in memory of Francesca
Francesca Woodman's work offers more than meets the eye, with her struggles with mental health profoundly shaping her art before tragically ending her life.
As a young artist turning the lens on herself, she captured a level of rawness and vulnerability that has cemented her status as a photographic icon.
Keep reading to learn more about Francesca’s life and work.
an appreciation of Stieglitz
In this post I dig down to the artistic roots of the medium and offer the man considered to be the father of modern photography, Alfred Stieglitz.
Read on to discover how Stieglitz promoted photography as an true art form and brought the works from aspiring new artists such as Picasso to the attention of the American public.
influencers - Chris Killip
Many of us feel a deep sentiment as we gaze upon images of past worlds that have now slipped away from us.
Read on to explore the work of a photographer dedicated to preserving the nostalgia of a fading era and discover the potential value our own work may hold for future generations.
influencers - Paul Harrison
Street photographers thrive off the connections between subjects and their surroundings.
Read on to discover how one artist has taken this principle indoors and elevated it to an intriguing level.
influencers - Eric Mencher
Street photography can be daunting to those wishing to record the lives of an unsuspecting public.
Read on to meet an award-winning photographer who greatly simplifies the process with astounding results.
influencers - Arthur Meyerson
Arthur Meyerson is recognized as one of America’s finest color photographers. But above all else it is his eye for a photograph and the ease at which he seems to create art that acts as inspiration for self-improvement
Read on to find out more about Arthur and sample his intriguing work.
influencers - Gotfried Roemer
Few artists present an essence of the human form as beautifully as Gotfried Roemer.
Read on to discover the artist and view a sample of his work
influencers - Cole Thompson
They say a picture paints a thousand words. Well, the words that tell the story of the evolution of Cole Thompson from imitator to artist in his own right are words that truly resonate with me.
And as for stories? Be sure not to miss the story behind the featured image - ‘The Angel Gabriel’.
influencers - Teo Crawford
As photographers we strive for a quality of light that provides the best chance of exceptional results.
Here I’d like to introduce a photographer that dares to go against the norm, seeking out flat and uninspiring lighting, whilst creating deep and atmospheric results.
influencers - Jim Kasson
Photographers can go to great lengths to create their own distinct style. One artist takes this goal to the extreme, capturing his subjects using long exposures from a moving car.
Read on to discover the work of such an innovative artist - Jum Kasson.
influencers - Alexey Titarenko
It is only after revisiting the work of Alexey Titarenko that I realize how much his haunting images have influenced my own vision.
Read more to discover Titarenko the artist and view samples of his wonderful work.
influencers - Erik Malm
The ability to capture multiple subject elements within a single exposure may be beyond practical comprehension. Through perfected techniques Erik Malm not only accomplishes this challenge but creates stunning work in the process.
Check out an insight into Erik and a sample of his incredible work.
influencers - Chris Friel
How can a color-blind painter transition into becoming an innovative and award-winning ICM photographer?
Read on to discover the vision of Chris Friel that inspires so many.
influencers - Pep Ventosa
Have you ever come across a photograph that makes you exclaim and wonder ‘Wow, who created that, and how???’
Read on to find out how the discovery of Pep Ventosa has influenced my own direction over the past years.
influencers
So many artists have inspired and had a lasting influence on my work, many of which are not household names
The ‘influencer’ series of blogs places a spotlight on those whose have conspired to form the artist I am today, and whose influence continues to direct my thoughts.