Lewis Hine: Photographing For Social Reform

Learn how this visionary used photography as a documentary tool in order to effect change

By Amy Touchette

“Glass works. Midnight. Indiana.” by Lewis W. Hine. Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, National Child Labor Committee Collection. [LC-DIG-nclc-01151] One of the many remarkable powers of photography is that it can be used to right social injustices. American photographer and social reformer Lewis Hine (September... Read more

Preparing For Portfolio Reviews: Words Of Wisdom From Michael Foley, Part 2

Learn what distinguished gallery owner Michael Foley considers important in a portfolio review

By Amy Touchette

Michael Foley, School of Visual Arts, MPS Digital Photography Critique Class Everyone knows it’s all about who you know. But how do you facilitate meeting people, outside of personal contacts and chance encounters at industry events? The answer is: You attend portfolio reviews. I continued my conversation with Michael Foley, owner of Foley Gallery... Read more

Using A Telephoto Lens To Get A Wide-Angle Shot

Don't discount the ability to get a wide composition simply because you have a long lens mounted on your camera

Brian Matiash

A few evenings ago, I was sitting at my computer when I looked outside and realized that the sunset was going to be especially beautiful. According to Siri, I had about an hour before the sun would set, which meant that I had to be in my Jeep within 5 minutes if I were to have any hope of finding a suitable location to shoot. It also meant that I had... Read more

How to Get Gallery Representation: Words of Wisdom from Michael Foley, Part 1

Learn what this distinguished gallery owner looks for when he considers representing a photographer

By Amy Touchette

“Untitled (Anthurium),” by Martin Klimas Developing a genuine, solid relationship with a gallerist is so elusive. Just how does it go down exactly? As a former participant in his study center, the Exhibition Lab, and a long-time colleague, I looked to Michael Foley, owner of Foley Gallery in New York City, to spell it out: Amy Touchette: What kind... Read more

In Pursuit Of Happiness: On Photographer Saul Leiter

The film “In No Great Hurry” is a wonderful portrait of a pioneer color photographer

By Amy Touchette

Ever wonder what would happen if you let go of pursuing professional acclaim and instead just photographed the beauty in the world? Pioneer color photographer Saul Leiter did just that, spending his life humbled by the world, shunning fame and attention, in search of what made him happy. And—lucky for us—a few short years before his death in 2013,... Read more

Anatomy Of A Photo: Shooting In Low Light

Sony a7R III | Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 1/13 sec. at f/5.6; ISO 1600 December 16, 2017 Tokyo, Japan Back in my early days of shooting with a DSLR camera, I’d cringe at the thought of having to bump up the ISO to compensate for low light environments. The resulting image would be in noise city, Read more…

Brian Matiash

The Cinematic Power Of Little Cameras

This tiny device has a 3-axis gimbal and can record 4K video at 60 fps

Brian Matiash

On one hand, it’s hard to believe all the creative opportunities that photographers and videographers have with today’s devices, especially with ones that can easily fit in your pocket. Admittedly, I’m a bit obsessed with the DJI Osmo Pocket and have been using it for most of 2019 to film little stock snippets and B-Roll clips. The fact that such... Read more

Engaging Viewers Using The Power Of Suggestion

Learn how Jennifer McClure uses suggestion to engage her audience

By Amy Touchette

“Untitled” by Jennifer McClure When we look at our own pictures, a flood of memories and emotions present themselves. Where, why, when and how the image was created, as well as our connection to the subject(s) portrayed, completely color our reaction to the image. This is the chief reason we’re often the worst editors of our own work. As... Read more

How Photographers Stay Productive And Inspired

Use these tips to keep your creative spark alive

By Amy Touchette

Anyone in the photo industry will tell you that pursuing personal work is a key step to evolving and flourishing professionally, no matter what stage of your career. Such advice may sound obvious, but it’s easy to lose focus. Consider the following scenario: If you’re always capturing someone else’s vision, you’re in danger of losing your own.... Read more

The National Geographic “Photo Ark: An Exhibition” By Joel Sartore

The exhibition documents every species in the world’s zoos and wildlife sanctuaries

By Amy Touchette

A New York weasel, Mustela frenata noveboracensis, at the John Ball Zoo. More than a decade ago, National Geographic photographer, Fellow, and 2018 Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the year Joel Sartore set out to achieve a very ambitious, righteous goal: to create a photo archive of every single species in the world’s zoos and sanctuaries in... Read more

Tips For Photographing Cuba, Part 1

Planning a trip to Cuba? Here are some travel photography tips to consider if you find yourself in this beautiful country.

Brian Matiash

One of my favorite countries to visit is Cuba. Pound for pound, that country offers so much culture and beauty, especially when it comes to travel photography. It’s a country that hits each of the five senses, and there’s so much to take in that it can be overwhelming. That’s why I’d like to share these travel tips to consider if you find... Read more

On Straight Photography: Analyzing Photographer Paul Graham’s “The Unreasonable Apple”

Find out why Paul Graham’s talk is such an important one for all photographers

By Amy Touchette

In the arts, there are few things less misunderstood than the making of straight photography. When a photograph made from real life is successful, it always appears to the viewer as if it were made as the result of a stroke of luck. Maybe luck is something we could entertain if it weren’t for the fact that there are so many photographers out there... Read more

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