Photography Blogs

  John Dugdale is a renowned photographer whose work has been celebrated for its unique beauty and technical precision, His use of the cyanotype process has helped him create images that are both visually stunning and emotionally powerful. Dugdales work always portrays such a dreamlike quality and I believe this is what really sets him apart from any other photographer. His work is both beautiful and deeply personal. His work reflects his struggle with his heath and are notable for their intimacy and vulnerability. Dugdale has said that he sees his work as a way of "confronting mortality" and "celebrating the beauty of life".  Another reason why his work is so impressive is the technical precision in all if his prints. He clearly takes great care in the printing process, ensuring that each print is perfectly exposed and developed. The attention to detail helps give his images a sense of depth and texture that is often lacking in digital photography.

  Halsman was known for his innovative techniques that pushed the boundaries of traditional portrait photography. One of his most famous techniques was the when he would ask his subjects to jump while he photographed them mid-air. He believed that the act of jumping revealed a person's true character, and the resulting images were often playful and lighthearted. I personally love this technique and find a lot of inspiration from it. I love that it shows the playful childish side to people that you don't often see that from. The top image is his most famous image. It is accomplished by throwing all the objects in the air while jumping at the same time. This requires a great deal of time and energy to get the perfect shot but he did it perfectly. Not only is this image one of a kind and extremely eye catching, it is also compositionally perfect. The lighting, shadows, and focus in this photo are what takes it to the next level. Halsmans photo of Marilyn Monroe is iconic. In this ...