Photography
This page includes blog posts about photography: the art & practice of taking pictures. Themes include techniques, styles & genres and post-processing.
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Sotheby’s Freddie Mercury Exhibition: An Inside Look
In September 2023, Sotheby’s London presented Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own. This auction was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore and bid on a global icon’s stage costumes, personal belongings, music memorabilia and art collection. Moreover, a month-long public exhibition preceded the series of auctions, giving visitors access to the legendary Queen frontman’s artefacts […]
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Elliott Erwitt “Personal Best” Photo Exhibition, Venice
Elliott Erwitt is a French-born American photographer best known for his iconic black-and-white images that capture candid moments and everyday life with humour and sensitivity. He’s a part of Magnum Photos, whose members document many of the world’s major events and personalities. In 2012, a retrospective photo exhibition of his work, Elliott Erwitt: Personal Best, […]
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Kodak Tri-X 400: The Best Black & White Film Ever Made?
Kodak Tri-X 400 black & white film is one of the most iconic and beloved monochrome films in the history of photography. Introduced in the 1940s, it has a long and storied history. And countless well-known photojournalists and street photographers have and still use it. It gained popularity for its fine grain, excellent contrast, and […]
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Instant Photography at the City of Colours Street Art Festival
The City of Colours Street Art Festival happens annually in Digbeth, Birmingham, UK. It celebrates street art and graffiti and brings together local and international artists to create new works on the walls and buildings of Digbeth. Below is some instant photography of the City of Colours Street Art Festival I took in 2016 using […]
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Once There Was Fuji FP-100C: Instant Photography of Sussex
Instant photography has experienced a resurgence in popularity among young people in recent years. While digital photography dominates the mainstream, many young people have rediscovered instant film’s charm and unique qualities. The tangible nature of the medium, the unpredictability of results, and the nostalgia associated with it have all contributed to its appeal. Below is […]
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