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Interview with Julia Anna Gospodarou
An in-depth interview with multiple award-winning fine-art photographer and architect Julia Anna Gospodarou. We don’t talk gear or techniques only art and photography.
IN DEFENSE OF BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY
Part 1 of a guide to give some insight in black and white photography and how to create better black and white photographs.
Complete Guide To Long Exposure Photography – 2016 Edition
This long exposure photography tutorial is targeted at several levels: beginners will find a complete guide and an extensive step by step explanation what long exposure photography is, what you need and how to do it yourself. The more experienced long exposure…
Top 10 Photographers
I’ve compiled a list of famous photographers who have had a decisive influence on photography as an art form as we know it today. I’ve categorized the photographers in several genres that are considered fine art genres. If you’re a serious photographer…
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Tutorials and thought-provoking views on black and white fine-art photography. We aim to redefine insights, not rehash commonplaces. Innovate, not conform. A labor of love to challenge your artistic views. To enable craftsmanship, to inspire and enrich life with art. (read more).
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Although I believe that gear isn’t the most important thing a photographer needs, I realize that having good gear is essential for boosting the morale of any photographer. It can inspire in some ways, it can make it more fun at times when things aren’t going your way and it can make it more effective and time-efficient if you can get things right in-camera instead of correcting it in post-production.
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