I like grain, and I like what happens in the highlights with film. They seem to glow. I liken it to how analog recordings sound when driven. There’s a texture and natural compression that keeps the sound from breaking. more
Once the proposal was accepted, I began further research on global warming, sea level rise and saltwater intrusion. more
It matters not a jot if your photography is representational or more creative, whether you take big pictures or little pictures. It doesn’t matter how we capture that love. The equipment we use is superfluous. It's what’s inside us that counts. more
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The strong contrast between the black and blue mussels and the light, partly transparent stones makes the eye jump between the shells. The dark color of the colonies contrasts with the orange sand bed. more
One of the most compelling aspects of Bonnie’s work is her pursuit of abstraction. Her approach moves beyond the confines of representational photography, seeking to distill nature into its purest forms. more
In our society, emotions are often "suppressed." We are no longer connected to our bodies, to our deepest feelings; we live in our heads. This disconnects us from ourselves and our environment. Conscious photography aims to reconnect us to our sensations and emotions in the present moment. more
After success with carbon ink printing by Cone Editions, I noticed they had a lot of photogravure classes and I was curious. How would photogravure compare to carbon ink? Does it look different? Would it get more attention? Is it more durable? more
But the outcomes, the benefits of having those conversations, the benevolence taking root, that I am made better by having such conversations, and the stories that I have made from them in my images must be shared. more
As the golden light of morning penetrates the veil of fog and pierces through our lenses, all our photographic senses are heightened, and there is nowhere else that we can be but right here in the ‘now’. more
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In this autumnal palette, death does not mean the end but a transformation. The ash resists mourning its loss and does not shrink from its bareness. The elder stands with a quiet confidence, unshaken, an echo of strength. more
In episode fourteen, we talk with Paula Pell Johnson, who shares the history and evolution of her family-run photography business, Linhofstudio, and much more more
My love for the Scottish landscape and its remote locations is, for me, better represented using a variety of darkroom processes and papers, than being a perfect HD colour image. more
The most important tool of photography is your mind. Keep it sharp. Avoid distraction. Fill it with knowledge about your subject matter. more
My philosophy of photography has evolved a few times over the last decade, but there’s a core question I keep coming back to: am I doing a thing in order to create images, or am I doing it to have an adventure and maybe create image opportunities along the way? more
on The Big Move
Thank you kindly David. I'm especially happy with your thoughts on the last image. The last image is a particular favourite because it was taken on the beach in front of our house. Because of that it holds a special place in my heart.
- Mark Littlejohn, 20:40 21st Maron Bonnie Lampley – Portrait of a Photographer
Hi Igor. Most people probably have a vision of what their online friends look like, and it often doesn't match what the person actually looks like. I've had that experience numerous times.
- Bonnie Lampley, 17:48 21st Maron Bonnie Lampley – Portrait of a Photographer
It’s nice to read your bio here, Bonnie. And to see a portrait of you. I have seemingly known you for years and had a different picture in my imagination. I’m wondering if I’m the only one that has a vision of people online when they read their written words.
- Igor Doncov, 21:50 19th Mar