front Street on the lower side, looking away from the Mississippi River. The block is adorned with a plethora of business signs, with the one for Sun Coffee Shop being the most prominent,…Read More
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Fan Ho: “Hong Kong Venice,” 1962
Photo Credit: The GuardianFan Ho, affectionately dubbed ‘the great master,’ garnered acclaim as one of Asia’s most cherished street photographers, particularly for his work during the ’50s and ’60s in Hong Kong. The Guardian lauded him as ‘The Cartier-Bresson of the East,’ a nod to his profound impact and the…Read More
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Fan Ho. Approaching Shadow, Hong Kong, 1954
Photo Credit: Sotheby’sFan Ho, a celebrated Chinese photographer, director, and actor, was known for his poetic street scenes of post-war Hong Kong. Born in Shanghai in 1931, Ho moved with his family to Hong Kong at an early age, where he began to explore the bustling streets with his camera. His w…Read More
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Absolutely stunning photo and interesting article. It amazes me what these photographers were able to create.