Light and Night

Paris of the 1930s was a busy place. It drew top end musicians, performers and dancers; was documented by notable writers, painters and poets; and provided the scenes for some iconic photographs. One of the notable photographers working this beat was Brassaï (born Gyula Halász in 1899). A trained painter and sculptor, he moved to […]

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A World Of Images

If you’re interested in vintage photography and cameras then the odds are good that you know about the US Government’s Library of Congress catalogue. If you don’t this is for you.  The LoC catalogue documents American – and international – history. It’s made up of extensive collections (some privately-owned) which include maps, manuscripts, newspapers, film […]

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Huntin’ fishin’ shootin’

Want toasty-warm hands and fingers free to iPhoneograph? Your best bet is to opt for gloves with open thumb and index finger tips and a fair bit of grip, ideally rubberized, non-slip palms. So if you’re searching online, here are some of the most popular options, the terms used and what they describe: Photography gloves: […]

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