Inspirational Photographers
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It’s a good idea to expose yourself to the works of other photographers, especially the better ones, and that’s what I’ve always tried to do. A few years back, I made an effort to view at least 3000 images a week, from as many different photographers as possible. As time went by, I noticed that I could scan images faster, and my mind formed what I can only… (more) |
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We all have areas of photography which appeal to us more, and I’ve already mentioned that black and white photography is a favorite of mine. I’ve been scouring the Internet for good black and white photography sites for some time, and in one… (more) |
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Mitchell Kanashkevich’s photos have a way of grabbing your attention. What captivates me are the expressions, particularly the eyes, of his subjects, people from cultures different than my own. For others, it may be his effective use of light to create the illusion of… (more) |
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I fell in love with Dmitry (aka Dima) Zverev’s black and white work the first time I saw it, and that was when I highlighted the city-photos.org site. Dima, a member of the Union of Russian Photoartists, possesses natural talent in abundance, which is readily apparent when you peruse his extensive… (more) |
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Wow! That was my reaction when I first came across Paul Marcellini’s work. I believe what caught my eye initially was the lighting, which has a very pleasing quality reminiscent of paintings I’ve seen. So it wasn’t a surprise to learn that Paul painted during his high school years. He only switched… (more) |
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In a world obsessed with everything digital, Ian Cameron still captures the beauty of nature with film. That’s right, film. And it’s hard to argue against it when you see the beautiful works of art Ian has been able to create. His galleries are… (more) |
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I stumbled upon Chikku Baiju’s work when his black and white photo, Scary desert, was highlighted on EarthShots.org. This photo, plus the fact that Chikku is only nineteen years old, piqued my interest in his photography. I was… (more) |
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I was originally introduced to the work of Harold Davis when I read and reviewed his book Creative Black and White: Digital Photography Tips and Techniques. Harold is a prolific, award-winning photographer and the author of more than 30 books. I am amazed by the sheer volume of quality work he produces. My hunch is that, unlike the rest of us, he requires no sleep. My belief is supported by the fact that night photography… (more) |
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The first in this series is award-winning Jessica Jenney, a photographer with an artist’s eye. I find her work not only lovely, but emotive as well. Her photographs evoke feelings of an idyllic, enchanted world found only in storybooks. She’s a visual alchemist, turning photos, textures, and filters… (more) |