Mossless in America: Documentary Photos by Paul D'Amato
Photos by Paul D'Amato
In an experimental photography publication run by Romke Hoogwaerts and Grace Leigh, who partnered with Mossless Magazine, is a creative column titled Mossless in America, featuring interviews with various documentary photographers from around the United States. Amongst those photographers is Paul D'Amato, who has been documenting dramas in the everyday lives of ordinary people for more than two decades. Born in Boston, D'Amato has gone across the country hitchhiking and hopping freight trains to achieve the work he has. After years of moving around he ended up in to Chicago, where he discovered communities like Pilsen and Little Village, which are where most of his featured photography in Mossless was taken.
In an inclusive interview with VICE, D'Amato speaks in detail about these photos, in addition to the new series he is currently photographing on the west side of Chicago, which is called HereStillNow. The photos are raw and powerful, and a perfect example to the type of documentary photography used in Mossless Magazine. Be sure to check out it's third issue to be published this spring, titled The United States (2003–2013). And be sure to see more of Paul D'Amato's work here.
[Via VICE]
Tiny Tattoos with their Real-Life Counterparts by Austin Tott
Photos by Austin Tott
Seattle-based photographer Austin Tott is a master of conceptual photography, and this time around he managed to keep it small and simple, yet purely artistic in his latest series titled "Tiny Tattoos". In this project, he composed a series of small wrist tattoos, barely bigger than a quarter, of seemingly mundane items, and pairs each tiny tattoo with its real-life counterpart.
Compared to his other conceptual photo work, he set out to make this series unique from others by creating something purely fun and entertaining, while maintaining a flow of creativity. Although they look simple, the concept looks well thought out, and each tattoo is fascinating enough to keep looking through more. If you're looking for a tiny tattoo for yourself, these photos are good place to start looking for ideas.
Check out the set below and be sure to find more of this work here.
[Via Mashable]
Leica Announces Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens with New T-System
Photos by Leica
Leica sets the bar even higher this week as they announced their mirror-less interchangeable lens in the new T-System with auto focus. The new Leica T is still as beautiful as older Leica models, but finally incorporates a more innovative and more intuitive image quality that matches all but the best mirror-less cameras now on the market. It's two new lenses feature an amazing 16.3-megapixel APS-C sensor, at an 18-56mm F3.5-5.6 and a 35mm equivalent 23mm F2 prime. Going further, each has a shutter with a maximum speed of 1/4000 of a second and an ISO range of 100-12500. Leica is also promising a 11-23mm F3.5-4.5 wide-angle zoom and 55-135mm F3.5-4.5 tele-zoom lens too.
The body of each Leica T is cut from a solid block of aluminum and features a user-friendly touch screen, and an optional electronic viewfinder with a built-in GPS and Wi-Fi. The camera body alone (available in black or silver) is priced at $1850. As far as the lenses go, the 16-56mm F3.5-5.6 zoom costs $1750, while the 23mm F2 prime is set a bit higher at $1950. Leica prices stay high, but are worth every penny, every time. C
Check out its photos and let us what you think.
[Via DP Review]
Ghostly Long Exposure Photography by Darren Moore
Photos by Darren Moore
Shot mostly around England, self-taught photographer Darren Moore creates ghostly, black and white images using a method called daytime long exposure. In this method, neutral density filters are attached to the camera lens to reduce the amount light, and allow the shutter to open for extended periods of time. All shots were created in broad daylight and with single exposures ranging from 30 seconds to up to 15 minutes. It's a process that requires much patience and stillness, something not everyone can do.
With the combination of long exposure, black and white photography, still water, reflection, and chosen locations like shipwrecks, abandoned homes, and other off-shores features, the set creates a haunting, almost unreal feel. This appeal has become something Moore is known for in just a few years as a full-time professional photographer, and has even earned him international awards and exhibits.
Check out some of our favorite images from his work, and be sure to check out more here.
[Via PetaPixel]
Rifles Manufactured Specifically for Young Children
Photos by An-Sofie Kesteleyn
“My First Rifle” is the advertising slogan for small rifles manufactured specifically for young children. For appeal, they come in an assortment of colors and styles like hot pink, orange, royal blue or with multicolor swirls, and although they look like toys, these rifles are very real. The bizarre concept instantly grabbed the attention of Belgian photographer An-Sofie Kesteleyn, and she immediately took on a project to photo shoot children with their own rifles in America.
The idea first came about when Kesteleyn read an article about a 5-year-old boy in rural Southern Kentucky who accidentally shot his 2 year old sister, and not with any gun, with his own gun. Having been raised in Belgium, she found this astonishing, so when she traveled to the United States she sought out to find gun shops and shooting ranges with families who had bought these playfully colored guns for their children. With the permission of the children's parents, she photographed them with their rifles. While meeting with these families, she respected that most of the parents discussed self-defense and their fear of attacks with the kids, so she then asked the children to write about their own fears, and she presents their writings and drawings next to their portraits.
Although the idea and gun topic are both very controversial, the portraits are intriguing and thought provoking. Take a look for yourself and let us know how you feel about the concept.
[Via The NY Times]
[Through My Lens] Femme Marinett
Photos by AngieStar Photo
In inspiration of the infamous literary archetype "femme fatale", a mysterious and sultry woman who charms her lovers into compromising or dangerous situations, we created a seductive photo set I've titled Femme Marinett. In collaboration with talented make up artist Marie Antoinette, and our ever so seductive model Marinett Santiago, we went with a dark yet sexy wardrobe, and shot at an unlikely setting, behind a rehabbed old warehouse, to bring together the whole look.
In editing, I went even further and slightly unsaturated the photos, to emphasize a dark and mysterious vibe to Marinett's sexy and seductive appeal. All in all, the fully feminine collaboration proved a success and the photos are just as alluring as the character inspiration. Take a look at the following photos from our fun and very sensuous photo shoot, and find more here. Also be sure to check out my page on Facebook as we will be collaborating again very soon.
L.A.'s Punk and Rap Past Captured by Photographer Janette Beckman
Photos by Janette Beckman
Janette Beckman is a New York based photographer born in London, England, and is a product of the '70s punk movement. Although much of her portrait work is often associated with New York, Beckman put together a gallery that opened April 17th of select photos, dating 31 years ago of L.A.'s Punk and Rap past. The collection of various iconic photographs includes Johnny Rotten, Joe Strummer, Debbie Harry, Slick Rick, Keith Haring, and Run DMC to name a few. The exhibition is called Rebel Cultures: Punks, Rap & Gangs, and is currently being featured in HVW8 Art + Design Gallery in Los Angeles through May 18th.
Aside from the Punk and Rap scene in LA, Beckman also features photos from the summer of 1982, when she was introduced to members of the East LA gang, El Hoyo Maravilla. The poverty and culture in the area inspired her to capture many of it's members in the heart of their known territory, a perfect additional to her gallery on "Rebel Cultures". Surviving gang members that were involved were even invited to the gallery opening. Other gallery goers included Curt Smith of Tears for Fears and Delicious Vinyl's Rick Ross.
Check out some of the following photos from the gallery on exhibition now, and be sure to check out more of Beckman's work here.
[Via LA Weekly]
Surreal Pictures Shot With Old Film Camera
Photos by Oleg Oprisco
In combination of dramatic landscapes, floral designs, and an old Kiev 6C and Kiev 88 film cameras, photographer Oleg Oprisco developed amazingly surreal pictures for all to see. The 26 year old photographer from Ukraine stepped outside of the digital world with this series, and proved that old film camera's can still be used for artistic and surreal work without the use of photoshop.
Oprisco definitely showcases her appreciation for film photography and the importance of single frame shots in this body of work. With a muted color palette, unexpected props, and mysterious figures, each photo carries it's own magical essence.
Take a look at the following photos and find more here.
[Via Demilked]
