Ex 3.2 Part 1 EYV – A Durational Space

Robert Capa’s “D-Day” Photograph Capa’s iconic D-Day photograph, capturing the chaos of the invasion, often sparks debate about whether the motion blur was intentional. It’s possible that Capa, under heavy fire, didn’t have the luxury of considering his shutter speed. The blur in this image could very well be a result of the frantic, unpredictable […]

Bruce Davidsons – Subway

Bruce Davidson – Subway Serie Bruce Davidson’s Subway Series is a powerful collection of photographs, created with clear intention and purpose, and it succeeds in what it set out to do. Shot in 1979, during a time when New York’s subways were considered unsafe, poorly managed, and filled with graffiti, Davidson aimed to document this […]

Bruce Gilden

Bruce Gilden Born: 1946, New York Bruce Gilden is a street photographer I greatly admire, though I doubt I could emulate his style—though I wish I could. If you want to find Bruce Gilden, you’ll most likely encounter him on the streets. He’s just as comfortable photographing people in the UK, France, and Japan as […]

The Importance of Depth of Field in Photography

The most political decision you make is where you direct people’s eyes. (Wim Wenders (1997) quoted in Bromberg & Chanarin, 2008) Depth of field is a critical element in image composition, as it allows photographers to guide the viewer’s attention and shape the narrative of the image. A shallow depth of field immediately draws the […]

Vivian Maier: Who Took Nanny’s Pictures?

Vivian Maier: Who Took Nanny’s Pictures? “Vivian Maier: Who Took Nanny’s Pictures?” is a 2013 BBC documentary that delves into the enigmatic life and extraordinary work of photographer Vivian Maier. Maier was entirely unknown as a photographer during her lifetime, seemingly capturing images solely for her own pleasure. It’s difficult to say for sure, as […]

Revisiting Thomas Ruff’s “jpegs”: A New Perspective on Found Images

Thomas Ruff’s book “jpegs” offers a fascinating exploration of found images through the lens of contemporary art. By manipulating the resolution of these images to create low-grade, pixelated results, Ruff invites us to reconsider our perception of digital photography and its impact on our visual culture. However, this raises a pertinent question: does this approach […]