Title: Photographs Not Taken – A collection of Photographers’ Essays Author: edited by Will Steacy Published by: Daylight Community Arts Foundation, 2021 For today’s review in my series of Photographer’s library series, I chose a small book which does not include any pictures, nothing at all. It is a 135-page book edited by Will Steacy, …
Quote of the month 05/26 “It’s more important for a photographer to have very good shoes, than to have a very good camera.” Sebastião Salgado Previous QOTM here.
After a couple of months without taking my camera out, I finally managed to get out for the shoot. Well, nothing fancy, just a quick outing to the Peak District to explore places where I can shoot for my ongoing project, Magatta Ki. I’m always trying to find new places I haven’t been before, and …
Title: The Mountains of Snowdonia Author: John Clow Published by: Creative monochrome,1993 First edition, soft cover I was thinking about which book to pick for my next Photographers’ Library review, and my eyes found two books by John Clow on my shelf. I immediately started to think about how underrated this photographer is. The second …
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Quote of the month 04/26 “As great a picture can be made as one’s mental capacity-no greater. Art cannot be taught; it must be self-inspiration, though the imagination may be fired and the ambition and work directed by the advice and example of others.” Edward Weston Previous QOTM here.
Author: Ragnar Axelsson Published by: Kehrer Verlag . 29 May 2025, 192 pages I heard a lot about Ragnar Axelsson in the past and I always wanted to own one of his books. Recently I realized there is a newly published book of his. I did not think much about it and purchased it pretty …
Well, it’s such a difference when the sun is out and the forecast is for a great day out. I did not hesitate and went for another walk. This time, with my usual partner in crime, Chris, and my beautiful wife, Mirka. The main goal was to stand on Ringing Roger, a hill neighbouring the …
Quote of the month 03/26 “Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst.” Henri Cartier-Bresson Previous QOTM here.
Short summary of my visit to Photography and Video show 2026
I own 3 Eliot Porter’s books . In this short article I will try to do a short review of all three of them. Let’s start with another review. Book Title: Eliot Porter Author: Eliot Porter Published by: New York Graphic Society Books. Little, Brown and Company, Boston . first edition 1987 This book is …