Photography

July 4, 2019

Interview: Wet Plate Photographer Captures Powerful Portraits of Native Americans

Inspired by the great historic photographers of yesteryear, Shane Balkowitsch has focused his artistic practice on taking wet plate photographs. Eschewing modern cameras, the only piece of photography equipment the North Dakotan uses is his wet plate camera. And it's with this technique that he has been able to document the rich local culture of Northern Plains Native Americans.

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June 21, 2019

Hasselblad Announces Its Smallest Medium Format Camera Ever

Hasselblad is allowing photographers to enjoy the quality of its medium format cameras in increasingly small sizes thanks to a new design. When paired with the soon-to-be-released CFV II 50C digital back, the Hasselblad 907X  medium format camera body will provide unparalleled photography quality in a small package. In fact, the 907X  is Hasselblad's smallest medium format camera body ever. The CFV II 50C has a medium format 50-megapixel CMOS sensor (43.8 x 32.9 mm)

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June 20, 2019

Photographer Explores the Quiet Beauty of Venice at Night

During a weekend jaunt of Venice, photographer Thibaud Poirier fell in love with the serenity of the city at night. Entranced by Venice's canals and quiet alleyways, Poirier used his skills in architectural and urban photography to create a memorable series of images. Through his eyes, we see a Venice that is tranquil and still, devoid of the touristic hustle and bustle that often defines this city.

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June 14, 2019

Striking Underwater Portraits Reflect Artist’s Own Mental Health Struggles [Interview]

For decades, artist Barbara Cole has captured dynamic photographs of figures floating underwater. Much more than shimmering studies of her subjects, these images often evoke and explore deeper ideas. This approach is reflected in Surfacing, a series of underwater portraits that aims to “open up a dialogue on mental health.” The photographs featured in Surfacing star women submerged in the ocean.

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