Photographers have been stereotyped for quite a long time. Usually carrying more than one camera, sort of chubby and always wearing a vest or a quirky hat. …

Here, the main goal is to establish a more solid concept for each genre and leave us with a clear understanding of what documentary photography and photojournalism are and are not. The line that divides both genres has become extremely thin for people who are not plugged into photography. …

Film photography has become quite popular in recent years, so popular that even obsolete products, new 35mm cameras, and even film factories are once again seeing the light. Personally, I have found film photography to be a great school for slowing my pace, and therapeutic. My main genre is street…

Jim Casper says in this book, “The language of photography continues to get more interesting and more complex as it becomes the most universal medium of communication worldwide.” This may be the most compelling statement about photography I’ve ever read. Etymologically, photography means not so much “drawing with light”, but…

I have gained some new insights into man through having looked deeply at nature. Hiroshi Sugimoto As someone from the West, I find Japanese photography extremely intriguing. Japan has been known for having a rich culture, and photography by Japanese people is no exception. …

The storytelling nature of photography is no secret. It has been used for a century to narrate stories in a very peculiar and effective way. Narrative photographic projects have great power, and regardless of the level of experience and maturity of the photographer, they are very appealing. Photographic essays invite…

If you’re into landscapes, then sooner or later, the history of landscape photography is something that is going to take your interest as the evolution of the craft becomes relevant to your style. Landscapes have fascinated humanity since way before photography and the painting tradition is good evidence of that…

Photography is the ultimate tool for capturing our surroundings with a realistic approach. Due to its nature as evidence, it has impacted the way we remember things from our past. From global-scale events to domestic and familiar occurrences, photography has shaped the way we remember things. Photography Changes History and…

I don’t like referring to photographers as amateurs or professionals, I would rather say that they are either passionate or not. You can hire a professional photographer (which makes a living only thanks to photography) that performs quite bland and without passion. …