“An instance of opposition or contrast between two concepts or two aspects of something; a dualism”. Delving into dualism can lead to all sorts of interpretations depending on their context. I wish to keep it simple -in accordance with the definition above. Every day, I am intrigued by the array of contrasting images that I face.
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The ephemeral geometries of the shadows, sometimes complex, sometimes simple, exert a great fascination on me such as to push me to deepen this topic and create a project (started in 2019) where the shadows are in a sort of dialogue with the scene, able to free the imagination and create surreal and intangible images.
Do you want to ensure you capture all the key moments in your wedding? Or maybe you're a professional photographer who wants to learn some new techniques for wedding photography. In either case, this photography guide is for you. It will list tips on taking great photos during the ceremony and reception and dealing with challenging situations.
"Hong Kong Lines and Patterns" is a street photography series that comes with a fine art aesthetic and the compositional approach of isolating urban subjects, geometric elements and forms fromthe chaotic urban environment of Hong Kong.
After dedicating his last book to pay homage to the Lion, Laurent Baheux invites us to journey through nearly 20 years of unforgettable encounters with the emblematic animal from Africa, the Elephant.
Un-Identidied is a series about the belief in alien species and how people construct their own world and perceptions. The series is based on a personal experience I had at the age of 10 that triggered my passion for the subject and curiosity to understand the psychology behind it.
Photographs of this trend create a reality that does not reflect reality, but prompted by subconscious, characteristics, the expression of unconscious fantasies. Something like unnatural, supernatural and mysterious.
Being a photographer can open your eyes to the wonderful details in life that others pass by every day without really seeing. Taking photos can expose you to new ideas, concepts, places, animals, people, and nature.
When in 2000, the palaeontologist Paul Sereno went to look for new dinosaur bones in the Sahara Desert, he did not expect that he would return from there as an archaeologist. Arriving in the northeast of Niger, Sereno and his colleague’s day after day sifted through the sand of Tener, one of the most inhospitable deserts in the world, which even the nomadic inhabitants of the Sahara call “desert in the desert”.
Segregation by gender has existed in highly conservative communities for years, in order to raise their children in an isolated environment and away from any sort of sexual relations. But in most cases, this only causes sexual suppression and severe disorders in sexual orientation identification.
In 1835, a rebellion broke loose in the lower Amazon Rainforest. Self-liberated Afro-Brazilian slaves took refuge in the remote jungle, where they established new communities called Quilombos! Today they strive to maintain the possession of their lands, and the vibrance of their cultures.
We are honored to present 100 amazing photographers as the winners and finalists of the 2022 Monochromatic awards. According to the criteria of our jury, which has judged all the images from four basic factors: Technique, impact, composition and style.
As a general rule, video production is all about telling a story. Whether it's a corporate video, a wedding video, or even a homemade YouTube clip, the best videos are always those that engage the viewer and leave them wanting more.
Based on a couple of reports that were published relatively recently, it's safe to say that the e-commerce industry is booming and has become very beneficial for various types of businesses, particularly smaller ones.
The Without Words Project was selected and published in our print edition 21. Bootsy Holler is an artist living in Los Angeles, California she is best known for her work as a portraitist, beginning with intimate depictions of herself and her friends at the center of Seattle’s pivotal music scene during the early 1990s.
The Still Life series was selected and published in our print edition 21. Daniela Constantini is a Mexican photographer living in Bern, Switzerland. She graduated Visual Journalism and Documentary Practice program at the International Center of Photography in New York.
Do you appreciate the beauty of art and photography? If so, you're going to love what we have in store for you. In this blog post, we will discuss the world of art photography and how to get started in this exciting genre.
Nothing compares to taking a fantastic picture while on vacation. It's difficult to resist taking a decent picture when you're at one of the most picturesque locations on earth.
"As I See It” is a series that examines and reproduces the fact (according to neurological studies I've read) that our brains, as a survival mechanism, can only process a few things at a time.
We had the honor to interview exclusively with the photographer Demi Cauwenbergh, winner of the Rotterdam Photo Best Exhibition Award. A collection of self-portraits that she have made over the course of 5 years, and it is still ongoing. she started making self-portraits in 2017 as a way to be really personal.
Everyone can benefit from having an active lifestyle. Unfortunately, due to the rise of the internet, few people actually have active hobbies anymore, because they spend their time playing games and using social media.
The drying of paddy is the most important part of making rice from raw paddy. In rural India, poor people still follow the manual process of drying raw paddy before taking those dried paddy into husking mill for milling.
Getting into the jungle takes several days; understanding the rhythm of life of the indigenous communities that live there requires much more. During the months that I spent with them, I had the opportunity to contemplate how life is being woven by the skillful hands of indigenous women who, in each backpack and in each seam, express their sadness, joy, hope and frustration.
Dodho Magazine partnered with GuruShots "The Worlds Greatest Photo Game" in a photo challenge contest titled "Creative Still Life" Over 100,000 photos were submitted.
GuruShots is a platform for people who love taking photos. GuruShots believes that taking photos is an amazing way to express one’s self.
Not Just a Series of Images is a photographic series that is a cross between a sociological field study and a lyrical fine-art project. The images depict subjectivity in visual truth in both the physical remnants of self-extension and intentional representation of altered claims of truth.
This series envisions young children as contemporary society's superheroes. Superheroes have long occupied a central position in American popular culture. Society turns to superhero narratives in times of unrest as a source of hope.
He discovered architectural photography late in life at the age of 30 when he was living in Guangzhou, China. During his numerous trips around the world, he was able to sharpen his vision and define his artistic style.
My photographs are staged narratives in which I scout for locations, dress my friends and family, then photograph them in a manner that refutes reality. I am always chasing ethereal beauty, creating it if it isn’t there, and I like the tension between the magical and the mundane. I use costumes, light, color, movement, and reflective effects for a surreal and metaphysical quality.
Enhanced Human, Artificial Intelligence, Transhumanism, Robotics. Faced with these new technologies announced and fantasized, which bends will our societies take? Will we be able to distinguish between humans, augmented humans and robots?
Created from analogue landscape prints and some new and older self-portrait prints, I began creating this series of diptychs "Torn" shortly after the start of the Ukrainian war. These images are a representation of my own emotional reactions to the unfolding events because of family connections and family history that is tied to Ukraine
Hold Me Tight is my reconciliation with aging. I recently turned 40, and this project has been my version of a midlife crisis. It exists in a state of nostalgic reverie, idealizing my younger days. Those days have slipped away, but I’m not ready to let them go. Through this project, I’m coping with the loss of my youth by reliving it through staged images.
'London's Calling', is a documentary style street photography series dubbed, ‘an ongoing conversation’. Starting in Summer of 2021, the images provide glimpses of London during the end of the first lock down and in the post restriction climate.
The Nikon FM2 is a timeless classic in film photography. Its robust construction, versatile lens mount, and reliable performance have made it a favorite among photographers for over 30 years. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, the FM2 is a camera that will not disappoint.
We had the pleasure to interview the photographer karie Sue. Recent winner of the contest "My favorite space" convened by Viewbug. Karie Sue is an incredible photographer who photographs fantastic places in the united states.
BODY_mass, the series about bodybuilding, and an alternative perception of beauty, so fittingly came as latter. Unable to travel to pursue my other projects, and having spare time on my hands while being in my hometown
After World War II, the whole industry changed. The city of Monza has a rich history of producing this wearable art by hand, but unfortunately, they are the only ones left. The modernization that happened in the '50s led to a decrease in production and by the 70s most of the factories shut down.
Met-esthisis (Μεταίσθηση) in greek means aftersensation. An image (usually a negative image) that persists after stimulation has ceased / a mental image of something previously experienced / an afterimage of a taste / of an experience.
The photographs of dance improvisations, accompanied by the dancers’ own words, trace the resuscitation of the dancers and their practice when, in the absence of colleagues and audiences, they reinvented their relation to their bodies and to the discipline of dance.
Teresa Bandettini was one of the most talented eclectic woman of the XIX century. She was well known as the intellectual dancer due to her captivating and touching extemporization performances.
“My Americana” is a long-term photography essay. Its goal: to create a contemporary view of the people, places or happenings which depict The United States of America.
To me, my mum, 88 years old, is a mirror of her will to rise up in the life and overcome disease. I want to record some moments forever, not only in my mind and heart, but also in a tangible shape.
This series of my photos, which has been captured in a photo book, is nothing more than an attempt to approach human moments that are most often done subconsciously. An effort that continues.
The work “Beginning to die” reflects on the physical and psychological aspects that women go through when their fertility naturally comes to an end. I started this project in 2019 when appeared the first signs that I was entering the climacteric, the period that women go through until they reach menopause, which is actually the last menstrual cycle.
With the rise of social media, more and more people are documenting their travels with photos and sharing them online. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or just embarking on your first trip, taking great travel photos is a fun way to capture memories and share your experiences with friends and family.
Netarhat is known for its scenic beauty and exquisite weather but there is a protest going on for the past 30 years, upon an army field fire range sprouted a long-lasting campaign against relocation and dispossession.
For this series I have documented the life of my postman Frans. From his fifties house and run-up cat Amalia, to his rowing machine and the naps he takes before starting his mail round.
We humans are part on nature but man-made artifacts in vast landscapes may also affects our mind in a different way. All I tried to express how much it attracts us in forms, colors and shapes against a vast mountain landscape of timeless terrain.
Gajan or Shivagajan is a Hindu religious festival celebrated mostly in West Bengal. Gajan spans around a week, starting at the last week of Choitro or Chaitra (last month of Bengali calendar) continuing till the end of the Bengali year with Charak Puja.
