Photojournalist Loses Her Life Leaving Behind Powerful Photos
Photos by Camille Lepage
Just this week, young 26 year old French Photojournalist, Camille Lepage, was found dead while on an assignment to cover the Central African Republic. Although the rising photographer was at the very start of her career, the work she has left behind is powerful, and has already shed light on the lifestyles and subjects she has captured. The news hit the very tight knit community of photojournalists rather quickly, and shortly after Reuters reported that she was found dead by anti-balaka militia near the town of Bouar. Whether she was caught in crossfire or murdered is still unknown.
In an article published by Nicholas Kulish, he recalls his brief relationship with Lepage, and details the type of passionate photojournalist she was. Specifically, he notes, "Optimistic, generous, hard-working and relentless are all qualities I would come to associate with Camille. I would add fearless to that list as well. A young woman, just 26, as small of stature as she was large of heart, she was willing to go anywhere at any moment, an attitude that in spite of grave danger had taken her all over the Central African Republic in recent months." Knowing this and seeing how remarkable her captures are, makes the work she leaves behind all the more intriguing.
Below are some of the captivating images and published work she leaves behind. Although the young photojournalist tragically lost her life, she left a powerful portfolio, and so much insight to the stories she was trying to tell.
“My interest takes me to places in the shadow, where crisis take place but where the media often remain silent.” - Camille Lepage (1988-2014)
[Via NY Times]
Sony RX100M3 Pictures, Specs & Pricing Leaked
Awhile back, there were rumors that surfaced of Sony working on the Sony RX100M3 after a manual of the camera was leaked. That rumor ended up have some truth to it, and now we get some more rumors involving the RX100M3. According to Sony Alpha Rumors, someone at a Sony store in Canada leaked photos, specs, and the price of the anticipated RX100M3, claiming that it would be released sometime this week; however, they have since been taken down from the site. Some of the specs that were leaked stated that the new Sony camera would come equipped with a 20-7mm f/1.8-2.8 lens with a 0.39-inch 1.44M dot pop up OLED electronic viewfinder, a Bionz X processor, and more for about $900. We'll see what'll happen with the announcement and whether or not Sony provides any official news regarding the M3. Until then check out some of the images here.
[Via SAR]
Beautiful Ashley Benson Covers Complex Magazine
Photos by Zoe McConnell
Although Spring Break is over, summer comes in full swing as beautiful actress Ashley Benson covers the new June/July 2014 issue of COMPLEX Magazine, and it's hot! (No pun intended). Shot by popular celebrity photographer Zoe McConnell, Benson models swimwear and revealing attire, in front of vibrant colors, and on a beach front for the magazine's cover and feature. The feature includes an elaborate exclusive interview by Tara Aquino with a wide array of questions.
In the interview, we learn a lot more about the Spring Breakers starlet, such as her strict upbringing in Anaheim, California, her claim to fame, bizarre run-in's with fans, tabloid rumors, and much more. The photos are stunning and the article is very entertaining, definitely be sure to take a look here.
[Via Complex]
Apple Hires Nokia’s Head of Lumia Photography
Apple has been the talk of the town recently because of their rumored acquisition of Beats, and it looks like people will continue to talk with this recent news. As of June 1st, Ari Partinen, lead Nokia PureView engineer, will be leaving Nokia and starting a new position at Apple. The PureView technology has given smartphones like the Lumia 1020 and Nokia PureView 808 outstanding photo taking abilities and carry some of the best photo sensors on smartphones. This looks like a great move for Apple, and it might be a sign that the company will be stepping up its mobile photography game for the next iPhone release. There's no telling what will become of Nokia as far as their phone division is concerned, with Microsoft completing its acquisition, and now one its lead guy has jumped ship. I'm sure we can expect some new things coming from Apple that should excite mobile photographers.
[Via PetaPixel]
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Photos by @charleyzheng
Everybody is on their phone. Thousands of people everyday wear out their thumbs scrolling through photos, deciding which ones to post on Instagram. It’s so easy to do whether you’re a photographer or not; just point, shoot, choose a filter and post whatever you created. From funny duck face selfies, to breathtaking landscapes, to gritty city streets. Some use it as visual journal giving glimpses of their lives, while others have taken it to another level by creating works of art. All of us at Ruby Hornet are fans of the social media platform and decided to do a weekly series highlighting people whose Instagrams stand above the rest. Let us know in the comments section if you’d like to be featured, or let us know about some other cool Instagrams. Be sure to follow Ruby Hornet on Instagram, too.
This week’s featured Instagram comes from @charleyzheng. If there's one thing I do like, it's landscape photography and seeing incredible shots of mother nature. Maybe that's why I'm drawn to this Instagram gallery because its photo composition and the amazing landscapes shots of the Pacific Northwest. It's a nice change from seeing skyscrapers and the daily stuff of urban living, and the views aren't something you can't get in a big city. Be sure to check out some of her photos here, and head on over to her Instagram for more great visuals.
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Samsung Announces the NX3000, a New Mirror-Less Camera
Samsung has recently announced a new mirror-less camera to beef up its NX lineup that features the NX30 and NXMini. This new camera, known as the NX3000, will fit right in between both cameras in the existing line and possibly entice those that want the capabilities of an entry level DSLR without all the bulk. The camera is of medium build and not as big as the NX30, but a tad bit bigger the NXMini while it borrows some features from each camera. It has a 20.3MP pixel like the NX30 before and for the selfie lovers it shares NXMini flip up screen alongside a Self Shot mode that airbrushes your selfie. The camera also features a 460,800-dot IPS screen and wi-fi to easily share your photos with your smart phone. The NX3000 will be available starting June 1st and should come in priced at around $500 depending on what kit package you choose. You can check out some of the product shots below.
[Via Mashable]
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]
[Video] 7 Easy Photography Hacks to Jump Start Your Creativity
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Photo by Irwin Wong
I think for most creatives, there just comes a time when you get in a rut and need some sort of inspiration. Sometimes you have to find a way to challenge yourself and try something different to get that creative spark going. The people over at COOPH have created a video with some simple photography hacks to help you create unique images that are not only simple, but cheap as well. You might have seen some of these hacks before, maybe even have tried them yourself; I know I have, and you might pick up something new that you can try out. The video follows photographer Leo Rosas as he goes through the steps of each hack, so take a look at the video and maybe you'll try out one of these simple hacks next to time you shoot.
[Via COOPH]