Lewis Hine: Powerhouse Mechanic Working on Steam Pump, 1920
Photo Credit: Wikipedia

The photo “Powerhouse Mechanic Working on Steam Pump,” taken in 1920 by Lewis Hine, is an iconic photo from a period where ‘Straight Photography’ was recognised as an art form for the first time. Before this, the art of photography was dominated by Pictorialists,…Read More

Created this portrait today for a Matric Farewell Canon R6, EF 35MM, 1/250s, F5.6

Ernst Haas. Route 66, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1969

“Route 66, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1969” is the most iconic work by one of the pioneers of colour photography, Ernst Haas. This photograph became a symbol of America’s automobile culture and golden years. It’s eye candy at its best, as the viewer’s eyes keep exploring the otherworl…Read More

Photographer: @daniebester
Model: Angel Moyo

ISO-200, 1/640 sec at f/1.8. Canon EOS-R, RF 35mm lens.
Lightroom Edit

Sharing some portraits of Angel, taken during a practical portrait session. Unusually, Danie chose a wide-angle lens. While most portrait photographers, including Danie, often opt for telephoto lenses like 50-85mm for APS-C…Read More

Jacques Louis Daguerre. Boulevard du Temple, 1838
Photo Credit: Wikipedia

Captured by Jacques Louis Daguerre, “Boulevard du Temple” is a landmark in photography history. It showcases the first humans ever to be photographed: a man getting his shoes shined and the shoe-shiner. This achievement required meticulous scientific processes and an…Read More

Richard Avedon. Dovima with Elephants, Evening Dress by Dior, Cirque d’Hiver, Paris, 1955
Photo Credit: Heritage Auctions

Richard Avedon, often hailed as the father of fashion photography, captured the iconic image “Dovima with Elephants” in 1955. Taken at Paris’s Cirque d’Hiver, it features fashion model Dovima, elegantly poised between two…Read More