Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize Tuesday August 9, 2022
The UK’s National Portrait Gallery has announced the three photographers shortlisted for the Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2022. They are Haneem Christian for the series "Mother and Daughter" and "Rooted," which explore queerness, transness and the importance of chosen family; Clémentine Schneidermann for the series "Laundry Day," which documents the daily life of her neighbor in South Wales during in lockdown; and Alexander Komenda for "Zahid’s Son," a portrait that examines themes of identity in post-Soviet Kyrgyzstan. Read the full Story >>
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David Schonauer Tuesday August 9, 2022
The number of photobook publishing companies has increased dramatically over the past two decades. Before 1999, there were approximately 92 presses compared to over 480 operating in 2021.
Additionally, the desire to publish photobooks among photographers has grown -- as a means of self-promotion and self-expression. The accessibility to design tools and print-on-demand services has
made it so that anyone can publish their work. … Read the full Story >>
CNN Monday August 8, 2022
A French scientist has apologized after tweeting a photo of a slice of chorizo, claiming it was an image of a distant star taken by the James Webb Space Telescope, notes CNN. Étienne Klein, a celebrated physicist and director at France's Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission, shared the image of the spicy Spanish sausage on Twitter last week, saying it was a photo of Proxima Centauri, the nearest star to the Sun. Klein praised the image’s "level of detail.” He later explained, “Well, when it's cocktail hour, cognitive bias seem to find plenty to enjoy... Beware of it.” Read the full Story >>
MY MODERN MET Monday August 8, 2022
Photographer Belinda Richards of Frog Dog Studios seemingly knows how to tap into the psyche’s of her subjects—generally pets, including dogs. “Her photographic expertise is in domesticated animals and digital manipulation, which is best showcased in her portraits of pups. Using her photo skills and creative retouching, she reveals dogs’ expressive faces that are sure to make you smile,” notes My Modern Met, which features insights from Richards on how to capture the “joyful personality” of doggies. PPD’s tip: Food helps. Read the full Story >>
