“…if you didn’t know any better, you’d probably just completely skip the fact that there is indeed black and white instant film out there.”
An inspiring documentation of the monochrome lifestyle
The Psychology of a Nude Studio Portraiture Photographer (NSFW)
“Look at what has happened on Instagram, look at the selfie world and the increasing amount of pay-per-view sites that photographers and models can make quick cash by selling ‘naughty’ photos online. I want nothing to do with that.”
Andreas Theologitis: “Beyond Dark”
“Maturing in the world of photography I realize that the correct gear helps to create a personal vision.”
Oliver Moosus: The Diversity of the Human Face
“Capturing a person’s life and personality through a photograph is such a wonderful challenge…”
Report: Using the Fujifilm GFX 50S for Studio Portrait Photography
This beastly camera does a fantastic job in the studio.
Dominique Seefeldt: On Creating After Losing the Fear of Studio Flash
My creative influences are widely ranged from the great photographers like Lindbergh, Avedon, Demarchelier, over literature like Paulo Coelho and Charles Bukowski right over to the cinematic world.
Alexander Laurent: Comparing Good Portraiture to a Waltz
Alexander Laurent uses Fujifilm Acros 100 film in the studio.
Jeff Rojas: On Photographing In the Studio And Not Giving Into the Trends (Premium Interview)
“Walking through his gallery made me feel oddly at home.” Jeff Rojas says about Irving Penn’s work.
Thibault Maestracci: Portraiture Inspired by Music
He started to realize that photography and music and both linked via composition, editing, mixing and levels.
How to Work With Portrait Photography Subjects Who Aren’t Models
“I trust you.” is the absolute best thing that a photographer can hear.
How to Shoot Better Urban Geometry Street Photography with Your Phone (Premium)
You just need to be in touch with your inner artist.
Field Report: Urban Geometry Street Photography with the Zeiss 35mm f1.4 Milvus Lens with Fujifilm Acros 100 (Premium)
To say that working with the Zeiss 35mm f1.4 Milvus lens isn’t a dream in many ways is an honest to goodness understatement. The new lens, which was announced earlier last month, is one of the latest options on the market. Zeiss touts the image quality to bt so good that they’re even specifically marketing…
Derek Prospero: Photographing the Soul of a City in Black and White
“All you need is a Metrocard and a curious disposition.”
Pietro Bevilacqua: An Attraction to Forms and Their Union
“It was like getting reborn!” says photographer Pietro Bevilacqua about his photographic journey…
How to Get Your Urban Geometry Street Photography Photo Portfolio Published (Premium)
Let’s pretend for a moment, that you are in a meeting with a millionaire.
Paul Stone: A Photographer in His Own World
“The moment I made a black and white inkjet portrait on an old Epson 1290 was a big moment for me…”
Joshua Cook: Urban Geometry Based on Clean, Straight Lines
Black and white is important to the future of art in the world because everything is always so busy and nobody can concentrate on anything for more than 5 seconds anymore.
NYRoamer: Timeless, Classic, Seductive Black and White Photography (Premium Interview)
“I feel they are timeless, classic, and seductive.” says @NYRoamer on Instagram.
Mastering the Art of Black and White Urban Geometry Photography (Premium)
Urban Geometry is founded on the ideas of Bresson. But to master it, you need to evolve as a photographer and an artist.
Alexander Benz: Discovering Black and White Urban Geometry in NYC
“I often roamed the city at night, always having my camera, a Leica M6 loaded with high speed 3200 ASA film, with me.”