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Controversial Mapplethorpe Photograph “Man In Polyester Suit” Just Sold For $478,000 At Auction

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The notorious photograph, Man In A Polyester Suit, taken in 1980 by photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, sold at a Sotheby’s (New York) auction on Wednesday for $478,000. The sale makes the photograph one of the most expenisve photos ever sold, though it’s still quite a ways off from list topper, Rhein II which sold for a whopping $4.3M.

As some of you may recall, Man In A Polyester Suit–a NSFW photo which shows a man wearing a three piece suit with his penis out has had a troubled history. In 1989, Cincinnati’s Contemporary Arts Center put the image on exhibition, which resulted in public outrage and criminal obscenity charges against the Center’s director. He was acquitted in 1990.[Read More…]

Sunset Selfie Series Shows How One Man Gets Creative With Cardboard Cutouts

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As creative minded people, you might find it stressful when you have to spend too much time in front of a computer screen working. That’s the situation John Marshall found himself in, and to quench his thirst for something hands on and artistic, he started cutting out giant sized cardboard animals to pose with in a really fun selfie series, Sunset Selfies.

“As a writer, I spend too much time sitting down, so I love to step away from all that, get on the floor, draw something, cut it out, and go enjoy the beautiful sunset outside. It’s a very organic process, like being a kid again,” Marshall explained.[Read More…]

Cheeky Filmmaker Tells Music Fans How They Can Take Better Photos At Concerts; Step 1: Just Don’t.

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You’ll probably either love this guy’s sense of humor or hate it, but if you’ve ever to been to a concert, he makes a few points that will most likely resonate with you regardless of whether or not you appreciate his style. (I admit, I was turned off at first, but after about 20 seconds of listening to what he had to say, I totally became a fan.)

In the clip, Woody Roseland makes a heartfelt case against taking photos during the concert at all, but he’s accepted most everyone is going to just keep on doing it anyways. In an attempt to find a solution to the problem through compromise, he made this fun little video with a few suggestions on how to get better photos at concerts without royally ticking off the poor guy stuck standing behind you.

I’m sure you all are well mannered concertgoers and/or photographers, so while you may not need tips on taking better concert photos, I have a feeling you may still enjoy the video![Read More…]

Photographer Catches Humpback Whales Playing Under The Northern Lights While Testing Out His New Camera

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What better way to test out your new Sony A7’s low light abilities than with the stunning scene Northern lights photographer, Harald Albrigtsen, was lucky enough to come across. While taking his new camera out for a test drive on Kvaløya, in Northern Norway, Albrigtsen happened across the unusual sight–and the best part, the whales came back the following night giving the photographer two days capture this footage.

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Parabo Press Wants To Make Fine Art Prints More Accessible To Photographers With Affordable Printing Alternatives

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Want to cover your walls in art, but the cost of actually doing so slowing the process down? The fine folks from  Parabo Press (part of the trusted Photojojo family) have you covered.  They’ve dubbed themselves as “print service for design-minded photo takers”, which makes a lot more sense when you see what they’re all about. In a nutshell, enabling photographers from all walks of life affordable access to various fine art printing processes. [Read More…]

Sony Announces It Will Split Off Its Image Sensor Business Into It’s Own Company

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In a press release put out by Sony on October 6th, the company announced it would splitting off it’s sensor division and developing it into it’s own company division, Sony Semiconductor Solutions . The company touched on the potential for a division back in February, and it appears as though they moving ahead with plans at full steam. The press release stated Sony Semiconductor Solutions will be up and running on April 1, 2016.[Read More…]

At 101 Years Old, Japan’s First Female Photojournalist Still Loves Taking Photos

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As a 25 year old, Tokyo born Tsuneko Sasamoto, made the decision to become a professional photographer. World War II was just getting underway and, in Japan, it was mostly unheard of for a woman to choose a career over a husband. That didn’t stop the young Sasamoto–she had been shooting since her early twenty’s, documenting pre-war life, and had become incredibly passionate about her work. Her determination helped her become on of Japan’s very first female photojournalists, documenting the turmoil of the World War II era.[Read More…]

In A World Full Of Digital Cameras, Are Vintage Lenses Still Useful?

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Truth be told, there’s a lot of vintage glass out there that’s leaps and bounds better than some of the more modern lenses we see on the market. Because they’re old and typically require some kind of mounting adapter to fit newer cameras, vintage lenses just don’t see much love nowadays; however, that doesn’t mean they aren’t worthy of your time or attention. In fact, you can save some mega bucks by opting for a vintage lens over a newer lens.[Read More…]

Argentina Talks Extending The Lifespan On Copyrights By Average Of 120 Years; Artist Advocacy Groups Say No Way

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Argentinian lawmakers are reviewing a possible new law which would extend the copyright on photographs and films from the current 20 years after date of publication, to a greatly extended 70 years after the photographer’s death. According to the Electronic Frontier Foundation, that averages to be an extension of about 120 years.

While that may sound like fairly good thing at first, it has a lot people in an uproar. As it stands, were the bill to go into effect, it would work retroactively–meaning thousands of photos that are currently in the public domain, would suddenly become copyrighted again. This, of course, would result in an overwhelming amount of unintentional infringements and thousands of images being pulled from the internet. [Read More…]

Listen To An Expert Image Analyst Easily Explain The Science Behind Photo Filters

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Photo filters like those we find in Instagram, VSCO, and Photoshop are often used to apply a desired style to a photograph without having to put much thought into it, but have you have ever took a moment to think about how they work under the surface? How exactly do they work and what’s actually happening to your photograph?[Read More…]

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