A historian has revealed how he uncovered a “selfie” photograph that was taken in the U.S. in the 1850s. According to a report by WZZM 13 on Your Side News, GF Korreck, a historian and member of the Grand Rapids Historical Commission, discovered a detail that reveals how a 19th-century photograph is actually a “selfie.” … Read more
The 135mm focal length is one of my favorite portrait ranges due to its compressed rendering of people’s faces, as well as lending itself to stunningly dramatic full-body environmental portraits. Last year saw the release of two new 135mm lenses, one each from Canon and Nikon. Take into account the venerable Sony 135mm G Master … Read more
It’s no secret that most photography equipment is expensive and typically highly specialized. But that doesn’t always need to be the case. In the above video from Adorama, photographer Gavin Hoey walks viewers through how to create studio portraits using a simple sheet of cardboard and some studio lights. Many photographers are drowning in boxes … Read more
Center: The J. Paul Getty Museum. Right and Left: National Gallery of Art, Washington, Gift of Daniel Greenberg and Susan Steinhauser. The image is iconic. A mother, surrounded by her children brings a hand to her face. A look of worry clouds her visage. This transcendent image, along with other works by its photographer, Dorothea … Read more