“With black and white photography, what you have to say counts more than the way you say it.”

Alex Prager. Untitled (Parts 3), 2014
Photo credit: Alex Prager Studio
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Yet another fascinating surrealist masterpiece by Alex Prager. It’s intriguing that we’ve shared so many of her works this week, especially as she’s one of the photographers Danie is currently featuring in his Developing a Personal Photography Style Course—a coincid…Read More

Alex Prager. Western Mechanics, 2024
Photo credit: Alex Prager Studio
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This is the second image we’re posting from Alex Prager’s Western Mechanics, a series that explores themes of community, chaos, and human connection through surreal, hyperrealistic, and theatrical compositions.

In this breathtakingly intricate and chaotic pho…Read More

Alex Prager. Western Mechanics, Hollywood (Day), 2024
Photo credit: Alex Prager Studio
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This image showcases Prager’s signature hyperrealistic approach. This maximalist scene is meticulously composed, featuring a woman seemingly falling mid-air in front of a brick building marked “Office,” adorned with retro signage and intricate textures. The…Read More

Alex Prager. Crowd #3 (Pelican Beach), 2013
Photo Credit: Artsy
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Alex Prager, one of the most prominent fine art photographers of our time, was recently featured by Danie in DPC’s Fine Art Photography series for Pro Members. Prager is celebrated for her hyperrealist approach, crafting meticulously staged scenes that blur the line between r…Read More

Paul Wolff. Das Opel-Bad, Wiesbaden, 1934
Photo Credit: Heritage Auctions
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Paul Wolff (1887–1951) was a pioneering German photographer renowned for his mastery of the Leica camera, which revolutionised photography with its compact 35mm format. Wolff was an early adopter of this new technology, demonstrating its potential through i…Read More