The Power Of Contrasting Objects To Elevate Your Scenic Photography
Plus: An Important Lesson From Photographer, Diane Arbus & More
Jeff Tan
June 17, 2024
"My favorite thing is to go where I've never been." – Diane Arbus
Happy Monday, Friends,
“The thing that's important to know is that you never know. You're always sort of feeling your way.” That’s a quote from the infamous photographer, Diane Arbus. This morning let’s reflect on how accurate that statement is and how we can interpret it with our cameras.
Juxtaposition is one of the author’s favorite words and one of the most critical aspects of successful photography. It is often consciously used in portraiture, outdoor adventure photography, and travel shooting. However, juxtaposition is often overlooked in landscape photography. TAKE A LOOK →
Nikon has long been a popular choice for amateur and professional wildlife photographers. Since the days of its film and digital SLR cameras, it has committed to engineering robust cameras with swift autofocus and making top-tier telephoto lenses. That same focus persists in the mirrorless age, perhaps even more. TAKE A LOOK →
Unlock the secrets to creating breathtaking monochrome images. (Clue: It’s in the processing.) TAKE A LOOK →
The word kaizen has become increasingly common among camera enthusiasts. It's often used in conjunction with Fujifilm but is increasingly applied to any company that adds features during firmware. I think this focus on firmware misses the point and risks obscuring the real meaning of the word. TAKE A LOOK →
It’s easy to become inspired by modern photographers and all the great work that they do. But at the same time, some of the earliest photographers have a purity that removes all of the ambiguities around modern photography today. One of those photographers was Diane Arbus. Her images often were a slap in the face to conventional standards of what was considered normal at the time. TAKE A LOOK →
"I really believe there are things nobody would see if I didn't photograph them." – Diane Arbus
Tomorrow: F/1.4 vs f/1.8: can you really tell the difference?
– Jeff