We found this pretty insightful link for photography trends in 2020. It’s always good to shake things up and try to shoot different styles and formats but you should never color inside the lines. Take fragments and pull inspiration from multiple facets and then shape and mold it into your own style.
-Staff
In case the Easter bunny missed your house this year, here’s a fun video that we found on George Janko’s YouTube channel for your viewing pleasure.
P.s. Hey, Vicky, we’re huge fans of you and your shirt :)
-Staff
We just updated our Depop with rare Harley-Davidson® and vintage pieces.
-Staff
If you’re like us and have been spoiled by having your film processed at your local photo lab and are now uncertain as to how you’re going to keep up with your analog workflow while being stuck at home, fear not, the Italy based, Ars-imago® has introduced the Lab-Box® (via a very supportive Kickstarter campaign). If you don’t have the space for a darkroom or don’t want to go back to developing tanks in your sink (although it’s still a fun and very inexpensive way of getting it done), than this is a very easy and sufficient way of bringing those negatives to life. We’re excited to take this baby for a spin and give you a full review on the results it produces.
-Staff
Leica just launched their #StayHomeWithLeica program which provides free online talks with photographers and creatives from across the globe as well as a weekly photo challenge.
-Staff
A lot of creatives have been forced to rethink their approach when in comes to producing content which has re-fueled the Facetime photoshoot. This isn’t anything new, in fact, Kim Kardashian brought it into the mainstream mindset in 2015 for her Interview Magazine cover but yesterday Bella Hadid kicked the digital window wide open again. Her Vogue Italia shoot pushed the boundaries as it had multiple people on FT including a stylist for the project. I think this is something we’re going to have to get used to in the days, months and perhaps years to come as things are undeniably changing. Do I like it? I can see how the voyeuristic factor plays a roll and how it can be extremely relatable to the younger viewers because let’s face it, kids would rather FT than hangout and text instead of call. I don’t love the concept and I’m not opposed to it, but I am curious to see how far this will go. Is it going to get to a point where we can remotely access cameras (not like this) from across the world? Will this devalue the need of a “pro photographer” or eliminate the financial compensation for all of those whom are usually on set directing and aiding the project? I suppose only time will tell.
If you’re interested in trying a FTPS, we found some pointers for you here.
-Danny
Pictures For Elmhurst is a print sale of work by New York-based photographers with all proceeds going directly to Elmhurst Hospital Center in order to fight the Covid-19 emergency.
Available for 10 days starting today. You can support the project here
-Staff
Netflix just released their L.A. Originals documentary showcasing the photography of Estevan Oriol and the tattooing of Mr. Cartoon. Throw on your Dickie’s and get ready for a wild ride.
-Staff
I’m extremely grateful to be able to replenish the stock on our Studio trucker hats. With a lot of the access to local production sources being shut down, it’s amazing to know that we’ve built a solid relationship with a small, tight knit circle of trusted people that can always get things done.
Support your local businesses. It’s a sad fact that there will be a lot of establishments that won’t make it through this.
-Danny
The BoF just issued a report on the future spectrum of fashion and the inevitable changes that we’ll see (already starting) as the landscape has dramatically changed due to Covid-19. There’s a lot of information if processed and applied correctly that can gear large and small businesses towards tailoring a sustainable and optimistic transition during these times and the future ahead.
You can read it here.
-Danny