Hot House Hybrids
In layered compositions that hover somewhere between the mediums of photography, collage, and painting, artist Jenee Mateer allows chance pollination, evolution and the interplay of control and chaos to reveal a connection between gardening and making art. Playing with the metaphorical connection between flowers and the female or feminine she celebrates a diverse group of women, transformed and unified by bold color, pattern and botanical forms, re-affirming our connection to the natural world.
Paris - France
Dear reader, Thank you very much for purchasing this photobook. My name is Vojtech Zalcik and I have been taking photographs for over 20 years. I am a Czech photographer, based in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. This color photobook offers my personal view on what to see in Paris, the capital of France. Whether you like the iconic Eiffel Tower, take a walk up the Montmartre hill to visit the Basilica of Sacre Coeur, visit the Arc de Triomphe, shop on the Avenue des Champs Elysees, see the Louvre Museum, visit the show in the cabaret Moulin Rouge, see the view of Paris from the top of Tour Montparnasse or go to the financial quarter La Defense, take a walk around the Place de la Concorde, visit Centre Georges Pompidou or relax along the Seine river, you may find the inspiration inside.Merci!With best regards, Vojtech Zalcikwww.vojtechzalcik.com
The Friedman Archives Guide to Sony's A7C II and A7CR (B&W Edition)
Gary has been writing ebooks on the Sony cameras ever since Sony bought Minolta (!), and he's known for making this very capable but complex camera very easy to understand and to use. Every feature is explained in clear detail, his own personal camera settings are shared, and he even explains WHY you'd want to invoke a given feature. Learn from a pro and get the most out of this impressive piece of engineering!
Picture Perfect Poems
Jim Wyman is the last full-time resident on a one-lane, dirt, dead-end road at the tip of a long peninsula in the middle of a very large lake in northern Vermont. He was born and raised in the foothills of the Longfellow Range of the Appalachian Mountains in western Maine. Never having lived more than 50 miles away from 45 degrees north latitude, he has grown to appreciate the texture of the woods, fields, and hills of Northern New England, and the myriad of colors-ranging from the cold black and white of winter to the light-filled prism of a hardwood forest in fall. In an effort to capture and share his mind's eye view of this beauty, Jim studied film photography and quickly realized he was allergic to darkroom chemicals. Then came digital photography. As a published poet, Jim admired the work of Ann Atwood and her gift for combining poetry with photography. It was then he began to experiment with the possibility of blending his poetry with his photography using digital photographic applications and techniques. His intention was to meld the visual impact of New England landscape photography with the mind's eye view-the poem. This book is the result of his efforts.
Prague - Czech Republic
Dear reader, Thank you very much for purchasing this photobook. My name is Vojtech Zalcik and I am a Czech photographer. I have been taking photographs for over 20 years. This color photobook offers my personal view on what to see in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. The major places to visit include the Prague Castle (Hradcany), Charles Bridge (Karluv most), Old Town Square (Staromestske namesti) with the Prague astronomical clock (Orloj), Mala Strana (Lesser Town), Vaclavske namesti (Wenceslas Square), Vysehrad Castle, or the Petrin hill. The book contains 244 color photographs with subtitles and I hope that you will find the insipiration for your visit inside. Thank you! With best regards, Vojtech Zalcik
Portraits in Life and Death
Portraits in Life and Death is the only book of photographs published by Peter Hujar during his lifetime. The twenty-nine portraits of creative people--ranging from William Burroughs, Susan Sontag, and John Waters to Larry Ree, founder of the Trocadero Gloxinia Ballet Company, and T.C. (whose identity is unclear)--possess a haunting beauty and degree of psychological examination that is both offbeat and riveting. Following the portraits come eleven images that can only be described as devastating: pictures of semi-preserved, clothed bodies of nineteenth-century Sicilians found in the arid catacombs beneath a church in Palermo. There is no necessary connection in the photographs themselves or between the two sections of the book, yet the pictorial progression from life to death is an emblem of the journey we all take. The living subjects seem to be meditating on the mortality that is limned with such profound effect in the catacomb pictures. In different ways, both groups of images speak to the basic fears and emotions that we carry with us, somewhere beyond our consciousness. After viewing this extraordinary book, it is almost impossible not to make those connections and interpretations or be moved by Hujar's consistent ability to convey what appears to be the inner spirit of his subjects. Even so, an air of nonchalance, even gaiety, hovers over the photographs. The book is odd, oblique, sometimes opaque, and certainly deeply felt; but it sticks to the mind like a burr. It will be noticed. Once seen, it cannot be forgotten.
Penguins - Going Deeper with Jason George
Welcome to 'Going Deeper with Jason George' the book series that goes along with his YouTube series by the same name where you can be a part of some of Jason's amazing adventures with these beautiful creatures to add more to the story. Jason's goal with this series is to take you deeper into the animal kingdom with each book focusing on a specific animal and his personal experiences with them. Jason hopes that you join him on his journey through the world of penguins! As he goes deeper and shares some of his favourite photos and stories of his encounters with these majestic creatures. See them on sand and grass, meet a colony, see a baby being fed, and their eggs. Learn a bit about young penguins and their feathers, plus learn about the time Jason saved a penguin.There are also challenges, questions, and colouring activities included in this book along with virtual videos of different penguins and so many other beautiful creatures found on this planet. I hope you enjoy the pictures and the stories behind my pictures. There are videos on his YouTube Channel to watch his experiences with penguins and other animals!
Picturing the Ottoman Armenian World
The Armenian contribution to Ottoman photography is supposedly well known, with histories documenting the famous Ottoman Armenian-run studios of the imperial capital that produced Orientalist visions for tourists and images of modernity for a domestic elite. Neglected, however, have been the practitioners of the eastern provinces where the majority of Ottoman Armenians were to be found, with the result that their role in the medium has been obscured and wider Armenian history and experience distorted. Photography in the Ottoman East was grounded in very different concerns, with the work of studios rooted in the seismic social, political and cultural shifts that reshaped the region and Armenian lives during the empire's last decades. The first study of its kind, this book examines photographic activity in three sites on the Armenian plateau: Erzurum, Harput and Van. Arguing that local photographic practices were marked by the dominant activities and movements of these places, it describes a medium bound up in educational endeavours, mass migration and revolutionary politics. The camera both responded to and became the instrument of these phenomena. Light is shone on previously unknown practitioners and, more vitally, a perspective gained on the communities that they served. The book suggests that by contemplating the ways in which photographs were made, used, circulated and seen, we might form a picture of the Ottoman Armenian world.
We the Spirits
Photographer Jason Gardner travelled across 15 countries to document traditional Carnival in its myriad of manifestations. Seeking out villages and towns where festivals are at their most folkloric or least visited by outsiders, Gardner collaborated with ethnographers and local experts to engage with and understand each festival. A selection of his vast archive of photographs made over a period of 15 years will be published in We the Spirits. Collectively, his images dispel stereotypes of Carnival and illustrate the complex diversity of local customs united by universal themes.
Barbie(tm): The World Tour
For the press tour following the record-breaking release of Greta Gerwig's award-winning, acclaimed Barbie movie, producer and star Margot Robbie and her stylist Andrew Mukamal immersed themselves in some of Barbie's most iconic outfits and curated vintage pieces, then approached designers, from Giorgio Armani to Donatella Versace, to create looks inspired by the doll-size originals. Many of these looks were not seen as the official Barbie press tour was cut short--so Margot and Andrew worked with renowned fashion photographer Craig McDean to shoot her in the looks exactly as they were curated: Schiaparelli in Los Angeles, Vivienne Westwood in London, vintage Chanel with matching Steamline luggage at the airport, and beyond. Accompanying McDean's sumptuous photography are original Barbie dolls from the period, a treasure trove of rare materials from Mattel's Barbie fashion archives, and the designers' sketches and Polaroids from fittings, layered into evocative collages by Fabien Baron, who conceived and produced the shoots and art-directed the book. With text by Margot Robbie and Andrew Mukamal, as well as handwritten contributions from the designers behind the looks (from Olivier Rousteing and Michelle Ochs to Manolo Blahnik and Jeremy Scott), this unique book blends the serious chic of high fashion with the serious fun of Barbie world--the dolls, the history, and the style that have captured imaginations for 65 years. BARBIE(TM) and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel. (c)2024 Mattel.
water moves
If photos are messages, then Hans Fahrmeyer is one of the most prolificmessengers of today and of classic times. From his apprentice days oflearning his photography craft in the lost art of darkroom developing, youknow this man wrestle more out of an image than most emerging and longtime photographers. It's his use of lens, light, experience and passionwhich massages his images to an unexpected portrayal.But Mr. Fahrmeyer is also part sociologist, psychologist, comedian and lifecoach. Watching him in the studio or on location, he can either be the flyon the wall when he has to be, or the sorcerer, pulling out the best of thetalent in front of his lens.His latest book, Water Moves, is an illuminating dance of beautiful maleimages married with mirrors, water, sensuality and balance. There's ablend of powerful images with technical insight. The images becomeforceful yet arresting. He has produced a collection that mixes thecasualness of the snapshot with the artistry of classical photographer.His subjects capture the eye for their immediacy, beauty, and movement.His three previous books (Colors of Men, Between Men and Women, andBetween Men) reflect his stylization. But the new images in Water Movesare even more lively and stronger then the earlier ones. The photos are atimeless provocation as Hans demonstrates the gravity of his models intoan art form. Fahrmeyer's use of beautiful muscled men weaves with thereflective properties of water to create memorable masterpieces.Water Moves makes one yearn for an encore. In cinema, we know by thelast scene, there's a sequel planned. By the time you get to the last page, you're hoping for the release of more from Hans Fahrmeyer. Well done.
Every Flower Has Its Place
Embark on an enchanting journey of artistic innovation in Every Flower Has Its Place. Acclaimed floral artist Graham King takes you on a visual odyssey to intriguing and uncommon settings, where he brings to life his extraordinary floral arrangements. Captured in striking detail by professional photographer Stephen Barney, each composition showcases the rich textures and exquisite craftsmanship that are King's signature style. Page after page, allow yourself to be inspired and captivated by the endless possibilities of floral design when blended with unconventional crafting techniques. This book isn't merely a collection of images, it's an invitation to explore your own creative landscape, guided by the breathtaking work of a master artist.
Every Flower Has Its Place
Embark on an enchanting journey of artistic innovation in Every Flower Has Its Place. Acclaimed floral artist Graham King takes you on a visual odyssey to intriguing and uncommon settings, where he brings to life his extraordinary floral arrangements. Captured in striking detail by professional photographer Stephen Barney, each composition showcases the rich textures and exquisite craftsmanship that are King's signature style. Page after page, allow yourself to be inspired and captivated by the endless possibilities of floral design when blended with unconventional crafting techniques. This book isn't merely a collection of images, it's an invitation to explore your own creative landscape, guided by the breathtaking work of a master artist.
Photography Business
This book contains valuable information on starting your own photography business. It's truly an advantage if you are a photographer by profession, but if not, it doesn't mean that you could not open your own small business. This book can help you get the ball rolling with your startup.Despite the fact that people now own smart phones with great cameras, nothing can beat the skill of a professional photographer - they just know the nuts and bolts of taking photos, editing, and printing. They know about the correct angle, the right amount of light, and even the appropriate gesture and expression. You will learn: What online photography selling is all about.The pros and cons of selling your photography on the internet.Helpful tips on how to sell your photos online.The best places or sites where you can sell your photos online.The different ways you can adapt to the changing photography website trends.Answers to faqs with regard to selling your photography online.The benefits of selling your photography online.Despite the fact that people now own smart phones with great cameras, nothing can beat the skill of a professional photographer - they just know the nuts and bolts of taking photos, editing, and printing. They know about the correct angle, the right amount of light, and even the appropriate gesture and expression. Professional photographers are just more organized, more effective, and they give better-looking images that you can proudly post online.
Capturing Your Journey
Embark on a transformative journey through the lens with "Capturing Your Journey," a comprehensive guided workbook designed for photographers aspiring to build their perfect portfolio. This 26-page workbook is a treasure trove of portfolio-building insights, offering a wealth of information and 50 dynamic exercises tailored to help you curate a portfolio that reflects your unique style and vision.Discover the art of thematic thinking, find your passion, develop depth in your work, and master the art of tight editing with practical exercises that guide you every step of the way. Whether you're a budding photographer or a seasoned pro, this workbook is your companion in honing your craft and creating a portfolio that stands out.
Joel Meyerowitz
An early advocate of color photography, Joel Meyerowitz has impacted and influenced generations of artists. For fifty-eight years, the master photographer has documented the United States' ever-changing social landscape.During the late 1960s, Meyerowitz carried two cameras: one loaded with monochrome stock, the other with color. Just how, when, and why American fine art photographers switched from black-and-white image-making, prized within the gallery system, to color photography, once seen as the preserve of tourist photography, has been the cause of much debate.In Joel Meyerowitz: A Question of Color, Meyerowitz tells the story of his early days as a photographer when he was told that serious photographers took black-and-white pictures. "But why," he asked, "when the world is in color?" He then bought a color camera and various rolls of film and began to experiment with color techniques: a passion he continues to pursue.
Pao Houa Her: My Grandfather Turned Into a Tiger... and Other Illusions
Pao Houa Her's first major monograph, My grandfather turned into a tiger ... and other illusions, explores the fundamental concepts of home and belonging: illusion, desire, and loss. Pao Houa Her's work draws inspiration from a myriad of sources: apocryphal family lore; portraits of the artist's community and self; and reimagined landscapes, with Minnesota and Northern California standing in for Laos. The compelling and personal narratives are grounded in the traditions and contemporary metaphors of the Hmong diasporic community. My grandfather turned into a tiger brings together four of the artist's major series, including the title work which reimagines her family's history before leaving Laos. Other work deals with a scandal within the Hmong community in which hundreds of elders were swindled as part of a fraudulent investment scheme built around the promise of a new Hmong homeland. In another series, tonally rich black-and-white still lifes of silk flowers collected by her mother are presented alongside images of flowers that adorn the digitally manipulated, hyper-colored popular backdrops used in Hmong photo studios and on dating apps. This beautifully designed monograph showcases Her's keen eye on the line between ersatz and authenticity; as the artist has stated, photography is "a truth if you want it to be a truth." My grandfather turned into a tiger is the result of the Next Step Award, a partnership between Aperture and Baxter St at the Camera Club of New York, in collaboration with the 7G Foundation.Each cover is unique, featuring up to thirty-two jacket iterations, but is anchored by the same sticker on the front and back.
Serpent Tongue
Serpent Tongue explores a unique moment in Guatemalan history through the lenses of power, identity and memory.In 1954, during the height of the Cold War, the CIA carried out a coup to overthrow the first democratically-elected president in Guatemala. In the months leading up to the coup, the CIA Station Chief in Guatemala City was Grossinger's grandfather. Dying long before Grossinger was born, his presence still loomed like a mythological creature throughout much of her childhood. Serpent Tongue explores Guatemalan history through the lenses of power, identity and memory.
Ernest Cole: The True America
The first publication of photographs taken by Ernest Cole in the United States during the turbulent and eventful late 1960s and early 1970s After fleeing South Africa to publish his landmark book House of Bondage (1967) on the horrors of apartheid, Cole resettled in New York. He photographed extensively on the streets of New York City and documented Black communities in cities and rural areas of the United States--traveling across the country in the months leading up to and just after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. The pictures reflect both a newfound freedom Cole experienced in America and an incisive eye for the inequalities of systemic racism. He released very few images from this body of work while he was alive, and the pictures were thought to be lost entirely until the negatives resurfaced in Sweden in 2017. This treasure trove provides an important window into American society and establishes Cole's place in the history of American photography.
Simon's Book of Breasts
As a breast cancer survivor, I now spend over half of my time fighting for access to treatment within underserved communities, especially women recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Simon, my husband without benefits, has been by my side from the first moment. To you, Simon, I say, "Behind every person that wants to change the world is the person you want the world to be." If the world had your heart, courage, and persistence in all that you do (including this book), it would be a much better place. Also, I am thrilled to tell you, I have launched my first foundation with Nima Oberoi. With every Wishbone she sells, proceeds will go to the Ricks Oberoi Foundation. Our tagline, "Grant wishes, removing barriers." I would be honored if you would donate to our foundation. -Dee Dee Ricks From the moment my brilliant husband first told me of his idea for this book, I was so excited to see his vision come to fruition. And I'm truly honored to be a part of it. The book is absolutely beautiful! When my best friend, Dee Dee, was diagnosed with breast cancer, it changed my life forever. I am thrilled that a portion of the proceeds will go towards her wonderful foundation. She is such an amazing woman, and it is such an incredible cause! -Patti Reynolds
Owls - Going Deeper with Jason George
Welcome to 'Going Deeper with Jason George' the book series that goes along with his YouTube series by the same name where you can be a part of some of Jason's amazing adventures with these beautiful creatures to add more to the story. Jason's goal with this series is to take you deeper into the animal kingdom with each book focusing on a specific animal and his personal experiences with them. Jason hopes that you join him on his journey through the world of owls! As he goes deeper and shares some of his favourite photos and stories of his encounters with these majestic creatures. See them chilling in trees, hanging in the nest, feeding, and their owlets. Learn a bit about African owls and see what is inside an owl pellet plus learn about that time Jason found a young, barred owlet in a nest. There are also challenges, questions, and colouring activities included in this book along with virtual videos of many different owls and so many other beautiful creatures found on this planet. Check Jason's YouTube channel and other social media outJason George Photography @jasongeorgephotography
Adobe Photoshop Classroom in a Book 2024 Release
The fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Adobe Photoshop Adobe Photoshop Classroom in a Book 2024 Release contains 15 lessons that use real-world, project-based learning to cover the basics and beyond, providing countless tips and techniques to help you become more productive with the program. For beginners and experienced users alike, you can follow the book from start to finish or choose only those lessons that interest you. Learn to: Create and improve digital images with AI-powered tools including Generative Fill. Seamlessly remove backgrounds, replace skies, and repair photos Select subjects with complex outlines, including hair, quickly and precisely Composite multiple images and typography Animate video, still, and type layers and export as a video Edit camera raw images Automate repetitive tasks Save as a Photoshop cloud document to easily edit across desktop and mobile devices Export your work for web, mobile devices, and print Classroom in a Book(R), the best-selling series of hands-on software training workbooks, offers what no other book or training program does--an official training series from Adobe, developed with the support of Adobe product experts. Purchasing this book includes valuable online extras. Follow the instructions in the book's "Getting Started" section to unlock access to: Downloadable lesson files you need to work through the projects in the book Web Edition containing the complete text of the book, interactive quizzes, and videos that walk you through the lessons step by step What you need to use this book: Adobe Photoshop (2024 release) software, for either Windows or macOS. (Software not included.)
What Happy Women Know About Men And You Don't
Tired of Dating Duds? It's Not Them, It's You (But Here's How to Change That!) What Happy Women Know About Men And You Don't will revolutionize your love life. For years, you've endured a string of "good enough" relationships, secretly hoping "this time will be different." But what if the problem wasn't the men you met, but your own beliefs? This groundbreaking book shatters the myth that finding lasting love is a matter of luck. It reveals the secret weapon of happy women: knowing your worth and refusing to settle. Inside you'll discover: Why "good enough" keeps you stuck: Uncover the limiting beliefs holding you back from attracting the right kind of man.How to raise your standards and attract quality partners: Learn the art of setting clear expectations and refusing to compromise on your non-negotiables.The secrets of happy women in fulfilling relationships: Discover what truly matters in a partner and how to build a lasting connection.A clear roadmap to finding the love you deserve: Get practical strategies for transforming your dating life and attracting high-value men who cherish you.Stop settling! What Happy Women Know About Men And You Don't is your essential guide to rewriting your love story and creating a relationship worthy of a bestseller. Get your copy today and unlock the secrets to lasting happiness! P.S. Visit www.RelationshipDecode.com for free relationship advice all year long!
What Women Wish Guys Knew About Them
Cracked the Code: Unlock the Secrets Women Wish Guys Knew (But Were Too Afraid to Ask)Guys, it's time to ditch the dating decoder ring. (Seriously, those things never worked.)We love you. Truly. But let's face it, you can be a bit...clueless when it comes to women. This book changes everything.Forget the bad advice from your buddies (looking at you, guys, with your "confidence is key" nonsense). This isn't a popularity contest based on who dates the most women. Here's the truth, straight from the source: What women REALLY want (it's not that complicated, promise)Why "one size fits all" dating advice fails (discover the secrets that truly attract women)The mistakes nice guys keep making (and how to avoid the dreaded "friend zone")Become the rare man who "gets it." This book is your roadmap to understanding women and building fulfilling relationships. You'll be: Confident knowing exactly what women value most (hint: it's not your car)Magnetic attracting the kind of woman you deserve (and keeping her interested)Exceptional in a world of clueless guys (seriously, some of you need help)This is your secret weapon. Read it, master it, and watch your love life transform.P.S. Share the knowledge! The more men who understand women, the happier everyone will be. Visit www.RelationshipDecode.com for ongoing tips and lots of free (who doesn't like FREE?!) fun stuff.
Self-Knowledge in 40 Images
A book to help us on our journey to knowing ourselves better.When Socrates was asked to define our highest purpose as humans, he said, "To know ourselves." This advice holds true. Without self-knowledge, all other efforts are in vain. The second title in the '40 Images' series, Self-Knowledge in 40 Images takes us on a tour of certain key ideas that we need to befriend our deeper selves, accompanied by the work of photographers and artists such as David Hockney, Cy Twombly, Edgar Degas, Isabella La Rocca Gonz獺lez and Elise Corten. Featuring culturally and historically diverse artwork alongside a series of elegant essays inviting contemplation, this book helps us to understand how our childhoods have shaped us, what difficulties we characteristically experience in relationships and what our purpose should be. Modern society gives us no shortage of ambitions. We will have landed on the one that can finally brings us peace and freedom when we are ready - with the help of this book - to begin the inward journey: self knowledge.Pair with the Know Yourself Prompt Cards, designed to help lead you through the important task of knowing yourself a little better in life.
Decolonizing Images
Decolonizing images focuses on Egypt's local visual heritage and continues the urgent process of decolonizing the canon of photography. It presents a new account of the visual cultures produced and exhibited in Egypt by interpreting the camera's ability to conceal as much as it reveals in a complex vision of decolonial difference.
Midcentury Memories. the Anonymous Project
Rewind back to the midcentury, before the age of Instagram and Snapchat, where people were using 35mm cameras loaded with color film to document both monumental and mundane moments in their lives. They took pictures of their loved ones, their vacations, their celebrations. They memorialized the births of babies; a child in a cowboy outfit; a new color television set; sightseeing in National Parks; fishing trips; lazing on the beach; weddings; office parties; family reunions; holding hands, kissing and dancing. Imagining these lives and the possible stories that lie behind the images is what makes The Anonymous Project such a compelling journey into our past. The passing of time is enhanced by the book's narrative that begins with scenes of early childhood and ends with seniors, with all the stages of life in between.It all started with an innocent purchase on eBay. Filmmaker Lee Shulman bought a set of 35mm Kodachrome slides--anonymous family photos--and was so taken with what he calls "the emotional value of these slices of life" that he knew he had to have more. He launched The Anonymous Project in 2017 and has since acquired around 700,000 images either by donation or via vintage sellers. As noted photography critic Richard B. Woodward writes in the introduction: "It is significant--and fascinating--that in virtually every image here, photographer and subject seem to know one another. In this embracing album of humanity, no one exists in isolation. There are no strangers here."This curated collection of around 150 images taken between the 1940s and '70s offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of these anonymous subjects. The locations, dates, and the subjects may be unknown--but these shots taken by skilled amateur photographers, and the fascinating stories they contain, are universally familiar.
Portrait and Place
A richly illustrated history of photography in one of the epicenters of African modernity When the daguerreotype first arrived in sub-Saharan Africa in the early nineteenth century, local kingdoms still held power in Senegal and the French presence was limited to trading outposts along the coast. The pioneers of photography in Senegal worked within, across, and beyond the borders of colonial empire, expanding the medium's possibilities and contributing to a global visual language. Portrait and Place explores these unique encounters, providing an in-depth and nuanced look at the images made at the intersection of Black Atlantic, Islamic, and African cultures. Giulia Paoletti takes readers on a visual journey from the 1840s, when the oldest-surviving daguerreotype from West Africa was made, to the 1960s, when photography became the most popular medium as Senegal achieved its independence. She discusses some of Africa's most celebrated modernists, such as Mama Casset, and also offers insights into lesser-known photographers like Oumar Ka and once-anonymous figures such as Macky Kane. Paoletti examines both professional and amateur artists in genres ranging from portraiture to landscape and across media such as glass painting and lithography. Featuring a wealth of breathtaking images published here for the first time, Portrait and Place brings to life the important histories of photography on the African continent.
The Elements - Air
He first started seeing images in the clouds in April or May of 2021. His first memory of cloud images were on the football field at Willow Glen High School, home of the Rams. While on a short vacation to Santa Cruz California his son Jonathan pointed out to him a string of clouds that spelled out the word Resurrection. The next day while back home he would photograph the word Holy in the clouds. The next image viewed the same day was the word Blessed. The neighbor girl next door, Maya also saw this in the sky. She is the daughter toJose and Patricia and sister to Leah and Zoe. Their dogs name is Angel and they have witnessed or been shown miraculous images in the sky over the last two years as well. The Heavens declare the Glory of God! The images represented here are evidence of that.
Brisbane Walks 2020-2023
Capturing Brisbane in Monochrome: A photo journal. This book represents a 3-year timeframe in Brisbane, Australia, through the captivating lens of photographer Jason Van Der Merwe (b.1976). In "Brisbane Walks 2020-2023" an exquisite black and white photo book, we embark on a journey that transcends the boundaries of color and delves deep into the soul of this city. Through candid photographs, Jason captures untold stories that pulse beneath the surface of everyday life.Each photograph encapsulates a moment of humanity, a slice of urban existence, and a fragment of the diverse tapestry that makes this city truly remarkable. "Brisbane Walks 2020-2023" invites you to pause, reflect, and immerse yourself in the nuanced beauty of life's fleeting moments. Through these photographs, we not only glimpse into the city's soul, but also into the photographer's soul - a testament to the shared human experience that binds us all.
Chinese Pictures
Originally published in 1902, 'Chinese Pictures-Notes on Photographs Made in China' immerses readers in the enigmatic world of China through the remarkable perspective of Isabella L. Bird, an intrepid explorer and perceptive chronicler. This exceptional compilation encapsulates Bird's astute observations and evocative descriptions, complementing a striking series of photographs captured during her extensive sojourns across China.Through the lens of her camera and the eloquence of her prose, Bird unveils the very essence of China's diverse landscapes, its multifaceted populace, and rich cultural traditions. Each photograph serves as a gateway to a narrative, revealing the intricate tapestry of Chinese life-from the dynamic bustle of urban centers to the serene vistas of remote villages, and the vibrant allure of bustling marketplaces.True to her distinctive style, Bird delves deep into the cultural intricacies, historical significance, and the nuanced everyday moments immortalized through the lens of her camera. Her accompanying notes breathe life into the captured scenes, infusing each snapshot with context, emotion, and a deeper connection to the depicted tales.'Chinese Pictures' stands as a testament to Isabella L. Bird's unparalleled ability to seamlessly blend visual storytelling with her eloquent prose. This compilation serves as an alluring and informative window into China's diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage. It paints a vivid and engaging portrait of the country, capturing the essence of its beauty, complexity, and timeless allure through the discerning eyes of a pioneering traveler and insightful observer.
Line and Form
Line and Form was produced and published by Eva Grant, one of the few female glamour photographers of the late 1950s and early 1960s. This volume includes a complete listing of the magazine and rare images.
Glamour Model Revue
Take a trip down mammary lane to enjoy a wistful peek at three of the most popular British nude models of the early 1960s, June Palmer, Paula Page and Tina Madison, captured on film by the pioneering female photographer Eva Grant
Desire
Aperture Magazine Releases Winter Issue, "Desire," Featuring an Expansive Interview with Renowned Fashion Photographer Juergen Teller(New York--December 12, 2023) This winter, Aperture magazine presents "Desire," an edition that considers desire as both an impulse and a state of mind. The issue features an expansive interview with Juergen Teller, whose photographs upend fashion's vocabulary of glamour and aspiration, on the occasion of his major exhibition Juergen Teller: i need to live, opening at the Grand Palais ?ph矇m癡re in Paris on December 16, 2023.Photographers are natural voyeurs. The compulsion to want--or, in today's parlance, to manifest--emerges throughout the work in this issue. Artists such as Nakeya Brown, Nabil Harb, Oto Gillen, Marcelo Gomes, and Jonathas de Andrade consider the body, the natural world, beguiling objects, and direct physical expressions of desire as the material for indelible images.Andrew Maerkle profiles the celebrated Japanese photographer Ishiuchi Miyako, who for decades has conjured history through evocative personal objects, creating magnetic images that are at once surreal and surprisingly physical. Amanda Maddox considers a generation of women photographers whose work probes the feminist dynamics of seeing--and being seen. Moeko Fujii revisits Hisae Imai, an ascendent figure in Tokyo's art and fashion scenes of the 1960s, and Lucy McKeon finds new resonance in the sensual self-portraits Melissa Shook made as a young woman and mother. In "Desire," photographers render reality as unearthly--and take the viewer somewhere else altogether.For more information and to preview select content from the issue, visit aperture.org/magazine.
White Tern Photo Diaries
In the book, White Tern Photo Diaries, the author, an amateur photographer living in Honolulu, Hawaii, followed three white terns from the time that they were spotted as babies in neighborhood trees until the time that they fully fledged. The book includes 122 color photographs for your enjoyment
Simply Tina
With an introduction by Martyn Ware (of Heaven 17 and The Human League)Tina Turner: singer, trailblazer, icon. One of the best-known and most-beloved performers of all time, Simply Tina documents her life, career, and relationship with celebrated music photographer Paul Cox.When Paul Cox captured Tina's legendary 1983 comeback performance with Heaven 17, it was the beginning of a friendship that would last for over two decades. During that time, Paul was commissioned to photograph Tina for numerous video shoots and live performances.This unique and intimate collection contains a variety of never-before-seen images, telling the story of Tina's career through a mixture of live photos, video shoots, promo shots, candid images and sessions in the recording studio, as well as photographs with such high-profile friends as David Bowie, Rod Stewart, Bryan Adams and many more.
The Glamour Camera of Eva Grant
A short biography of Eva Grant, one of the foremost female figure photographers of the 1950s and 1960s, accompanied by some of her most captivating images. Delight in the flirtatious portraits and natural curves of such nude models as Crystal Dawson, Jackie Aspen, and Sophie Dawn.
Iris
The author is a Filipino who worked as a nurse in United Kingdom and has recently moved to New York, USA. With the author's passion to photography, this book project came into a reality. Ticking off one of the goals in his bucket list, he has taken few but heartwarming photos for this project.
52 Assignments: Drone Photography
52 Assignments: Drone Photography is a year's worth of inspiring weekly assignments to kick-start your creativity.This book is a mission brief, a portfolio of photographic workshops, a personalized journal and an inspirational guide to putting the creativity back into your craft. It is filled with a year's worth of weekly commissions and concepts for conceiving and composing powerful and dynamic drone photographs and videos.Full of technical advice and professional tips, the book includes space for you to add your own notes, lists and tech specs, allowing you to create a unique journal in which you can record the journey you have made with your imagination. Complete the assignments week by week over the course of a year, or dip in every time you need to bring a new concept or creative approach to your drone photography.From composing stunning landscape vistas and taking aerial selfies to videoing a voyage through a forest or using waypoints to take the same shot at different times day and night, this book is a guide for readers to learn something new or try something innovative with their existing skills within the dynamic and developing world of drone photography.
Australia's Uncommon Places
Welcome to the stunning and unforgettable world of rural Queensland and New South Wales in Australia. This photo book is a journey through small country towns, their old buildings and other places that many of us may never have had the chance to experience. Through the lens of a digital camera, the photographer has captured the beauty, mystery, and rawness of a land that is as rugged as it is enchanting. These images were taken using a unique approach that combines modern digital technology with the timeless beauty of 1970s 35mm film. The result is a collection of photographs that transport us back in time and make us feel as though we are experiencing these moments firsthand. As you turn the pages of this book, you will discover uncommon places that are quintessentially Australian. From abandoned buildings to dusty roads, from sunburnt plains to old farm buildings, each photograph is a testament to the resilience and beauty of this land and its people. We often drive past small towns or old farm houses with rusty cars sitting next to dilapidated farm buildings. We don't stop and take the time to look at the beauty that can be found in simple settings. There are stories there, in these places. Stories about old buildings, shops, service stations, fire stations, churches and even an abandoned tennis court on the side of a rural country road. Through these images, enjoy the sense of wonder and adventure and explore outback Queensland and Northern New South Wales. Hopefully this book will inspire you to seek out your own adventures and to experience the magic of this incredible part of the world. This first volume takes you on a road trip through rural Queensland and Northern New South Wales through vivid pastel like images. In the tradition of a photography great, Stephen Shore, you are invited to immerse yourself in the captivating images that lie within these pages.
Viewing Photography in Post-Dictatorship Latin America
This book examines the archival aesthetic of mourning and memory developed by Latin American artists and photographers between 1997-2016. Particular attention is paid to how photographs of the assassinated or disappeared political dissident of the 1970s and 1980s, as found in family albums and in official archives, were not only re-imagined as conduits for private mourning, but also became allegories of social trauma and the struggle against socio-political amnesia. Memorials, art installations, photo-essays, street projections, and documentary films are all considered as media for the reframing of these archival images from the era of the Cold War dictatorships in Argentina, Chile, Guatemala, and Uruguay. While the turn of the millennium was supposedly marked by "the end of history" and, with the advent of digital technologies, by "the end of photography," these works served to interrupt and hence, belie the dominant narrative on both counts. Indeed, the book's overarching contention is that the viewer's affective identification with distant suffering when engaging these artworks is equally interrupted: instead, the viewer is invited to apprehend memorial images as emblems of national and international histories of ideological struggle.
Capturing the Moment, The Art & Science of Photographing Wild Animals
Photographing wildlife is one of the most rewarding areas of photography. It touches our emotions, is dynamic and fast moving, and when we allow ourselves to enter an animal's world, the experience changes our lives.Photographer, Author and Workshop Leader Kathleen Reeder has fine-tuned her tips to photographing wildlife in this fully revised reference guide. Featuring over 50 of her beautiful wildlife photos from North America and Africa, as well as numerous charts, tables and graphs, the information presented is ideal for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. The book expands on the ideas central to Kathleen's photography techniques and reflects the latest advances in technology (including mirrorless and AI). It outlines essential elements for capturing visually compelling images, simplifies the technical knowledge, prepares you for spending a day in the field and can fit in your camera bag.Enjoy the personal connections with wildlife and being a part of those incredible moments!Included in the book are tips and guidelines on the following topics: Creating Intriguing PhotographsCues that Precede Specific Wildlife BehaviorsCamera Functions and Setting Guidelines for WildlifeIdeal Lenses and Essential EquipmentPhotographing in Different Lighting SituationsFreezing and Blurring MotionUsing Exposure Compensation and the HistogramAuto Focus Functions, Subject Detection, Scene Detection and Optimal UsesPhotographing through a Wire FencePhotographing through PlexiglassUsing External Flash
20 Months of Street and Travel Photography in Vietnam
The beauty of photography, in addition to documenting a moment of time, is that the more you learn the less you realize you know.Choosing his top seventy-eight of over 20,000 photographs, Twenty Months of Street and Travel Photography in Vietnam is a collection of photographer Mark Coffield's favorite photographs taken from 2022-2023 during his residence in Vietnam.
Be Like a Fox
BE LIKE A FOX will take the reader on an adventure into the secret life of foxes! There are lessons we can glean from their survival habits and behaviors as they interact with each other and their environment. These habits and interactions can provide a bit of inspiration in our own lives to encourage us, strengthen us, and set us on our personal yellow brick road. This book describes some of these important lessons that we need to remember as we embark on our own life's adventure. All ages, from young children to adults, will appreciate the photographs of these entertaining foxes, but the messages throughout the book are written for older children, teens, and adults to enjoy the reminders the pages present to live life more abundantly.BE LIKE A FOX will take the reader on an adventure into the secret life of foxes! There are lessons we can glean from their survival habits and behaviors as they interact with each other and their environment. These habits and interactions can provide a bit of inspiration in our own lives to encourage us, strengthen us, and set us on our personal yellow brick road. This book describes some of these important lessons that we need to remember as we embark on our own life's adventure. All ages, from young children to adults, will appreciate the photographs of these entertaining foxes, but the messages throughout the book are written for older children, teens, and adults to enjoy the reminders the pages present to live life more abundantly.
Tea with Jesus and Me
Captivating true stories, woven with engaging Bible devotions, served to you during delightful teatimes. The author makes you feel like you are sitting next to her, enjoying afternoon tea and listening to a friend share the faithfulness of God. Sherri is known for her faith-filled afternoon teas and devotional writing. In this book, she invites you to enjoy the charms of her traveling teatimes in lovely settings and unusual locations, all the while encouraging and uplifting you with enthralling true stories that reveal the truths of God's faithfulness and the promises of His Holy Word. The pages of this book burst with her colorful afternoon tea photographs, enabling you to engage in celebrating God's faithfulness as if you were enjoying fellowship over a cup of tea.
Rocky Horror
Step behind the curtain of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with photographer Mick Rock in this one-of-a-kind slipcased collection of rarely seen photographs and behind-the-scenes anecdotesKnown as "the man who shot the seventies," Mick Rock had exclusive access to the set during the original filming of the now-iconic 1975 movie--and now, in honor of its 50th anniversary, his personal archive is wide open.This stunning volume captures the raw, behind-the-scenes magic of a film that would go on to become a cultural phenomenon. From candid moments with Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, and Richard O'Brien to intimate shots of the cast between takes, every page offers a glimpse into the bold, bizarre, and beautiful world of Rocky Horror as it was being brought to life.Featuring a foreword by creator Richard O'Brien and hundreds of rare photographs, this stunning gift book is a visual love letter to the wild energy, fearless creativity, and sheer chaos that turned a low-budget musical into a beloved masterpiece. Alongside these vivid behind-the-scenes snapshots and anecdotes, readers also gain VIP access to interviews with members of the original cast and crew, as well as famous performers and creatives who are among the film's most fervent fans, including Joan Jett, Billy Corgan, Courtney Love, Juliette Lewis, Jinkx Monsoon, Duff McKagan, Anna Sui, Karen O, Trixie Mattel, Peaches, Norman Reedus, Cassandra Peterson (aka Elvira, Mistress of the Dark), and many, many more.Whether you're a devoted fan or just discovering the Time Warp, Mick Rock's Rocky Horror is dripping with the glam, grit, and rebellious spirit that made the movie a revolution in platform heels. Don't just shiver with antici--pation; dive into this timeless tribute and celebrate the global phenomenon that continues to resonate with audiences, generation after generation.
