Posts tagged photography

Rare Photos of Marilyn Monroe with a Rolleiflex
In these vintage photos, Hollywood’s blonde bombshell Marilyn Monroe is seen taking some photographs with a Rolleiflex TLR. Who knew that this year’s Cannes poster girl liked being behind the lens as well as in front of it?
Lomography 

(Source: lomography.com)

An interview with the venerable Albert Watson.

"102 Things I've Learned About Street Photography"

I don’t agree with everything Erick says, but it’s a pretty good list overall.

How to know if you’ve become a successful artist.

How to know if you’ve become a successful artist.

100 Tips from a Professional Photographer

Don't tell anyone you went to the London Olympics!

Ticket holders are instructed not to share photos, videos, and more.

When Marilyn asked John Huston how to throw the dice, he replied:
“Don’t think about it, honey, just throw.That’s the story of your life Don’t think, do it.” 
Photographed by Eve Arnold, 1960.

When Marilyn asked John Huston how to throw the dice, he replied:

Don’t think about it, honey, just throw.That’s the story of your life Don’t think, do it.” 

Photographed by Eve Arnold, 1960.

Once Upon a Time in Kuwait

Photos from a time before oil was king.

timelightbox:

Jeff Vespa gives you a behind-the-scenes look at Alex Prager’s new series Compulsion and La Petite Mort.

Alex Prager's new work shows off a compelling eye.

If Carpenters Talked Like Camera Geeks

Funny, but true.

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William Eggleston plays the piano

Simply beautiful.

(Source: vimeo.com)

Songs About Photography

A classy photo of the classic Contax G2 camera. I recently switched from my Sony NEX-based system to the Fuji X-Pro1 and am finding it to very reminiscent of what many still call the best rangefinder of all time. If you’ve got way more cash than me, you can replicate this photo for the 21st century here.

A classy photo of the classic Contax G2 camera. I recently switched from my Sony NEX-based system to the Fuji X-Pro1 and am finding it to very reminiscent of what many still call the best rangefinder of all time. If you’ve got way more cash than me, you can replicate this photo for the 21st century here.

(Source: yimmyayo)