Category Archives: Discussion Topics
I-phoneography, is it photography or art in its own form?
I-phoneography is it photography or art in its own form? Can it or will be, that is the question. It is very difficult to say but, now through the digital age of photography, it has been much easier to develop and manipulate photos. … Continue reading
Skateboarding into Photography
“Gonz & Crankers” – Giovanni Reda Much people never figure or percieve skateboarding to be considered a fine art; but, yet indeed it is! Its a form of self-expression, where extraordinary gravity defying talents are met with blood, sweat and … Continue reading
The Dirty Tricks of Food Photographers
Who have not seen those ADS of famous restaurants presenting delicious mouthwatering food along with some desserts that you can’t resist to? Maybe you are one of those who own a cookbook filled with pictures of the food recipes inside … Continue reading
TRAVEL, ADVENTURE AND TOURISM PHOTOGRAPHER – WORLDWIDE
New Zealand native Chris McLennan has been a professional photographer for over 20 years. Developing stunning images for his numerous international clients; ranging from, travel, culture, landscapes, adventure, wildlife, hotel & resort, spa and food. Skipping across time zones hopping … Continue reading
An Aspiring Photographer’s Outlook
An acquittance and close friend Alberto Vargas an aspiring photographer takes the photography world by storm. At only 19 years of age Alberto Vargas has exhibited photos in Lower Manhattan galleries and traveled the world on photo shoots with commercial … Continue reading
http://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/arth11006400s12/2012/05/17/follow-magnum-photographer-alec-soth-through-ohio/
Even though I said earlier this week that I had posted the last Discussion Topic for the semester, I just wanted to add this to our class blog feed. Â First, thanks to everyone who has been posting very interesting … Continue reading
“Capturing mouth-watering food images for the advertising, editorial and commercial photography market.”
Iris Richardson a food photographer who started her culinary career as a chef apprentice in Germany. She currently resides just outside Philadelphia, shooting photos of what she loves, food. Iris shoots absolutely enticing photos that will grab anyone to their … Continue reading
Discussion Topic: Street Art and Photography
In 2011, the French street artist JR launched a global art project called Inside Out Project that uses photographic images to address issues of social identity.  Everyone is invited to participate.  Individuals or groups send in their black and white photographic portraits … Continue reading
Discussion Topic: Old is New Again with the iPhone-Nina Katchadourian’s airplane bathroom photos
What do you do when you’re stuck on a long plane ride without wi-fi or a good book? If you’re the performance artist Nina Katchadourian, you construct a good photo with airline magazines, sugar packets, or toilet paper, which she … Continue reading
Discussion Topic: The Greatest War Photograph and Capa
At the age of 23, Robert Capa took a photograph that many have labeled the greatest war photograph of all time. Taken during the Spanish Civil War, the renown of Capa’s photograph, Falling Soldier or Death of a Loyalist Soldier, … Continue reading
