Ruth Bernhard: Lifesavers, New York, 1930
Photo Credit: Heritage Auctions
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This is our third consecutive exploration of Ruth Bernhard’s work, and Lifesavers (1930) presents yet another dimension of her artistry. While her nudes focus on the human form as sculpture and her architectural studies celebrate geometric precision, this…Read More

Ruth Bernhard. Eighth Street Movie Theatre, New York (Frederick Kiesler, Architect), 1946
Photo Credit: Heritage Auctions
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Ruth Bernhard, widely celebrated for her portraits of the human form, showcases her remarkable versatility in this architectural study of the Eighth Street Movie Theatre. While her portraits focus on the organic curves and…Read More

Jaime Rojo. Saving the Monarchs, 2024
Photo Credit: World Press Photo Archives
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Captured at the El Rosario Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary, part of the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve in Michoacán, Mexico, this photograph by Jaime Rojo highlights the delicate balance required for the monarch butterfly’s survival. The scene depicts a la…Read More

Roy Schatt: James Dean in Window with Cigarette, ABC Studios, New York City, 1954
Photo Credit: Heritage Auctions
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Roy Schatt (1909–2002), an acclaimed American photographer, was known for capturing the raw essence of cultural icons. A close friend and mentor to James Dean, Schatt’s work often revealed the vulnerability and depth behind the…Read More

René Burri: Men on a Rooftop, São Paulo, Brazil, 1960
Photo Credit: Heritage Auctions
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René Burri (1933–2014), a legendary Swiss photographer and Magnum Photos member, captured this iconic image of four silhouetted men on a rooftop in São Paulo. Known for his mastery of composition and keen eye for geometry, Burri often explored themes of mo…Read More

Annie Leibovitz. Leonardo DiCaprio with a Swan, 1997
Photo Credit: SCV History
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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

Split Toning for Colour Studio Portraits

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I’ve always loved using split toning for B&W photos to create contrast and mood, but recently I’ve realised how transformative it can be for colour portraits, especially in the studio. By balancing **cool tones** in the shadows and **warm tones** in the highlights, you can add a cinematic quality and…Read More