Throughout history, women in filmmaking, entertainment, and media have left an indelible mark in the arts. Challenging conventions, and inspiring generations with their creativity and talent, figures like Frida Kahlo,…
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In relation to photography, ‘point of view’ refers to the position the camera is in when viewing a scene. Are you laying on the ground, looking up at your subject?…
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In the late 19th century, spirit photography became popular amongst individuals who believed spirits could be caught on camera. These images were created through double-exposure photography and experimentation, often using…
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The awesome, majestic beauty of nature has given inspiration to photographers since the very beginning of the artform, no doubt evolved from centuries of paintings and drawings that drew upon…
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The internet and social media have made the world of photography simultaneously a smaller and a much larger place, creating countless online communities of visual artists who may have never…
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As summer starts to wind down and we embrace the cooler months, outdoor photographers tend to gear up. Autumn is arguably the favorite season for photographers due to ever-changing scenery,…
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While there are plenty of YouTube tutorials and other digital media on every minutiae of photography, sometimes it helps to turn to good old-fashioned books. Whether it’s on equipment, fundamentals,…
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Recently, New York Film Academy-Los Angeles created a Cyanotype workshop for alumni at NYFA instructor Andrew Hall’s darkroom in downtown Los Angeles. Cyanotype is one of the oldest photographic processes…
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Few could have expected the # sign, previously called pound or number sign and only recognized on a phone, would become an important part of social media. Hashtags are used…
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