Steve McCurry – One Minute Masterclasses
Steve McCurry is an American editorial photographer best known for his iconic photograph “Afghan Girl,” which first appeared in National Geographic magazine. This opening line from McCurry’s Wikipedia entry introduces a photographer I deeply admire—one whose influence has inspired me, alongside figures like Don McCullin, to one day find myself in his shoes. Not only […]
Stephen Shore vs Ansel Adams
I was recently advised by my tutor to explore how different photographers capture similar scenes, particularly comparing Ansel Adams’ iconic shots of Yosemite with the work of Stephen Shore. Ansel Adams needs no introduction; his images of Yosemite, and his contributions to photography as a whole, are legendary. His striking black-and-white landscapes have become synonymous […]
A2 EYV – Self reflection
Assignment 2 Self-Reflection Technical and Visual I consider this assignment a success, as it has significantly expanded my approach to both image-making and interpretation. I was able to apply my technical skills in camera handling and composition to create engaging images from a seemingly simple subject. However, the major shortcoming in the initial submission was […]
A2 EYV – Rework
Assignment 2 – The Humanity of Litter Following feedback from my tutor on Assignment 2, I’ve re-edited, re-shot the images, and re-written the assignment notes, as I felt the latter was one of the weaker aspects of the original submission. Overall, I was pleased with the images, particularly since this project took me significantly outside […]
A2 EYV Tutor Feedback
When I submitted my assignment 2, I was quite proud of my work as it was quite a departure from what I have ever shot over the many years I have been a photographer. I deliberately kept my assignment notes to a minimal length after my notes for the “square mile” were a bit too […]
Diane Arbus (1923 -1971)
Diane Arbus (1923 – 1971) Diane Arbus is a photographer whose work never fails to capture attention, largely because she focused on photographing what she called “freaks.” Born into a wealthy New York Jewish family, Arbus grew up during the Great Depression. She married her childhood sweetheart at 18 in 1941 and developed a love […]