Photo Inspiration

Harry Callahan, a prominent American photographer, excelled in street photography and landscapes as part of the modernist movement. His photography focused on capturing the beauty in everyday life, exploring light, shadow, and form while emphasizing the relationship between people and their environment, showcasing a profound connection to the world around him. Callahan’s innovative photography techniques included experimenting with multiple exposure, cropping, and close-ups to craft compelling compositions. He skilfully manipulated light and shadow to infuse depth and emotion into his images, enabling him to convey his distinct vision and perspective through his photographs.

 

Background

Harry Callahan attended Michigan State College (now Michigan State University) and studied engineering before discovering his passion for photography. He became famous in the mid-20th century for his unique approach to photography, capturing everyday life in a remarkable way. Callahan’s work gained recognition for its innovative techniques and profound artistic vision, establishing him as a significant figure in the world of photography.​

My Summer Photography

 

 

 

 

•Karl Blissfield born in 1869 and died in 1932. Photographed plants in closeup and trained as a sculptor but was only very interested in plants and a keen amateur botanist and used photography as a teaching tool to demonstrate the differences in botanical forms. 

•He developed cameras which allowed him to photograph both plants and the texture of their surfaces in unprecedented details.

•He first published black and white photography images In unformed der kunst (1929), which translates as artforms in nature, after an exhibition of his work at Berlins Gallery Nierendorf. 

•His images are unique in the portrayal of plants although a number of people have sought to emulate him. He focuses in particular on the form and structure of plants.