Future Shutters N-Photo Magazine After 13 Years Along With Other ‘No Growth Assets’
In another blow to the ever-depleting market, UK-based photography magazine N-Photo has published its final issue after 168 editions.
WhiteWall’s New Coffee Table Book Is a Beautiful Way to Show Your Photos
Years ago, German photo lab and printer WhiteWall began offering high-quality, custom photography books. While the product line persists in some locations, including Europe, photo books were removed from the American market. WhiteWall has brought photography books back to the U.S. in the form of the WhiteWall Coffee Table Book.
To Enjoy Your Favorite Photos, You Can’t Beat a High-Quality Print
Since photographing the total solar eclipse on April 8, I have been dreaming of getting a high-quality print. It was one of my favorite photographic experiences ever, and a memory I want to cherish for many years to come.
Classic Man Ray Photo Sells for $130,000 at Auction
Two years after Man Ray's Le Violon d’Ingres became the most expensive photo ever sold, another print of the iconic image has gone at auction for $130,000.
WhiteWall Celebrates Black and White Photography With its Latest Products
A few months ago, the esteemed German photo printing company WhiteWall introduced new black-and-white specific products into its expansive catalog. I recently tried some of the products with my images and am extremely impressed by the company's craftsmanship.
The Making of a Massive 94-Inch Print of the Curvature of the Earth
After releasing the Photoshoot at the Edge of Space, I encountered an unexpected turn of events. Ordinarily, when I release images -- be they of trains, cars, or athletes -- I receive a smattering of emails and messages inquiring about the availability of prints for purchase. These queries typically come from fans, some devoted to specific race teams, others enamored with a particular athlete or train locomotive. However, the response to my Edge of Space series was unprecedented; I was inundated with requests, not just from individual enthusiasts, but also from esteemed museums.
Framed Photo Found at Estate Sale for $2,200 May Sell for $250,000
In late 2021, photographer Jeff Sedlik acquired an old, faded, framed print at an estate sale in Connecticut for $2,200. After opening it, he realized it was actually two signed Alfred Stieglitz prints that together may sell for upwards of $250,000.
The Best Photography Print Labs in 2023
One of the most frequently asked sets of questions I receive from other photographers is: What print lab do you use? Which online photo printing service is the best quality? Who prints the best quality photos?
The Tsushima Cyanotypes: Gorgeous Prints Start as Video Game Photos
Photography purists often scoff at the concept of video game photography, but interdisciplinary artist KC Ahonen might change minds with his process that turns in-game photos into cyanotype prints.
The Only Photo of Neil Armstrong on the Moon Estimated to Sell for $30,000
A rare historical print of the only photo taken of Neil Armstrong on the moon is set to go to auction this week and is estimated to sell for a whopping $30,000.
Fujifiilm’s Instax mini EVO: The Creative Reboot You’ve Been Seeking
The Fujifilm Instax mini EVO is a combination digital camera, traditional Instax printer, and photo printer for smartphone photos, all in one.
The Power of Print: How to Land More Clients and Increase Your Sales
Even though technology is advancing at an incredibly fast pace, multiple studies show that regardless of the time we spend on our screens, more than 81% of people (at least in the USA) prefer to read or view images on print rather than on a digital screen.
KineCAM: A DIY Instant Camera That Creates Animated Photos
The KineCAM is an instant camera-inspired "DIY" device that allows users to capture and create "animated" photographs (of physical GIFs) in the form of a kinegram.
Photographer Finds Ultra Rare Stieglitz Prints Hiding at Estate Sale
In December 2021, photographer Jeff Sedlik bid on an old, faded, framed print at an estate sale in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Upon receiving it, he immediately opened the frame to examine the photo. To his amazement and delight, two identical prints were inside, and both turned out to be extremely rare classic platinum prints by Alfred Stieglitz.
A 1950s-Era Print of Dorothea Lange’s ‘Migrant Mother’ is For Sale
A 1950s-era gelatin silver print of Dorothea Lange's famous Migrant Mother photo will be auctioned on May 12 through Hindman. It is perhaps the most famous photo of the Great Depression.
Instax Mini Evo Review: Instant Film Fun Meets Bad Digital Camera
What makes instant film fun to use decades after its peak in popularity? I’d wager it’s the same things that made it fun back in the day: not overthinking things and staying in the moment while also creating unique-looking prints that convey those fleeting moments so perfectly. The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo takes a different approach.
The Existential Argument for the Photographic Print
When I die I will no longer have active control over my archive. My will will outline that my negatives are left to any archive that may want them -- depending on whether my career looks anything like I’d want it to, this may be one or two, or none. The main responsibility falls to me to do what I can while alive if I’m to enjoy being represented in the photography community by work that legitimizes me.
The Curious Society Wants to Print a New Photojournalism Magazine
A few weeks ago, veteran photojournalist Kenneth Jarecke announced the creation of The Curious Society, a membership-based, quarterly print publication for contemporary photojournalism.
Photographer Creates an ‘Anthotype’ Photo Print Using Only Beet Juice
Photographer and YouTuber Mathieu Stern has been getting into at-home photo printing lately. But after experimenting with cyanotypes, he decided to simplify even further by trying to print photos using beetroot juice, and nothing else. Dwight Schrute would be proud.
This Photographer is Printing Photos on Algae
There are various mediums and techniques you can use to create prints of your photos, but have you considered using algae? That's what photographer Russell Marx has been experimenting with, and the result is impressive.
Grandma and Grandpa’s Wedding Photo
It’s an odd day. After months of quarantine, this trip to the framer and lunch with my mother just filled me with so many emotions. It’s been over a year and I have finally “finished” the hardest project I have ever done. The priority mailboxes have been sent and the backing is on the frames. I feel as if I should rip them open and start all over. In my heart, I know I’ll never be completely satisfied or “finished”
I Tried Printing iPhone Photos Really Big
I am a landscape photographer and I love printing my photos. For me the print is the realization of all the effort I have put into capturing the image. It is something tangible that you can hold in your hands and admire.
How to Make Cyanotype Prints of Your Digital Photos at Home
Photographer Mathieu Stern has put together a simple step-by-step that will teach you how to turn your digital photographs into beautiful cyanotype prints. If you've never made physical prints at home, consider this your gateway drug.
Why Print Wins Over Digital Every Time
Here’s why print wins over digitals every time. Really, it’s simple. It’s all about our children.
Google Testing Automatic ‘Monthly Photo Prints’ Subscription Service
Google Photos is testing a "Monthly Photo Prints" subscription service that uses the company's algorithms to automatically select and print your 10 "best" photos each month. Could Google help bring the 4x6 print back from the dead?
What Happens When a Major Photo Magazine Shuts Down?
Last week, Emerald Expositions, the owner of Photo District News (PDN), announced that PDN would no longer publish new content online or in print. The magazine had been a staple of the professional photography industry, particularly for advertising and commercial photography.
A Rare Signed Copy of ‘Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima’ is Up for Sale
"Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima" by photographer Joe Rosenthal is one of the most iconic photos of World War II, and now a rare signed print of the photo is up for sale.
The Instagram Problem: Is Instagram Altering Your Creative Vision?
UK-based photographer and YouTuber Jamie Windsor recently shared an interesting video about what he calls "The Instagram Problem for Photographers." Namely: that Instagram has quickly become the default method for sharing your work with the world.
How My Photo Went from Reddit to the Walls of NASA
About 4 months ago, I posted a photo of my 7-hexagon canvas cluster to Reddit's r/space (on a Sunday, the only day you're allowed to post your own astro photos to the sub). The title of the post was: "I'm a photographer and print-maker and my passion is the night sky. I made this 7-hexagon canvas cluster in honor of the forthcoming James Webb Telescope. The photo is of the Milky Way over WEBBer Lake, CA."
Why We Print
My mom was a florist. She used to say you can always tell a florist by their thumb. Each floral stalk must be cut prior to refrigeration and cut again when incorporated into a design, so if the inside of the thumb is rough and slightly discolored, with tiny slices lining the soft padding, like a hundred tiny paper cuts, you’re talking to a florist.