When I was about seven years old I picked up my dad’s old camcorder. I thought of it as a magic machine that could capture moments, and I don’t think I was wrong. I immediately wanted to start making short movies. I just knew how to frame my shots – how to make one thing look like whatever I wanted it to. I continued to make silly movies until I was about 17 when I decided I … [Read more...]
Photo Profile: Silvino González Morales
I'm a Colombian photographer and designer. My work is focused in finding artistic pathways to melt traditional cultural roots with a global worldwide vision. Right now my goal is to experiment with mixtures between classical (analogous) and digital techniques of representation, capture and print of images; trying to find a personal way to express my vision and feelings about a … [Read more...]
Photo Profile: Ferry de Wet
Too much! I really like too many types of photography. It started when I nagged at 15 for my first SLR -- a Praktika MTL. The only electronics in there was the light meter. It did teach me photography, the hard way. Only manual controls, focus, aperture and shutter. That was all there was to it. And the choice of film determined the mood of the photos. Simple, but it forced me … [Read more...]
Photo Profile: Nick Reck
My Name is Nick – I’m like you. I take photographs. I don’t plan too much; I often look at other people images (probably yours!) and get ideas... That’s the way I roll, it’s quite simple really. My love affair with photography began on the 4th of September 2009 when I got my first and most inspiring piece of photography kit... the IPhone 3gs. I’m not old school, put it … [Read more...]
Photo Profile: Jenna Lynn Monroe
I am a native Austin, TX photographer, writer and artist. I can't begin tell you what my first camera was. I have been taking photographs since the day I could remember so it was probably a polaroid or some cheap 110 (remember those?) but I can tell you that photography has always been an emotional outlet for me. It not only helps me to get into touch with who I am but it … [Read more...]