Come and join us for some rock pooling fun, on Sunday 27 May, at Castle Beach, Falmouth, at 2pm, (meet us by the cafe). Rock pooling gives us a chance to reveal the hidden world that lives beneath the waves. Once the tide rolls back we can explore this slippery, wet, wilderness. There’s an abundance [...]
In the Shadow of Things
This book/project by Léonie Hampton, documents her mothers condition of obsessively hoarding everything around her. The work came about as Léonie came to a deal where by she would help her mother empty these boxes if she could document the resulting process. The finished work is both haunting, beautiful and tender to look upon. lens [...]
Pretty as a ‘pig’ picture
Falmouth Uni first year students on the Press and Editorial Photography course have set up a collective that focuses on contemporary images that “move beyond’ the confines of traditional photojournalism while drawing inspiration from a wider circle of influences”. The group aims to bring local, national and international photojournalism to a wider audience and has launched its first exhibition at [...]
Don’t leave home without it/them – Photographers Toolkit
Shawn Corrigan has worked as a photographers assistant for the last 10 years, shooting and assisting all over the globe and has cleverly compiled this list of essential items for the avid photographic professional. Adventure photographer Corey Rich told us that Shawn Corrigan is “the hardest working photography assistant I have ever had!” Take a look [...]
Photographic Specimens
Michael Mapes produces these beautiful constructions by dissecting photographs into tiny fragments, then these pieces are compartmentalized, sorted and arranged so that they build up a grand image again. It makes me think of the act of looking, scrutinizing detail in small sections before taking in the whole. via Photographic Specimens by Michael Mapes | [...]
Mitch Dobrowner wins prestigious L’Iris d’Or, Sony World Photography Award 2012
American photographer Mitch Dobrowner won this year’s, L’Iris d’Or, Sony World Photography Awards Photographer of the Year 2012. Dobrowner won the award by entering his staggering set of images entitled Storms. With over 112,000 images entered into the 2012 competition from 171 countries, there was stiff competition. Though as you look over Dobrowner’s images you see why he [...]
Free Events at World Photo London 2012
If you’re in London this weekend why not attend some of the free events being put on by the World Photography Organisation. Friday 27th April Light and life on the streets 10:00 – 11:30 at Somerset House Amateur Photographer editor Damien Demolder explains the importance of good photographic principles in street photography. Winners [...]
London Festival of Photography 2012
June sees the return of the London Festival of Photography, formally known as the London Street Photography Festival. 20 exhibitions and 40 events including workshops, talks and screenings are scheduled to take place throughout June 2012. Check out the video below to see what’s in store. Festival highlights include the unseen Gaddafi photo archive, new [...]
Nik Strangelove
Nik Strangelove is a fine art photographer based in the Penwith area of Cornwall having relocated from London back in 2000. Nik works with 35mm equipment, only uses available light and produces limited edition hand prints of his work. Through his photography Nik attempts to open the eyes of others to the strangeness, variety and [...]