Photographer Tries to Find ‘Kissing Couple’ from His Photo 50 Years Later
A photographer has shared his 50-year-old photo of a mystery couple who were kissing their way around Canada in a bid to find the duo.
Legendary Music Photographer’s Wild Images from 1972 Rolling Stones Tour
Photos of the Rolling Stones taken by Jim Marshall during a hedonistic 1970s tour have gone on exhibition.
Cosina Unveils ‘Vintage Line’ Voigtlander 21mm f/3.5 for M-Mount
Cosina has announced a new ultra-wide lens under its "Vintage Line" for Leica M-Mount: the 21mm f/3.5 Color Skopar Aspherical lens. It updates a 2019 design reminiscent of the 1950s to one more akin to the 1970s.
Kodak to Release ’70s-Inspired Metal Film Cases in Six Colors
A new product bearing the Kodak name seems to ask, "If you're shooting film, why not immerse yourself in the experience?" The company is releasing metal film canisters commonly used in the 1970s brand new for 2020. Groovy.
This Couple Shot 70s-Themed Engagement Photos
After Erin Wotherspoon and Steve Markle got engaged recently, Steve had the idea of getting creative with their engagement photos by making them 1970s-themed (an era he's obsessed with).
Your Government at Work: Documerica Chronicles 1970s America
The mandate for Documerica was intriguingly broad -- "photographically document subjects of environmental concern" -- and photographers responded with striking images covering everything from pot-smoking form to toxic smog.
Beautiful Light Painting Photos Created on the Streets of NYC in the 1970s
Light painting has become quite trendy as a photography project as of late, but it's by no means a new idea. The earliest known light painting photos were created back in 1914, and the technique has been employed by countless photographers over the years -- including Pablo Picasso in 1949.
Another artist to use light painting decades ago was American artist Eric Staller. In the 1970s, Staller would roam the streets of New York City, armed with a Nikon 35mm SLR camera, some 4th of July sparklers, and a set of Christmas lights. The surreal light art he created at the time is better than many of the light painting efforts seen these days with the latest and greatest digital cameras.
Polaroid Promotional Film from the 1970s
If you're a fan of the Polaroid SX-70, this promotional video from the 1970s should stir up warm fuzzy feelings. If you've never used one, watching this might give you a better idea of why so many are obsessed with it.