The purpose of this blog
My website says I’ve been a photographer since I was seven years old. Well, here you go! A Polaroid of […]
Jeanloup Sieff
It has been said that versatility is not always such a great thing in that it implies, “jack of all trades; master of none”. The contradiction to that statement is nowhere more evident than that of Jeanloup Sieff‘s work. He worked for the Magnum Agency and was known as a photographer of fashion, portraits, dance, nudes, landscapes, reportage, erotica, and of course, derrieres, for which he devoted an entire book. He was a master of all these realms. Click here to see his official website.
see more posts
For the love of dogs …
Here is one of my favorite compilations: photographs with dogs as part of the subject. I somehow lost all the […]
Philip-Lorca diCorcia
I look at this photograph and have to ask myself, why? Why do I find that a random group of […]
Smokin’ Hot Photography
“Smokin’ Hot Photography” can be interpreted in a few ways, from literally incorporating elements of smoke and fire to creating […]
Irving Penn Masks
Around this time in October of 2009, Irving Penn passed away at the age of 92. Here is a compilation […]
Cameras that don’t operate
Cameras that don’t operate might seem like mere objects, but they can hold significant value in artistic and conceptual photography. […]
Sebastião Salgado
As I put together this collection of images, I am reminded of how small we are in this world. As […]
Illusion of the Year
see more posts Blog The purpose of this blog My website says I’ve been a photographer since I was seven […]
Does anyone remember Flash Cubes?
Kodak Instamatic 104 with Flash Cube see more posts Blog Marc Riboud Disclaimer: This post does not do Marc […]
Patrick Demarchelier
see more posts Blog Philip-Lorca diCorcia I look at this photograph and have to ask myself, why? Why do I […]
Hair & Make-up
Behind every great beauty photographer, is a great hair & make-up stylist. When I first saw this promo piece for Sabrina […]
Cecil Beaton
What I should have done was to put these photographs in chronological order, for then we would see the development […]
Steven Meisel
I am reminded how much laundry is piling up at home. If only it could be so glamorous. Our Latest […]
Helmut Newton Polaroids
Last year, Taschen released a book of Helmut Newton Polaroids. As did many photographers, Newton used Polaroids to test a […]
Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott
Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot imagery is a full on vision. Their work is not just confined to what goes […]
Nick Knight
Nick Knight even makes a cup of coffee look sensual and fashionable. The steam is akin to the haute couture […]
French Photojournalist, Remi Ochlik
Here is the CNN story (by way of photographs and captions) on the recent death of Remi Ochlik who was […]
Contrast affects perception …
Here is an interesting illusion as created by increasing and decreasing contrast. “The Illusion of Sex” (2009 Richard Russell for […]
Daguerreotype
Someone near and dear to me has a birthday this month. Two of his passions are sailing and photography, so […]
National Geographic
I’m not sure if this is a matter of the “decisive moment” or more a matter of scrambling to get […]
2012 World Press Photo Winner
2012 World Press Photo of the Year was won by Samuel Aranda for his photograph of a woman hugging a […]
WW II Kodachrome Photographs
My son sent me a link to Pavel Kosenko’s blog which showcases 4 x 5 Kodachrome photographs from World War […]
When is “substantially similar” a matter of copyright infringement?
There are two articles worth reading on this copyright case: DPreview.com’s, “Similar, but not copied, image found to breach copyright” […]
Election Day … VOTE!
Robert Frank gave us, “The Americans”, a book that was originally issued over 50 years ago. I thought this photograph […]
Timothy Allen
I came upon a BBC site for which photographer, Timothy Allen, kept a blog as he shadowed BBC film crews […]
Photographs from Kazakhstan / Sergei Ivanovich Borisov
Kazakh woman in traditional wedding dress I was looking up something on Kazakhstan and came across these beautiful photographs. The […]
Herbert Ponting
With the recent release of “The Lost Photographs of Captain Scott” (Robert Falcon Scott’s Lost Photographs — click here to […]
A Time & Place for Paparazzi?
This post is not intended to celebrate the paparazzi subculture, but instead to pose the question: if they were relegated […]
Times Square
It is only days away before party goers descend upon Times Square to bring in the New Year. Here is […]
David LaChapelle Sexy Christmas Ad
David LaChapelle is known for his bold and provocative style in photography, often challenging conventional norms and perceptions through his […]
Holiday News
While this is not related to photography, it is related to art and the subject of copyright. To familiarize yourself […]
The Christmas Season …
he Christmas season is a time filled with joy, warmth, and celebration. As a photographer, it’s a wonderful opportunity to […]
Iran Releases U.S. Hikers
Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal were detained in Iran since July 31, 2009, when news reports say they accidentally crossed […]
Veterans Day. THANK YOU to all Veterans past and present.
Veterans Day is a time to honor and express gratitude to the brave men and women who have served in […]
Just because … Henri Cartier-Bresson
I’m posting this just because to look at a Henri Cartier-Bresson image, is to feel good … Our Latest Blogs […]
Pieter Hugo
Sometimes, if an image is successful, it needs no words, but also, no analytics or criticism. For the REALLY successful […]
The ultimate voyeur? Peeping Tom?
Update: 8/7/2013 Judge Dismisses Privacy Lawsuit Arne Svenson’s series entitled, The Neighbors is creating new controversy. Click on the link […]
Arthur Leipzig
The two photographs above, Subway Sleepers and Wall Street Subway, remind me of the way that Jacques Lartigue saw the […]
These are not selfies!
These are not selfies! They are self-portraits, with the exception that some are just photographs of photographers with cameras – […]
Jeanloup Sieff
It has been said that versatility is not always such a great thing in that it implies, “jack of all […]
David Doubilet
I realize I am LONG overdue in posting! I also realize that I have not done (so far as I […]
Jacques Henri Lartigue
I have always said that Lartigue’s work was that as seen through a child’s eyes and indeed that is what […]
Jill Greenberg
I just read of the remarkable discovery of a new species of monkey and it prompted me to think of […]
Photograph of Painting of Camera
Photograph of a painting of a camera by, miniaturist: Lorraine Loots I prefer this site above (versus her own homepage) […]
A synonym for awe-inspiring: JAVIER ARCENILLAS
I have many heroes in the world of photography. But, once you see Javier Arcenillas‘s work, you would have to […]
The Pirelli Calendar
The coveted Pirelli calendar has it’s match! Well, almost. I know that is hard to believe, but for every Yin […]
Nick Brandt and the story of Qumquat
I have posted on Nick Brandt‘s work before, but it would never be enough for me. This time I am […]
Working Dogs
I have two German Shepherd dogs (one a purebred and one a mix) and I delight in understanding their make-up. […]
Joan Rivers …
It has been a long while since I posted … and this gave me reason to get back to it. […]
Andre de Dienes
Andres de Dienes, while best known for his glamour portraits of Hollywood legends and in particular, his photographs of Marilyn […]
What Camera is This …………….. with Brigitte Bardot
For this post, I decided to pair the subjects of cameras and Brigitte Bardot – a love I have for […]
Graciela Iturbide
I have to admit, I didn’t know of Graciela Iturbide‘s work until I did a Google search for iguanas. I”m […]
Tilt-Shift Photography
I guess my subsequent post led me to this one. I am going to have to look this up but […]
Hamburger, Hamburger
The concept of “Hamburger, Hamburger” invites us to delve into the playful and creative side of culinary art and photography. […]
scale, perspective, depth … This is a repost for Eiffel Tower’s 125th Anniversary
Richard Avedon (1959) I had posted this photograph (above) previously and explained that this was a matter of Genius x […]
A Halloween Compilation …
This could go on forever … I didn’t include vintage photographs, at least not Victorian ones or the ones with […]
Then & Now / Berenice Abbott & Marc Yankus
“If it is to be utterly honest and direct, it should be related to the pulse of the times – […]
André Kertész
Kertész’s photography at first glance is understated, sometimes playful, sometimes ordinary, but upon further inspection, it is as if it […]
Erotica Meets Fashion
Did Helmut Newton do it first? (See my posts on Helmut Newton by clicking on his name in the left […]
How far does Jill Greenberg go to get a shot?
Here is an editorial about the controversy re: Jill Greenberg’s series, “End Times”, 2006 that still is talked about long […]
What camera is this?
Thank you @RubenBensimon for the info: This shot was taken of Robert Plant holding a Nikon F with Photomic FTN […]
God bless & protect these innocent lives …
It is with the deepest sadness that I write this post. This post is not about photography, although I am […]
Wistful Thinking
Today I looked at the work of André Kertész. Today I also am working on a submission for my stock […]
romantic, vulnerable, radiant, sensual
These words capture the essence of what many seek to express and experience on Valentine’s Day. They evoke a range […]
Here’s to Hollywood! / Annie Leibovitz
Tonight is a night I look forward to and I’m not sure if it’s for the red carpet or the […]
Lennart Nilsson
A Life Magazine photographer from 1965-1972, Lennart Nilsson was recognized for his microscopic photography of the human body and in […]
Turtle Wax
Believe it or not, this photograph was taken at the London Zoo in 1946. (Photographer unknown.) Turtle Wax, Inc., was […]
Objectification
Objectification as a revealing of the soul. Fashion imagery is less about portraying a person and more about mood and […]
Quentin Shih
“The Stranger in the Glass Box” is a series of photographs that Quentin Shih created for Christian Dior. Our Latest […]
equally evocative
Photo credits: Ellen von Unwerth Steven Meisel see more posts Blog Marc Riboud Disclaimer: This post does not do Marc […]
Presidents’ Day
A Daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln in 1846, as photographed by Nicholas H. Shepherd, a law student who worked in Lincoln’s […]
Valentine’s Day
The heart-shaped reef near the archipelago of Whitsunday Island which falls within the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of […]
Two more days until Valentine’s Day!
That’s right! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. It’s a wonderful time to celebrate love and appreciation for those […]
Homage to love …
“Homage to love” evokes a powerful sentiment that can be beautifully expressed through various artistic mediums, including photography. This is […]
Alberto Giacometti’s L’Homme Qui Marche I
In the news today, a record art sale by Sotheby’s: Alberto Giacometti’s L’Homme Qui Marche I, a bronze sculpture from […]
Calvin Klein
Film actor and model, Kellan Lutz is slated to be the next Calvin Klein men’s underwear model, following in the […]
Jill Freedman
“Genius” was the word that came to mind when looking through Jill Freedman‘s series entitled, “Jill’s Dogs”. I will include […]
Transformation
What I like about this shot by Clark Little, a photographer who gained notoriety for his images of the Hawaiian […]
A view of the moon
I’m told this is what is left of the Wolf Moon. I think this is night 3. I wish I […]
Calvin Klein
Film actor and model, Kellan Lutz is slated to be the next Calvin Klein men’s underwear model, following in the […]
shrouded in mystery
The Lovers, a painting of 1928 by René Magritte inspired this post as you can see from the featured image. […]
Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin
You see? Not all museums are boring. see more posts Blog Marc Riboud Disclaimer: This post does not do Marc […]
Guy Bourdin
My first introduction to Guy Bourdin and probably a notable reference for many photographers is that of his Charles Jourdan […]
Richard Avedon
When I was in art school attempting fashion photography (since I was convinced I would be a fashion photographer, so […]
The camera does not take pictures
And so goes the age old misconception that great imagery is based solely on the type of camera you have, […]
Maybe Photoshop would be easier and cheaper?
Heidi Montag says she underwent a startling ten plastic surgery procedures. “For the past three years, I’ve thought about what […]
Technique is not art.
I’ve been of the mind to say that technique is not art. We create art by means of employing technique, […]
Frank Hurley
Frank Hurley was the photographer who documented Ernest Shackleton’s Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition that set out in 1914. To say I […]
Sebastião Salgado / “Salt of the Earth”
Salt of the Earth Trailer : I finally got to see the documentary film chronicling Sebastião Salgado’s work and his […]
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery?
Painting by Gerhard Richter, 1966 Digital Photograph by Michael Somoroff, 2004 I don’t know; what do you think? It might […]
In honor of Veteran’s Day …
Photograph of General Dwight D. Eisenhower speaking to paratroopers before they are to be dropped behind enemy lines at Normandy […]
War Photography
“I hope to stay unemployed as a war photographer ’til the end of my life.” —Robert Capa see more posts […]
Nick Brandt / making it your own
You’ve seen one photograph of a lion, and well, you’ve probably seen it a million times — it is pretty […]
Here is a fun little piece brewed up by Bunny Yeager
Bunny Yeager was a renowned photographer known for her work in pin-up photography, particularly in the mid-20th century. Her photography […]
Happy Halloween!
This is one of my hand-colored photographs which started as a black & white shot (and the intention of hand […]
Multiples …
Photographs representing the theme of multiples… Photo credits (in alphabetical order by first name–apologies for that as I previously specified […]
In the spirit of Halloween …
These baby bats were rescued by the Australian Bat Clinic after a violent storm threw hundreds of them to the […]
the power of a photograph
Immediately after Meghan McCain (daughter of Presidential hopeful, John McCain) posted a self portrait on Twitter, the nation went abuzz […]
Depth & Dimension by Henri Cartier-Bresson
Our Latest Blogs 11 Jun Blog usamasaeed219 depth & dimension Read More 11 Jun Blog usamasaeed219 Homage to Nurses Being […]
Homage to Nurses
Being as it is National Nurses Week – beginning on 6 May and ending on 12 May, the birthday of […]
autumn indulgence
For fall enthusiasts and Ansel Adams aficionados, you can pick this up at Christie’s auction house for somewhere between $9,000 […]
The Masters / Helmut Newton, Irving Penn, Richard Avedon
These are but three of the masters. Helmut Newton (with Alice Springs, his wife, to the right), Irving Penn, and […]
What better day than today to launch my new site?
I’m big on omens and since the Yankees just made it into the World Series, what better time to go […]
“Here’s lookin’ at ya …”
Classic Hollywood! (Photographers unknown) see more posts Blog Marc Riboud Disclaimer: This post does not do Marc Riboud justice! There […]
classic and classy — an iconic image by Horst
Our Latest Blogs 11 Jun Blog usamasaeed219 classic and classy Read More 11 Jun Blog usamasaeed219 Irving Penn passed away […]
Irving Penn passed away today at age 92. : (
Our Latest Blogs 11 Jun Blog usamasaeed219 Irving Penn passed away today at age 92. : ( Read More 11 […]
MAGNUM LANDSCAPE
This is one of the most beautiful books you will ever see. I’m using the Amazon link because it shows […]
© Irving Penn
Our Latest Blogs 11 Jun Blog usamasaeed219 © Irving Penn Read More 11 Jun Blog usamasaeed219 too close to it […]
too close to it
Part of me wanted to include this shot on my current website but then the other part of me said: […]
Marco Breuer
I can just sit and stare at his work for long periods of time and feel gratification. I never tire […]
Julius Shulman
Starting with art and then setting out to document it would seem like an advantage of sorts, even cheating, but […]
Cropping as an after-thought …
Full-frame versus cropping — to be or not to be. To “be” is to shoot full-frame. “Not to be” would […]
Good Humor
Photographer unknown see more posts Blog Marc Riboud Disclaimer: This post does not do Marc Riboud justice! There is the […]
Lothar Osterburg & his photogravures
Our Latest Blogs 11 Jun Blog usamasaeed219 Good Humor Read More 11 Jun Blog usamasaeed219 Lothar Osterburg & his photogravures […]
go for the OUTRAGEOUS
That phrase has stuck with me ever since a seminar professor explained that it was the thing to do. You […]
anthropology
Just as genes are not jeans, so too was Claude Lévi-Strauss of no relation to Levi Strauss. The Associated Press […]
Amaryllis Triptych
The Amaryllis my aunt gave me is now onto its second gigantic bloom. You basically cannot get a bad shot. […]
“Art is everywhere, except it has to pass through a creative mind.”
Art is everywhere, except it has to pass through a creative mind.” This quote beautifully captures the essence of creativity […]
Whitney Houston 1963-2012
Whitney Houston, one of the greatest voices of all time, left an indelible mark on the music industry and the […]
Marc Riboud
This post does not do Marc Riboud justice! There is the Pentagon March shot of 1967 (seen at the end […]
Bleeding Hearts
This is one of my photographs which I’m posting today because the Bleeding Hearts in my garden are magnificent, prolific, […]
Imogen Cunningham
Probably one of Imogen Cunningham‘s most renowned photographs is that of the Magnolia Blossom, shot in 1925. Magnolias, along with […]
And before there was Photoshop, there was Jan Saudek …
The manipulation of images began long before the advent of Photoshop and digital imaging. One of my favorite photographers,Jan Saudek, […]
Nancy Davidson
It was Nancy Davidson’s inflatable sculptures that first caught my eye. I instantly became an admirer, what with her ability […]
Andrew Eccles and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
I am thrilled to say that in exactly one month, I will be seeing the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater perform. Since […]
Valentine’s Day Fashions
Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love, and what better way to express that than through fashion. Photo credits (in […]
