A German photographer and professor was born in 1955 in Leipzig by the name of Andreas Gursky. Video Credit : Southbank Centre You might wonder why this person is phenomenal in his field of expertise. Well, it is undeniable that his educational background has obviously given him the advantage. His methodical approach is quite obvious […]
Imogen Cunningham: A Life Behind the Camera
You can never talk about the history of photography without mentioning the name Imogen Cunningham. The American photographer was best known for her beautiful images of plant life and her sharp attention to detail, and she spent most of her life behind the camera, capturing photographs that still mesmerize audiences to this day. But for […]
Alexey Titarenko: Capturing a Changing World Since 1971
Video credit: The Art of Photography Born in Leningrad (present day Saint Petersburg) in 1962, Alexey Titarenko witnessed significant events in his country and like many others, he documented them through photographs. Photography came early to Alexey. He was nine years old when he began taking pictures and continued to pursue that path, graduating from the […]
4 Celebrities Who Take Photography Seriously
For celebrities, camera clicks and flashes are nothing more than a part of a day’s work. They get photographed so often and are followed by paparazzi everywhere that posing and moving in front the camera has become second nature. But these four celebrities have done more than just shine in front of the limelight. Through […]
Gerda Taro: First Female Wartime Photographer
Gerda Taro would have been 108 today. She is widely regarded as the first female wartime photographer and also the first one to die in action. Gerda Taro’s Beginnings Gerda Taro’s real name was Gerta Pohorylle. She was born in Stuttgart, Germany in 1910. She moved to France in 1933 and while in Paris she […]
Elliott Erwitt: A Documenter of Life’s Absurdities and Ironies
There is a man riding a bicycle on a tree-lined road with a child at the back looking towards the photographer. The image is in black and white and there’s a good chance you’ve seen it reproduced somewhere, maybe a mug, poster, or postcard. This is just one among many of Elliott Erwitt’s best-known works. […]
Sports Photography: Into Marc Aspland’s Eye for Perfect Timings
Bringing the eye right into the heart of the action that unfolds in sports events or tournaments, Marc Aspland is best known as one of the world’s greatest sports photographers. His talent is recognized internationally and is known for creating magical images with his own style and approach. Some photographers may want to capture every […]
The Incomparable Annie Leibovitz
Is there anybody famous that Annie Leibovitz hasn’t photographed? With the abundance of famous people in Hollywood, there might be a few she hasn’t shot a portrait of. But some of the biggest names in showbusiness have had their photograph taken by Leibovitz. Her most famous photographs include a naked Sylvester Stallone in the pose […]
William Eggleston: A Color Photography Legend
The use of color in photography wasn’t widespread in William Eggleston’s time. He, however, was drawn to it. He is credited with making it acceptable to display color photographs in art galleries. His work has been featured in album covers for Big Star (Radio City), Alex Chilton (Like Flies on Sherbert), Primal Scream (Give out […]
Mathieu Stern: The Photographer with a Passion for Odd and Vintage Lenses
Mathieu Stern is fond of experimenting with vintage lenses. His passion for the quirky have landed him on popular photography sites like PetaPixel. It could be said that his love of experimentation has made him famous on the internet as the “Weird Lens Guru.” But more than that, Mathieu is a photographer and filmmaker. Photographic […]
Cristina Mittermeier: Marine Biologist, Photojournalist, Conservationist
If it wasn’t for the college recruiter who talked about what a marine biologist does, Cristina would have pursued a degree in accounting, just like her father. But that was not to be. An interest in the life down below was too strong to resist. After finishing her degree in 1989, Cristina went on to […]
Amanda Cotton – Underwater Photographer and Philanthropist
Amanda Cotton has loved photography every since she was in middle school. That love for the art from became an obsession all throughout high school. The passion for taking photographs that was carved throughout all those years was what led her to the Brooks Institute of Photography in Ventura, California (sadly the famed arts institute […]