Photographers
Karl Blossfeldt in Amsterdam
The Wall Street Journal has a nice commentary on Karl Blossfeldt and his place in the evolution of photography. A key moment in photography’s change from a caterpillar into a butterfly was the 1928 publication of an eccentric book called … Continue reading
The Authenticators behind the Ansel Adams controversy
Another followup to the ongoing Ansel Adams “lost negatives” drama. Rich Norsigian claims he’s found some lost Ansel Adams negatives – he’s had them authenticated and appraised at $200 million… but who authenticated these? The Los Angeles Times has an … Continue reading
Herman Leonard, Jazz Photographer RIP
Herman Leonard, a photographer who created some of the most famous images of such jazz greats as Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington and others, died Saturday at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. Mr. Leonard, 87, lived in New Orleans … Continue reading
Mary Ellen Mark Interview
OregonLive.com has a wonderful interview today with documentary photographer Mary Ellen Mark. Read on OregonLive.com Continue reading
Sasha Frere-Jones iPhone journalism featured on the New York Times Blog
New York Times has a nice blog feature on writer/musician Sasha Frere-Jones today. There’s a fantastic slideshow/audio interview with Frere-Jones talking about his approach to shooting in this new documentary style. From the New York Times Continue reading
Steve McCurry’s Kodachrome Nostalgia Trip
As reported today on PDN, Steve McCurry (photographer of the famous Afghan Girl) took a 6 month trip to places he’s done shots in the past that dropped him at the end in Parsons, Kansas at Dwayne’s Photo. Dwayne’s processed … Continue reading
Nicholas Nixon exhibit at MFA
Nicholas Nixon is probably best known for his series, The Brown Sisters which is a series of annual photos he took of his wife and her 3 sisters. Nixon is a very underated but accomplished photographer and this exhibition should … Continue reading
SFGate on Miroslav Tichy
SFGate has a cool writeup on the work of Czech eccentric Miroslav Tichy – one of my favorite obscure photographers. Miroslav Tichy at SFGate Continue reading
NPR on Steve McCurry and Kodachrome
NPR has a wonderful piece on Steve McCurry and Kodachrome. A little basic, but its a great introduction if you’re not familiar with Steve – or Kodachrome for that matter. Steve McCurry on NPR Continue reading
Underwater Photographer Wes Skiles Dies on Shoot
Some sad news from PDN. National Geographic photographer Wes Skiles died while on a shoot near Palm Beach, Fl. Cause of death is unknown, but it has been reported that Skiles was about to surface for more film, but was … Continue reading
Remembering Curator John Szarkowski
Guardian.co.uk has a great article today remembering MOMA curator John Szarkowski’s legacy and impact on modern photography. Read the article at guardian.co.uk Continue reading
Paul Davis On Printmaking
Paul Davis is a Renaissance man. Bookbinder by trade and photographer by passion he has a nice interview on warwickonline.com. Sometimes I run across some quaint stories and this is no exception… but I like this guy. Says some good … Continue reading
Kenny Rogers
Yep – THAT Kenny Rogers… this is from an article actually about a 50th year upcoming TV special, but has a short blurb about Rogers’ photography. If you haven’t seen his work… he’s pretty good. Photography remains another passion. An … Continue reading