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Top 5 Fashion Photographers on Instagram
If you're a photographer, then you know all about finding inspiration online or in print. Personally, I love buying fashion magazines like Dazed and Flaunt in those awesome corners stores of New York City to find new content. Likewise, Instagram is a great place for fresh ideas and I would love to share my Top 5 contributors with you! Below you will find work from people with hundreds of followers to hundreds of thousands but at the end of the day their work is too good to pass up.
By Audrey O'Donnell8 years ago in Photography
Antoine D’Agata: Photography as an Affective Vessel
French photographer Antoine D’Agata is universally recognized for his “taboo” predilections. Drawn to the Other, D’Agata seeks out subjects in dark corners of the world that First World society would likely deem inhabitable. Frequently compared to his mentors Nan Goldin and Larry Clark who adhere to similar mantras as D’Agata, he manages to stick out like a sore thumb in the mix of those he’s often likened to. This is heavily due to the transcendent nature of his work, which he asserts is typically driven by pure accidents and done with as little intention and direction as possible. Focusing on the depiction of the daily practices of the Other, may it be drug use, prostitution, sadomasochism, and so on, D’Agata uses photography as a direct engagement with the world, where the hierarchy between photographer/photographed is blurred, commonly throwing himself into the action. Through his insertion of himself in his works, he shatters the boundary that separates Artist from the Other.
By Christian Schnapp8 years ago in Photography
Most Iconic Photos Ever Taken
Any number of a hundred or more iconic and influential images could fill this list, but I've narrowed down 10 photographs that I consider to be among the absolute most iconic photos ever taken. Some depict great heroism or great tragedy. Some depict death. Some of these photographs are iconic because they depict pinnacle moments in world history or because their subjects have become a symbol for various cultural movements. Whether candid or posed, well-framed or haphazardly captured, these photos have withstood the test of time, exist as tangible examples as to how to become a famous photographer, and have been characterized as some of the most iconic photographs in world history.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick8 years ago in Photography
Art and Photography Essay
Contemporary and Modern Art, as I soon discovered through my theme of ‘distortion’ and ‘fragmentation,' are closely linked in both the concept and technique. They also both portray emotion such as agony, emptiness, and desperation. In the art world, a distortion is any change made by an artist to the size, shape, or visual character to a form, to express an idea, convey a feeling or enhance visual impact. I have always been fascinated by a style based on exaggerating elements of the human form. My aim was to differentiate between artistic exaggeration of elements and turn this concept into an artwork. If art is what is to be seen, rather than what is seen, then any amount of distortion should be acceptable. My intent was to create purpose in the use of distortion; to use distorted bodies and contorted faces to advance the composition and make a creative statement. A large source of inspiration was my visits to galleries, such as MOMA, Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, V1 Gallery and NY Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen, with memories of the lengthening of fingers and necks in the work of John Singer Sargent and the shocking grotesque forms of Francis Bacon. I, therefore, decided to focus on and contrast the work of a contemporary artist and a modern artist of the twentieth century, choosing the work of Jesse Draxler and Francis Bacon, that both use distortion to enhance an emotional portrayal in their work.
By Natalie G.8 years ago in Photography
Photography Project Ideas: Car Window. Top Story - October 2018.
In This Article Photographers who inspired this idea Equipment you’ll need Best type of location to take your photos Optimum camera settings Composition of your image Editing your pictures using Lightroom and Photoshop Examples of my photos
By Becky Street8 years ago in Photography
Best Concert Photographers on Instagram to Follow
Concerts are always exciting. There’s the roar of the music, the ability to see your musical idol in action, and the incredible light shows that just add amazing depth to each second of the show. That’s why people pay hundreds of dollars for concert tickets, and why everyone sees them as a major event.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Photography
Most Famous Photographers of All Time
A full account of the most talented and most famous photographers of all time would be truly a massive tome. Multiple photographers have been embedded in our world's history through their photographs, if not always by their own names. Here is just a small sampling of some of the most notable photographers from the past hundred years or so, along with some thoughts on what brought them to such levels of notoriety.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick8 years ago in Photography
Storytelling from Behind the Lens
Currently, the phrase "lifestyle" is all over; practically every place you look; much like the term "vintage" but aside with that. In reference to Wikipedia, Lifestyle photography/videography is a style that primarily aims to capture people in situations, real-life events or milestones in an artistic manner. We began offering Lifestyle Sessions as a way to preserve these real-life moments. Our sole focus is to tell the stories about your life and celebrate them. We have provided a few tips and examples to help us tell your story better.
By Ginny Dorsey8 years ago in Photography
10 Amateur Photography Mistakes Everyone Makes
What makes a photograph look professional? Is it using one of the best DSLR cameras? Is it using the best 20mm film? Of course not! You can take amazing photos with an iPhone that would be worthy of sharing on Instagram.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Photography
Best Astrophotographers on Instagram to Follow. Top Story - September 2018.
There are Instagram accounts for photographers and artists of all types, from design- and architecture-focused photography to portraits of people and pets. One of the deepest wells in this field is astrophotography, which is pretty much anything to do with outer space: meteor showers, planets, stars, the moon, sunsets, sunrises, and more. There are probably hundreds of astrophotographers on Instagram, but here are some of the best and most prolific for you to follow right now.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick8 years ago in Photography
Best Underwater Photographers on Instagram to Follow
Underwater photography has this innate ability to be surreally pretty, while also keeping things blatantly realistic. It's a great way to capture wildlife, human bodies, and natural scenery in a new, impressively avant garde way.
By Iggy Paulsen8 years ago in Photography
Budget GH5 Starter Kit (Filmmaker's Guide)
This article is coming from the perspective of a filmmaker, the items listed are geared more towards working on short films as a cinematographer. However, I do use my GH5 for promotional work and will use it for some wedding/events filming. I'll delve into my personal experiences with the GH5 and my processes to choosing which gear to acquire as a starter.
By Joe Hannaghan8 years ago in Photography
