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    📅 Sunday, 19 November
    ⏰ 10:00 – 15:00

    Join us for Day 2 of our Lightroom Class on Lightroom Editing! Don’t miss the live stream from our DPC Lightroom Classic workshop.

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    📹 Select session content will be recorded and made available later exclusively for Pro members.

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    Alexander Hesler. Studio Portrait of Abraham Lincoln, Chicago, 1860
    Photo Credit: Library of Congress

    Alexander Hesler was a noted American photographer active in the 19th century, renowned for his portraits of prominent figures of his time. One of his most famous subjects was Abraham Lincoln.

    The most notable photographs taken by Hesler of…Read More

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    Theodor Jung. Eighty-three-year-old settler to be resettled, near Chillicothe, Ohio, 1936 (Nitrate Negative)
    Photo Credit: Library of Congress, The Crowley Company

    I downloaded this remarkable portrait from the Library of Congress, along with other striking images. This one stood out immediately for its vivid portrayal of humanity. The elderly…Read More

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    In Germany, you did not buy something second-hand—it is a social necessity to look successful. For me, it is not. Canada offered an interesting contrast. It had second-hand shops in the American idiom. I saw in the second-hand store windows the icons of Americanism in a picturesque jumble. I displayed the American dream on posters. I showed old cars, new cars, worn cars, people in cars, and the decay of the car—more as a phenomenon than as social criticism.

    Fred Hertzog

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    Fred Herzog. Curtains, Vancouver, Canada, 1972

    Fred Herzog was renowned for his vibrant colour street photography at a time when colour photography was primarily linked with advertising and had not yet gained acceptance for artistic or serious documentary work. One of his notable works is “Curtains,” captured in Vancouver.

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  • Oct/Nov Photo Theme: Rebirth
    “African Jacana & Company”
    1/640sec – f/6,3 – ISO 160 – Nikon D4 – Nikon 600mm f/4 Lens – Manual Mode – Flash did not fire – Camera Support.

    While the Jacana nest all year round, the best time to spot the chicks would be between March and June, when they can be seen among the flowering water lilies and floating…Read More

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    In the past month, we explored a range of iconic images, each with their own unique elements. However, what's fascinating is the common thread that runs through these portraits: each photograph uses light, form, and setting in a captivating manner to tell a compelling story. Whether it's the strong narrative elements in Ritts' "Fred with Tires," the timeless elegance in Avedon's "Dovima with Elephants," or the raw power captured in Sander's "Powerhouse Mechanic," each image draws us into a different world while maintaining these core artistic principles. Click on the thumbnails to view the images in a lightbox and select your favourite photo. We're keen to see which one stands out for you! Feel free to elaborate on your choice in the comments section.

    Which is your favourite iconic photograph: Ritts' "Fred with Tires," Avedon's "Dovima with Elephants," or Hine's "Powerhouse Mechanic"?
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    Herb Ritts. Fred with Tires, The Body Shop, Los Angeles, 1984
    Photo Credit: Mutual Art

    Today we’re posting another iconic image by Herb Ritts, ‘Fred with Tires’ which is one of his most celebrated works and singled out for its masterful interplay of light, shadow, and form. This photograph is part of a larger series of images featuring Fred and t…Read More

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    Herb Ritts. Stephanie, Cindy, Christy, Tatjana, Naomi, Hollywood, 1989
    Photo Credit: Wikipedia

    Herb Ritts was an American fashion photographer celebrated for his captivating black-and-white portraits. One of his seminal works is a 1989 photograph featuring Stephanie Seymour, Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington, Tatjana Patitz, and Naomi…Read More

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    • I remember seeing this photo almost two decades ago when I was just starting in photography. The way it arranged so much beauty in a tight, triangular formation of bodies really struck me. It had a big impact on how I view great photography.

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