Tag: “What We Do”
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Why Do People Take Selfies? The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
As a documentary photographer and research psychologist, I’ve observed firsthand how rising social media and smartphone usage has increased the popularity and widespread practice of taking selfies in contemporary society. However, people have been capturing pictures of themselves long before the Internet and smartphones became prevalent. While taking selfies can make people happy, doing so […]
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Say ‘Cheese’: The Psychology Behind ‘Playing Up’ to the Camera
In the age of smartphones and social media, taking photos has become an integral part of our daily lives. Whether it’s a casual selfie, a group shot with friends, or a formal portrait at a wedding, people often strike playful poses or flash a goofy grin when a photographer prompts us with the timeless phrase, […]
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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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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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