We know many amazing portrait photographers. And a number of you reading this may wonder why only a roundup of the best black portrait photographers are being done. Aside from our year long commitment to showcasing work from photographers in minority communities, it is Black History Month.
So it's only fair to showcase the work of some of these groundbreakers from the black community that we have spoken to. . thephoblographer.com
It's black history month which makes it the perfect time to explore the black experience in the photography industry. While The Phoblographer will uplift great work made by black photographers (something we do all year round), this thephoblographer.com »
2022-02-12 20:00
As February was Black History Month, my focus was predominantly on black photographers. Most people welcome that, and some don't. My pieces celebrated black photographers and the work they produce. thephoblographer.com »
2021-03-04 02:00
It's not easy making ends meet when you're a creative. The art world has notoriously been underpaid compared to other sectors. That's why hard-working photographers need to do all they can to earn an income. thephoblographer.com »
2021-02-26 08:00
It's Black History Month. A time where we take a look at photographers from the past, as well as the present. But our representation of the best black photographers doesn't last for only 28 days. thephoblographer.com »
2021-02-23 02:00
History can not ignore the contribution black photographers have made to our industry. Of course, legendary black photographers will inspire today's crop of black photographers. But their work should also inspire anyone that cares about the craft. thephoblographer.com »
2021-02-16 08:00
Last week I wanted to do a round-up of the best black photographers on YouTube. The piece became something else. Because YouTube struggled to show me black photographers using the platform, I had to ask if the platform was holding black photographers back. thephoblographer.com »
2021-02-14 02:00
I've had the privilege of showcasing the best black photographers during my three-plus years writing for The Phoblographer. Whether it's in round-ups or interviews, I've enjoyed every minute of working with those I've featured. thephoblographer.com »
2021-02-10 14:00
The famous Whitney Museum of American Art in Manhattan is being accused of “predatory” and “exploitative” behavior after it purchased artwork by Black photographers indirectly (and at a steep discount) through a fundraiser to exhibit the photos without the artists’ permission. petapixel.com »
2020-08-25 22:08
To celebrate Black History Month at 500px, we are featuring twelve incredibly talented black photographers on our platform. The post 500px celebrates 12 photographers for Black History Month appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »
2020-02-03 15:30
Although we're in 2019, black and white photography remains popular amongst photographers. That's because it brings a classic, timeless feel - something color just can't seem to match. Back in the early days of photography, people like Henri Cartier Bresson, Diane Arbus, and Ansel Adams championed the black and white aesthetic - setting the bar for the standard that others would need to reach. thephoblographer.com »
2020-01-29 08:00
All year round we should celebrate photographers from the black community. February, however, is a great opportunity to shine some extra light on the best of the best in the scene. In line with Black History month, we have compiled a list of 10 photographers whose work gets our photographic juices flowing. thephoblographer.com »
2019-02-18 02:00
Hey folks, This month La Noir Image, we’re featuring Kodak TMax as our primary focus. But next month, we’re revamping quite a bit and putting a lot more focus on black and white Urban Geometry. thephoblographer.com »
2017-06-05 19:00
This is a syndicated blog post from La Noir Image. Subscribe for as little as $15/year for this and a whole lot more. Lead photo by Rinzi Ruiz. Black and White tugs at everyone differently, but there is work that truly tugs at the hearts of everyone. It has the power to create interest from chaos, emphasizing thephoblographer.com »
2017-01-25 23:03
I was truly impressed by what I saw while scouring Instagram to show you ten mostly monochrome street photographers to inspire you this month. The thing that excited me most was just how many people are making work like this, and how diverse and interesting street photography really is. thephoblographer.com »
2016-10-12 17:39
I like to tell myself a little white lie: we’re returning to the old ways in photography because we’re realizing that they’re best. The truth, of course, is a deeper conversation around a lack of originality and self-rediscovery.
Last year, IKEA brought on Annie Leibovitz as an "artist in residence" and gave her the task to better visually represent how media presents the reality of life at home.
British documentary photographer Edward Thompson released an infrared medium-format photography book, The Unseen: An Atlas of Infrared Prints, in 2016 and is showing selected works from the book at the Saatchi Gallery in London until March 3. [Read More]
“America is heartbreakingly beautiful, with its vistas and distant horizons, as well as deserts, swamps, prairies, and mountain ranges,” says photographer Florence Montmare in an interview with the Phoblographer.
The Honest Amish National Beard and Moustache Championships took place earlier this month in Daytona Beach, Florida with the finest hairy chins in the land vying for the top prizes. [Read More]
"A standard headshot or portrait from a shoot are never my favorite," says photographer Levi Manchak to the Phoblographer in an interview. "I tend to prefer selecting a photo that's original, something I haven't consciously seen before or had some emotional effect on me when I took it.
"A standard headshot or portrait from a shoot are never my favorite," says photographer Levi Mancheck to the Phoblographer in an interview. "I tend to prefer selecting a photo that's original, something I haven't consciously seen before or had some emotional effect on me when I took it.